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View article: First reported robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy using the Hugo™ RAS system: feasibility and safety
First reported robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy using the Hugo™ RAS system: feasibility and safety Open
Background: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) is among the most demanding operations in HPB surgery. Early diagnosis and meticulous perioperative optimization, combined with recent technical advances, especially robotic platforms…
View article: Domain-specific epistemological beliefs’ expression in initial teacher education: A systematic review
Domain-specific epistemological beliefs’ expression in initial teacher education: A systematic review Open
This systematic review examines how preservice teachers’ (PSTs) domain-specific epistemological beliefs (EB) are studied and understood within initial teacher education (ITE) with attention to theoretical, contextual, and methodological as…
View article: Exploring the interplay between long-term planned goals and short-term plan implementation in coaching a youth male soccer team: A qualitative case study
Exploring the interplay between long-term planned goals and short-term plan implementation in coaching a youth male soccer team: A qualitative case study Open
In soccer, planning should be based on long-term goals but is typically highly dictated by each week's game. Planning unfolds through the constant interplay between long-term goals and short-term constraints, making it one of the biggest c…
View article: Portuguese Validation of the Youth Sport Environment Questionnaire (YSEQ) for the Physical Education Context
Portuguese Validation of the Youth Sport Environment Questionnaire (YSEQ) for the Physical Education Context Open
Group cohesion is a prominent feature of sport involvement and small group work. Despite long-standing research interest and varied conceptualizations across fields, studies have primarily focused on sports. Research in educational context…
View article: “The Game Changers”: How Equity-Driven Pedagogical Scaffolding Reduces Participation Disparities in Physical Education
“The Game Changers”: How Equity-Driven Pedagogical Scaffolding Reduces Participation Disparities in Physical Education Open
Achieving gender equity and social inclusiveness remains a key priority in education. In the context of Physical Education (PE), fostering inclusive practices is critical to ensuring all students, regardless of gender, ability, or social s…
View article: “It’s Good to Have a Voice”: What Do Students Think about the Impact of a Flexible Curricular Implementation of Student-Centered Pedagogies on Their Own Learning Experiences?
“It’s Good to Have a Voice”: What Do Students Think about the Impact of a Flexible Curricular Implementation of Student-Centered Pedagogies on Their Own Learning Experiences? Open
While there is extensive evidence that student-centered pedagogies (SCPs) develop multidimensional (motor, cognitive, social) outcomes in students, the coalesced use of some of the core pedagogies of student-centered models (SCMs) can faci…
View article: The Social Motivational Orientations in Sport Scale (SMOSS): Validation for Portuguese Physical Education Students
The Social Motivational Orientations in Sport Scale (SMOSS): Validation for Portuguese Physical Education Students Open
Social goals are increasingly seen as motivational factors for youth sports participation and can strongly motivate participation and engagement, not only in structured sports contexts but also in physical education (PE), given the opportu…
View article: Unveiling Players’ Perceptions of Mother- and Father-Initiated Motivational Climates and Fear of Failure in Youth Male Team Sports
Unveiling Players’ Perceptions of Mother- and Father-Initiated Motivational Climates and Fear of Failure in Youth Male Team Sports Open
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived mother- and father-initiated motivational climates and players’ fear of failure in youth male team sports. A sample of 336 youth male players from five team sports (ba…
View article: ‘No One Is Left Behind?’: A Mixed-Methods Case Study of Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education Teacher Education
‘No One Is Left Behind?’: A Mixed-Methods Case Study of Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education Teacher Education Open
Equity and inclusion are requisites of high-quality Physical Education (PE). However, there is a substantial gap in understanding PE Teacher Education’s (PETE) effectiveness in preparing Preservice Teachers (PSTs) to implement equity-drive…
View article: Perforated duodenal ulcer after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: an unusual complication
Perforated duodenal ulcer after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: an unusual complication Open
Summary Bariatric surgery is increasingly being accepted as a viable treatment for managing the growing obesity epidemic. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is one of the most commonly performed procedures. Perforated duodenal ulcer following…
View article: Validity and reliability of My Jump 2<sup>®</sup> app to measure the vertical jump on elite women beach volleyball players
Validity and reliability of My Jump 2<sup>®</sup> app to measure the vertical jump on elite women beach volleyball players Open
Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the My Jump 2 ® app in measuring jump height, flight time, and peak power among elite women beach volleyball players on sand surfaces. Methods Eleven elite female …
View article: O impacto da experiência profissional de treinadores de ginástica no tipo de abordagens pedagógicas aplicadas no treino: Uma análise crítica e exploratória
O impacto da experiência profissional de treinadores de ginástica no tipo de abordagens pedagógicas aplicadas no treino: Uma análise crítica e exploratória Open
View article: Determinant factors of attack efficacy in high-levelmen’s volleyball
Determinant factors of attack efficacy in high-levelmen’s volleyball Open
This study aimed to identify determinant factors of attack efficacy considering the effects of reception, attack tempo, attack performance, setting type and attack type. Firstly, 19,454 offensive actions of complex I of the Brazilian Volle…
View article: O treinador-adjunto no alto rendimento desportivo: De “operário” a “construtor”: Estudo de caso na seleção sénior Portuguesa de futsal
O treinador-adjunto no alto rendimento desportivo: De “operário” a “construtor”: Estudo de caso na seleção sénior Portuguesa de futsal Open
