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View article: The effect of a combined exercise program on different surfaces on gastrocnemius muscle activation in young athletes
The effect of a combined exercise program on different surfaces on gastrocnemius muscle activation in young athletes Open
Aim The aim of this study was to examine the effect of an exercise program (consisting of agility, balance, and coordination exercises) on the gastrocnemius muscle activation in young athletes on two different surfaces, sand (sea sand) and…
View article: Students’ mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
Students’ mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown Open
Background and Study Aim. The Covid-19 pandemic lockdown had wide-ranging consequences and disrupted many aspects of students’ daily lives. One of the most affected areas was mental health, as students lost the opportunity to study in dire…
View article: Sex-Specific Associations Between 2D:4D Digit Ratio and Physical Fitness in Prepubertal Children: Evidence from Standardized Agility, Strength, and Endurance Assessments
Sex-Specific Associations Between 2D:4D Digit Ratio and Physical Fitness in Prepubertal Children: Evidence from Standardized Agility, Strength, and Endurance Assessments Open
Background: The second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) serves as a non-invasive proxy for prenatal androgen exposure. While its relationship with adult athletic ability is well documented, evidence for its association with childhood physical…
View article: Machine Learning-Based Validation of LDHC and SLC35G2 Methylation as Epigenetic Biomarkers for Food Allergy
Machine Learning-Based Validation of LDHC and SLC35G2 Methylation as Epigenetic Biomarkers for Food Allergy Open
Background: Food allergies represent a growing global health concern, yet the current diagnostic methods often fail to distinguish between true allergies and food sensitivities, leading to misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment. Epigenetic …
View article: Comparison and Analysis of Body Composition of MMA Fighters and Powerlifting Athletes
Comparison and Analysis of Body Composition of MMA Fighters and Powerlifting Athletes Open
Background: Mixed martial arts (MMA) is becoming increasingly popular and is developing dynamically in terms of training methods and number of participants involved, while weightlifting, powerlifting, and other kinds of strength discipline…
View article: The Relationship Between Smartphone and Game Addiction, Leisure Time Management, and the Enjoyment of Physical Activity: A Comparison of Regression Analysis and Machine Learning Models.
The Relationship Between Smartphone and Game Addiction, Leisure Time Management, and the Enjoyment of Physical Activity: A Comparison of Regression Analysis and Machine Learning Models. Open
Background/Objectives: Smartphone addiction (SA) and gaming addiction (GA) have become risk factors for individuals of all ages in recent years. Especially during adolescence, it has become very difficult for parents to control this situat…
View article: Can polycythaemia vera disease be predicted from haematologic parameters? A machine learning-based study
Can polycythaemia vera disease be predicted from haematologic parameters? A machine learning-based study Open
Aims The aim of this research is to diagnose polycythaemia vera (PV) disease using different machine learning (ML) algorithms with complete blood count (CBC) parameters before further investigations such as Janus kinase 2 ( JAK2 ), erythro…
View article: Isokinetic knee strength as a predictor of cardiorespiratory responses during loaded aerobic capacity test in elite athletes
Isokinetic knee strength as a predictor of cardiorespiratory responses during loaded aerobic capacity test in elite athletes Open
This study aimed to investigate the predictive capacity of knee isokinetic strength parameters on cardiorespiratory responses during aerobic capacity test (ACT). It provides novel insights into the interplay between muscular strength and c…
View article: Immediate effect of exercise and music on attention among school-age youth: A comprehensive experimental study
Immediate effect of exercise and music on attention among school-age youth: A comprehensive experimental study Open
Background/objectives: Low attention level, especially in school-age children in preadolescence and adolescence, affects educational activities. The effects of different types of music and exercise on attention level have been an important…
View article: Effects of verbal coach encouragement during large-sided games on selected physical, psychological and technical performance variables in women’s soccer
Effects of verbal coach encouragement during large-sided games on selected physical, psychological and technical performance variables in women’s soccer Open
