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Physical fitness among elite female football and handball players Open

Mima Stanković, Stefan Đorđević, Doroteja Rančić, Maša Antonijević, Borko Katanić , et al. · 2025

This study examined the differences in physical fitness between elite female football and handball players competing at the highest level. A total of 38 athletes participated, divided into two groups: football players (N = 20) and handball…

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Impact of Duration on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Health, and Aerobic Capacity in Adolescent Women Open

Mima Stanković, Ilma Čaprić, Luka Pezelj, Emir Biševac, Raid Mekić , et al. · 2025

Background: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a time-efficient approach that has been recognized to enhance cardiometabolic health and aerobic capacity in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of va…

Associations Between Jump Performance, Speed, and COD Abilities in Young Elite Volleyball Players Open

Katarina Nejić, Mima Stanković, Doroteja Rančić, Igor Jelaska, Luka Pezelj , et al. · 2025

Physics Political science

This study examined the relationships between lower-body power, linear speed, and change of direction (COD) speed in young elite volleyball players. A sample of participants (N = 36) consisting of elite male volleyball players (age: 15.44 …

Developing Ergonomic Practices on Board Ships: A Pilot Study Based on a Multiple Regression Approach Open

Dario Medić, Dario Medić, Nikola Krstinić, Igor Jelaska · 2025

Engineering

The aim of this study is to quantify the impact of selected factors on seafarers’ satisfaction with ergonomics in the work environment. A sample of N=45 experienced seafarers were asked to complete a validated and reliable questionnaire to…

Effects of Different Types of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Physical Performance in Female Basketball Players—A Systematic Review Open

Ilma Čaprić, Mima Stanković, Ivana Bojić, Borko Katanić, Igor Jelaska , et al. · 2025

Medicine History

The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on physical performance and body composition in female basketball players. The review followed PRISMA guidelines, and the protocol was …

Statistical Approach to Research on the Relationship Between Kp/Dst Geomagnetic Indices and Total GPS Position Error Open

Mario Bakota, Igor Jelaska, Serđo Kos, David Brčić · 2025

Geology Computer science Physics

This study examines the impact of geomagnetic disturbances quantified by the Kp and Dst indices on the accuracy of single-frequency GPS positioning across mid-latitudes and the equatorial zone, with a focus on temporal and spatial position…

Does the Teaching Strategy Affect Understanding the Concept of the Balance of Nature? Open

Mila Bulić, Igor Jelaska, Ines Blažević · 2025

Psychology

Understanding and sharing knowledge about the balance of nature in living communities is essential for the survival of humanity. In the research, we wanted to examine whether teaching strategy affects the conceptual understanding of the ba…

Obesity of Preschool Children and Parents' Socioeconomic Status Open

Dušan Petrović, Dušan Nikolić, Igor Jelaska, Aleksandra Janković, Stevan Stamenković , et al. · 2025

Psychology Medicine Sociology

Obesity in preschool children is on the rise. There is evidence that childhood obesity is higher among children with low-income parents and that the family plays a significant role in shaping children's eating behavior. The aim of this res…

Playing position as a predictor of strength and endurance among U-19 soccer players Open

Frane Žuvela, Luka Čikotić, Igor Jelaska · 2025

Psychology Medicine Engineering

Purpose: The main goal of this research was to determine differences in strength and endurance between attack, midfield, and defense lines in young soccer players. Methods: A sample of 38 U-19 soccer players (N1= 13 attack, N2= 14 midfield…

Biology Teachers - Educators of Basic Resuscitation Procedures in Schools Open

Mila Bulić, Julije Meštrović, Ivan Brdar, Tatjana Čatipović, Helena Milas , et al. · 2024

Biology Psychology Medicine

The aim was to examine the effectiveness of the education of elementary school students, conducted by teachers trained by physicians, in learning and applying basic resuscitation procedures (cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR) and the rete…

Corrigendum: The effects of preventive aerobics mix on body composition in healthy adult women Open

Omer Špirtović, Ilma Čaprić, Mima Stanković, Dušan Đorđević, Benin Murić , et al. · 2024

Medicine Philosophy

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Proprioceptive training methods (PTM) in female soccer players – a systematic review Open

Mima Stanković, Ilma Čaprić, Borko Katanić, Omer Špirtović, Džejla Maljanović , et al. · 2024

Psychology Medicine Mathematics

Background Although previous studies have reported that proprioceptive training methods (PTM) have positive effects, there is a relatively small number of studies regarding the impact of PTM in women’s soccer. Therefore, there is a need to…

The Association of Sagittal Spinal Posture among Elementary School Pupils with Sex and Grade Open

Stefan Đorđević, Mima Stanković, Bojan Jorgić, Saša Milenković, Semrija Smailović , et al. · 2024

Psychology Medicine

The objective of this research was to analyze and elucidate the sagittal spinal posture status in older elementary school children, considering their gender and grade differences. The study involved 484 school children (252 males and 232 f…

Low Contrast Challenge and Limitations of Thermal Drones in Maritime Search and Rescue—Pilot Study Open

Dario Medić, Mario Bakota, Igor Jelaska, Pero Škorput · 2024

Computer science Engineering Medicine

This paper analyses the efficiency of thermal infrared (TIR) systems during night search operations under specific weather conditions, with a focus on determining the maximum operating altitude of the drone. The drone used in the research …

Tennis performance priorities for all-court player using the Analytic Hierarchy Process method Open

Nikša Đurović, Mladen Hraste, Igor Jelaska · 2024

Computer science Mathematics

Purpose: Above all, a wealth of research into the game of tennis has failed to provide an answer to the question of how to measure the overall performance of a top tennis player under competitive conditions. The aim of this study was to in…