View article: O apoio dos amigos na participação desportiva do atleta: Uma revisão sistemática da literatura
O apoio dos amigos na participação desportiva do atleta: Uma revisão sistemática da literatura Open
View article: Diving into Real-World Practicum in Physical Education: Deconstructing and Re-Signifying Pre-Service Teachers’ Reflections
Diving into Real-World Practicum in Physical Education: Deconstructing and Re-Signifying Pre-Service Teachers’ Reflections Open
Reflection is crucial for aspiring teachers, yet many pre-service teachers (PSTs) struggle to grasp its true meaning. This study explores how PSTs deconstruct their initial reflections and re-signify their understanding based on challenges…
View article: How can tailored questions foster reflection in preservice teachers? A year-long action research study
How can tailored questions foster reflection in preservice teachers? A year-long action research study Open
This year-long action research (AR) study, conducted in the context of a physical education teacher education (PETE) program in Portugal, explored how critical reflection among preservice teachers (PSTs) developed in response to tailored q…
View article: The Head Coach as a Coach Developer: A Coach Education Case Study inside a World Champion Futsal Team
The Head Coach as a Coach Developer: A Coach Education Case Study inside a World Champion Futsal Team Open
As teacher education, coach education is also a continuous and unfinished path by nature. This study explored how the head-coach (HC) of a world champion futsal team worked as a coach developer of their assistant-coaches (AC). Specifically…
View article: Nurturing the Temporal Dynamic of Reflection Among Pre-Service Teachers: the Contribution of Peer Observation and Written Reflection
Nurturing the Temporal Dynamic of Reflection Among Pre-Service Teachers: the Contribution of Peer Observation and Written Reflection Open
This study aimed to examine how peer observation and written reflection could led Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) in improving the temporal dynamics of their reflection during the Physical Education practicum. Given its dynamic and collaborati…
View article: Status of Match Analysis Research in Indoor and Beach Volleyball: A bibliometric analysis
Status of Match Analysis Research in Indoor and Beach Volleyball: A bibliometric analysis Open
Over the last decade, the growth of match analysis in indoor and beach volleyball indicates the relevance of the subject to provide a structured and up-to-date picture of the state of the art. The purpose of this article was to present a b…
View article: Treinadores de futsal brasileiros de elite
Treinadores de futsal brasileiros de elite Open
A relevância do futsal brasileiro no cenário mundial é reconhecida pela sua prática massiva e conquistas internacionais. Neste contexto, compreender aspectos envoltos de uma função relevante, a de treinador, torna-se fundamental. O objetiv…
View article: We Have Unrealistic Beliefs Until We Deconstruct Our Thinking: The Relationship Between Reflection and Epistemological Beliefs in Teacher Education Programs
We Have Unrealistic Beliefs Until We Deconstruct Our Thinking: The Relationship Between Reflection and Epistemological Beliefs in Teacher Education Programs Open
Preservice teachers (PTs) can develop a deeper understanding of their epistemological beliefs (EB) when enrolled in a curriculum that provides opportunities for reflection. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between PTs' r…
View article: Portuguese research on physical education and sport didactics—a critical discussion
Portuguese research on physical education and sport didactics—a critical discussion Open
This article presents a discussion of research in Physical Education and Sport Didactics in Portugal. It starts by situating it from an historical perspective, placing the 1980s as the beginning era, mainly based on the studies provided by…
View article: Multi-System Influences on Physical Education Preservice Teachers’ Teaching Practice in Pandemic Times
Multi-System Influences on Physical Education Preservice Teachers’ Teaching Practice in Pandemic Times Open
Teacher training programmes and physical education activities were strikingly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, this study attempted to uncover (i) the systems factors that influenced the teaching practice of 28 preservice t…
View article: To Sample or to Specialise? Sport Participation Patterns of Youth Team Sport Male Players
To Sample or to Specialise? Sport Participation Patterns of Youth Team Sport Male Players Open
This study characterised the sport participation patterns of 546 male youth team sport players. A retrospective questionnaire was used to identify the sport starting age (general sports and main sport) and the quantity and type of sports u…
View article: Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome: The Result of Cobicistat and Glucocorticoid Interaction in an HIV Patient After Bariatric Surgery
Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome: The Result of Cobicistat and Glucocorticoid Interaction in an HIV Patient After Bariatric Surgery Open
View article: Educação física e equidade: Uma relação de compromisso inadiável
Educação física e equidade: Uma relação de compromisso inadiável Open
View article: A step forward on the journey of pre-service teachers becoming reflective practitioners
A step forward on the journey of pre-service teachers becoming reflective practitioners Open
View article: Activity profile of training and matches activities of women’s beach volleyball players: A case study of a world top-level team
Activity profile of training and matches activities of women’s beach volleyball players: A case study of a world top-level team Open
Objective: To compare the physical demands among training and match activities in women beach volleyball players. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: World top-level beach volleyball team. Patients or Other Participants: One defender (…
View article: How competitive performance data can inform the training process? An action-research study based on the constraint-led approach
How competitive performance data can inform the training process? An action-research study based on the constraint-led approach Open
By implementing an insider action-research (AR) design throughout a competitive volleyball season, this study sought to examine qualitatively how competitive data, extracted from match analysis, may support the development of a coaching in…