Purpose The study aimed to reveal the effects of verbal encouragement during large-sided games on physical, psychological, and technical performance among female soccer players. Methods Thirty-two female soccer players participated and wer…
View article: Investigating the Impact of Body Composition Analysis on Quality of Life and Anxiety–Depression in Adult Males with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Investigating the Impact of Body Composition Analysis on Quality of Life and Anxiety–Depression in Adult Males with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Open
Background/Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder characterized by systemic manifestations, including altered body composition, reduced quality of life, and psychological distress. De…
View article: Can Referee Psychological Factors Predict Performance? A Machine Learning Approach to Basketball Classification Referees
Can Referee Psychological Factors Predict Performance? A Machine Learning Approach to Basketball Classification Referees Open
Referees are important in ensuring justice, continuity, and integrity in sporting events, with their performance shaped by both technical and physical skills as well as psychological characteristics. This research examines how self-efficac…
View article: Relationship between mental endurance, mental training, and emotional intelligence in elite athletes
Relationship between mental endurance, mental training, and emotional intelligence in elite athletes Open
Physical strength alone is not enough in today’s sports’ society, where athletes’ performance is geared around winning; the body’s demand for mental training is growing every day. The aim of this study is to examine the mental endurance, m…
View article: Effect of Intensive Face Yoga on Facial Muscles Tonus, Stiffness, and Elasticity in Middle-Aged Women: A Pre-Experimental Clinical Trial
Effect of Intensive Face Yoga on Facial Muscles Tonus, Stiffness, and Elasticity in Middle-Aged Women: A Pre-Experimental Clinical Trial Open
Background and Objectives: The effects of face yoga, which continues to be popular as an anti-aging technique, on facial muscles in relation to aging represent an area of interest. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 w…
View article: Enhancing Pulmonary Function in Children with a 4-week Yoga Exercise Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Enhancing Pulmonary Function in Children with a 4-week Yoga Exercise Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Yoga is a widely recognized form of aerobic exercise that has gained significant popularity in recent years, with well-documented positive effects on respiratory functions. However, there is a limited body of research investiga…
View article: Impact of video modeling training with verbal encouragement on the technical performance and mental toughness of novice karate athletes: an experimental study at Jakarta state university
Impact of video modeling training with verbal encouragement on the technical performance and mental toughness of novice karate athletes: an experimental study at Jakarta state university Open
This study aims to analyze the effect of video modeling training (VMT)+verbal encouragement (VE) towards the enhancement of technical performance (TP), and mental toughness (MT) among novice karate athletes. A true experimental design with…
View article: The Acute Effects of 25- Versus 60-Minute Naps on Agility and Vertical Jump Performance in Elite Youth Soccer Players: The Role of Individual Chronotype
The Acute Effects of 25- Versus 60-Minute Naps on Agility and Vertical Jump Performance in Elite Youth Soccer Players: The Role of Individual Chronotype Open
Introduction: While napping is recognized as an effective strategy for mitigating insufficient sleep and enhancing athletic recovery, limited research exists on its effects on football players’ anaerobic performance, particularly concernin…
View article: Time-of-Day Effects on Post-Activation Potentiation Protocols: Effects of Different Tension Loads on Agility and Vertical Jump Performance in Judokas
Time-of-Day Effects on Post-Activation Potentiation Protocols: Effects of Different Tension Loads on Agility and Vertical Jump Performance in Judokas Open
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different tension loads in post-activation potentiation protocols on agility and vertical jump performance across different times of day in trained judokas, addressi…
View article: The efficacy of Air Alert plyometric training program on enhancing biomotor skills in adolescent basketball players
The efficacy of Air Alert plyometric training program on enhancing biomotor skills in adolescent basketball players Open
Background: Basketball is an important sport that utilizes a variety of biomotor skills. Diverse training programs are employed to enhance the biomotor attributes and elevate the performance levels of basketball players. Plyometric trainin…
View article: Proactive personality and positional competition: exploring the impact on soccer players’ performance and gender differences