Proprioceptive Training Methods (PTM) in Female Soccer Players – A Systematic Review Open

Mima Stanković, Ilma Čaprić, Borko Katanić, Omer Špirtović, Džejla Maljanović , et al. · 2023

Psychology Medicine Geography

Background Although previous studies have reported that proprioceptive training methods (PTM) have positive effects, there are a relatively small number of studies on the impact of PTM in women's soccer, and there is a need to systematize …

Cardiovascular Fitness in Normal Weight and Obese Children and Adolescents - A Systematic Review of Studies Published After 2000s Open

Ilma Čaprić, Mima Stanković, Omer Špirtović, Mejra Corovic, Dino Mujanovic , et al. · 2023

Medicine Psychology

The primary aim was to gather available data published after the 2000s, on cardiovascular fitness in normal weight and obese children and adolescents. Based on the data, the secondary aims were to identify the most used outcomes and to det…

Speed and Agility Training in Female Soccer Players - A Systematic Review Open

Mima Stanković, Dusan Djordjevic, Borko Katanić, Anja Petrovic, Igor Jelaska , et al. · 2023

Psychology Medicine Political science

Female soccer players performs between 1350-1650 activity changes, along with jumping, accelerating and decelerating. The ability to repeat these actions identically in competition are essential for success in female soccer. Hence, the stu…

Differences in Technical and Tactical Efficiency between Winning and Defeated Water Polo Teams: A Comparative Analysis Open

Mladen Hraste, Karlo Antonio Bulić, Igor Jelaska · 2023

Computer science Engineering Mathematics

Notation analysis is basically the gathering and analyzing of information that has been gained from observing performance in a competitive situation. The aim of this paper was to determine and explain the results and differences in technic…

The effects of preventive aerobics mix on body composition in healthy adult women Open

Omer Špirtović, Ilma Čaprić, Mima Stanković, Dušan Đorđević, Benin Murić , et al. · 2023

Medicine

The aim of this research was to determine the influence of a 12-week program of aerobics mix on the parameters of body composition in healthy adult women. The research has been performed in a sample of 64 women participants, and it is divi…

Relationship between Body Composition and Specific Motor Abilities According to Position in Elite Female Soccer Players Open

Mima Stanković, Ilma Čaprić, Dušan Đorđević, Stefan Đorđević, Adem Preljević , et al. · 2023

Psychology Medicine Philosophy

Contemporary top-division soccer is characterized by high-intensity activity throughout the entire match, which also requires high levels of a wide range of the players’ functional and motor abilities. Furthermore, motor and functional req…

Technical elements on the rings in men's artistic gymnastics—a systematic review Open

Dušan Đorđević, Miloš Paunović, Saša Veličković, Petar Veličković, Mima Stanković , et al. · 2023

Psychology Computer science Medicine

Although rings can move freely in all possible directions, by which they differ from all other apparatuses, physical performance at highest level is essetial in men’s artistic gymnastics to fulfill the exercise’s technical requirements in …

Analysis of expert’s opinion of optimal beginning age for learning technical skills in water polo Open

Mladen Hraste, Igor Jelaska, Cain C. T. Clark · 2023

Computer science Psychology Engineering

Purpose: Optimizing the training process of young water polo players according to children's developmental characteristics and didactic principles is of pivotal importance; however, there is a lack of research in the area. Therefore, we so…

Design and Validation of a New Tennis-Specific Reactive Agility Test—A Pilot Study Open

Goran Munivrana, Igor Jelaska, Mario Tomljanović · 2022

Computer science Psychology Engineering

Agility is an important ability for tennis players, but there is an evident lack of studies focusing on the applicability of tennis-specific agility tests that capture a combination of the physical and cognitive agility performance. Theref…

Testing dynamic balance in youth female volleyball players: development, reliability and usefulness Open

Karla Dolo, Zoran Grgantov, Igor Jelaska · 2022

Medicine Engineering Art

Purpose. The aim of this research was to develop a dynamic balance test and examine its reliability by comparing first trial results with the average and best ones from multiple attempts. Methods. Overall, 32 volleyball players (aged 11.3 …

Adriatic Sea Hub Ports Feeder Service Optimization Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods Open

Dario Medić, Srećko Krile, Igor Jelaska, Rino Bošnjak · 2021

Computer science Engineering Business

From a scientific viewpoint, as well as from the perspective of navigation practice, it is clear that the Adriatic Sea feeder service is relatively underdeveloped. Hence, the objective of this study is to suggest a model for selecting the …

Choreography Strategies in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Floor Routines across Five Olympic Games Open

Sunčica Delaš Kalinski, Ana Kezić, Igor Jelaska · 2021

Art Computer science

Routine compositions are an indicator of an exercising trend in a particular Olympic cycle in artistic gymnastics. The pri- mary aim of the current study was to identify which acrobatic and dance elements significantly influence specific s…

Impact of Time-Outs on Efficiency of Man-Up in Water Polo: An Analysis of the Differences between the Three Levels of Water Polo Players Open

Mladen Hraste, Igor Jelaska, Cain C. T. Clark · 2020

Environmental science Medicine

In water polo, time-outs last one minute and only a team in possession of the ball can request one; although there are diverse opinions whether a time-out is advantageous for the team in possession.The aims of this study were, firstly, to …

Analysis of Pollution Related Deficiencies Identified through PSC Inspections for the Period 2014–2018 Open

Helena Ukić Boljat, Merica Slišković, Igor Jelaska, Anita Gudelj, Gorana Jelić Mrčelić · 2020

Engineering Environmental science Computer science

The aim of this paper is to analyze the available data on recorded ship deficiencies during ship inspections which are related to pollution prevention. The purpose of these inspections regulated under the different Port State Control (PSC)…

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