Proactive personality and positional competition: exploring the impact on soccer players’ performance and gender differences Open
Proactive personality can be a determinant of positional competition in sports. Moreover, these findings may provide important contributions to the development of talent identification, athlete development programs and coaching strategies …
View article: Differentiated Instruction in Physical Education: Influences on Student Passion, Study Habits and Fitness Levels
Differentiated Instruction in Physical Education: Influences on Student Passion, Study Habits and Fitness Levels Open
Background: Literature has reported that the use of teaching models is becoming more popular in physical education (PE) learning activities increasing in learning activities in physical education (PE). However, research examining the diffe…
View article: Effects of Coach’s Verbal Encouragement During Small-Sided Volleyball Games on Specific Physical Fitness and Technical-Tactical Behavior of Youth Athletes
Effects of Coach’s Verbal Encouragement During Small-Sided Volleyball Games on Specific Physical Fitness and Technical-Tactical Behavior of Youth Athletes Open
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of coach’s verbal encouragement small-sided volleyball games (CVESSVG) towards specific physical performance, and technical-tactical behavior among youth athletes. Methods: There were fort…
View article: Analysis of demographic and anthropometric measurements of individuals with sleep apnea syndrome according to gender
Analysis of demographic and anthropometric measurements of individuals with sleep apnea syndrome according to gender Open
Aim: In order to better understand and diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), which develops as a result of changes in the respiratory pattern during sleep, some morphometric measurements should be made. Our aim in the study is …
View article: Pes Planus Level and Foot Pain Affect Selected Performance Parameters: A Study on Team Sport Athletes
Pes Planus Level and Foot Pain Affect Selected Performance Parameters: A Study on Team Sport Athletes Open
Aims to investigate the relationship between pes planus (PP) with foot pain (FP) and performance in team sport athletes. Correlational research was adopted to reveal the relationship between PP with FP and performance. There were 84 athlet…
View article: Assessment of ipsilateral and contralateral perfusion after contrast compression therapy of upper limb muscles in MMA athletes - a cross-over study
Assessment of ipsilateral and contralateral perfusion after contrast compression therapy of upper limb muscles in MMA athletes - a cross-over study Open
Objective The primary aim of this study was to compare the immediate effect of contrast compression therapy with the use of Game Ready (GRT) on hyperaemic reactions in the upper limb on the application and contralateral sides, specifically…
View article: The impact of the “treasure game” on geometric thinking and post-learning mood in first-grade children
The impact of the “treasure game” on geometric thinking and post-learning mood in first-grade children Open
Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the motor game “Treasure Game” (TG) on first-grade children’s level of geometric thinking and post-learning mood tracking (PLMT). Methods: The study employed 24 first-grade children…
View article: The Effect of Training Experience on Cardiac Morphology in Resistance Exercise Practitioners: A Study on Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Parameters and Left Atrium Mechanical Functions
The Effect of Training Experience on Cardiac Morphology in Resistance Exercise Practitioners: A Study on Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Parameters and Left Atrium Mechanical Functions Open
Background and Objectives: Resistance exercises (REs) are a type of physical activity that individuals from many age groups have been doing recreationally, both as amateurs and professionally, in their daily lives in recent years. It is cr…
View article: Investigation of the Effects of 12 Week Aerobic and Fitness Workouts on Individuals Diagnosed with Scoliosis: A Case Study
Investigation of the Effects of 12 Week Aerobic and Fitness Workouts on Individuals Diagnosed with Scoliosis: A Case Study Open
The study was conducted to examine the effects of aerobic and fitness exercises on scoliosis. A 19-year-old male patient, 1.65 cm tall and weighing 57 kg, with idiopathic S scoliosis was included in the study. The ethics committee report d…
View article: Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Breathing Exercises on Reaction Time
Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Breathing Exercises on Reaction Time Open
Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate and long-term effects of breathing exercises on simple and choice reaction time. Materials and Methods: A total of 31 participants were included in the study…