Academic Articles & Research Papers

An analysis of school physical activity in adolescent girls [Analýza školní pohybové aktivity adolescentních dívek]

BACKGROUND: It has been well evidenced that physical activity (PA) has a positive effect on human health. It is very likely that a physically active child will grow up to be a physically active adult. Growing older, there is evidence of dec...

The Relationship between Exercise and Salivary Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review

Salivary content has been reported as a potential biomarker for oxidative stress assessments especially in context of exercise-induced oxidative stress. This systematic review following PRISMA guidelines aimed to evaluate the effects of phy...

Culture, emotion, and cognition: Understanding the psychological dynamics of Chinese sports with emotional regulation skills and cognitive reappraisal

This study illuminates the complex relationship between cultural orientation towards collectivism, emotional regulation skills, cognitive reappraisal ability, sports engagement, perceived coach support, and sports self-efficacy in Chinese a...

Floristic diversity and structural parameters on the forest tree population in the Luki biosphere reserve, Democratic Republic of Congo

Tropical rainforests play an important role in the global Eco-climatic balance and its sustainable management is a major concern that has attracted the attention of researchers. The Luki biosphere reserve, while under a status of protected ...

When spectators feel ashamed: vicarious shame and behavioral responses to in-group misconduct

IntroductionIn the context of sport spectatorship, spectators may experience feelings of vicarious shame when witnessing their in-group members' misconduct, which can significantly impact their behavioral responses. Despite growing interest...

Conceptual assessment tool for advanced undergraduate electrodynamics

As part of ongoing investigations into student learning in advanced undergraduate courses, we have developed a conceptual assessment tool for upper-division electrodynamics (E&M II): the Colorado UppeR-division ElectrodyNamics Test (CURrENT...

El trabajador universitario: entre el malestar y la lucha Professors: between discomfort and fight

Las modificaciones en el mundo del trabajo producidas por la crisis de acumulación capitalista han transformado así mismo las condiciones de desarrollo de la labor docente. En un mundo cada vez más complejo y competitivo, la institución uni...

Enhancing dental trauma management: insights into physical education graduates’ knowledge and performance

Abstract Introduction Injuries sustained during physical activities are a common concern among athletes, with dental trauma representing a significant yet often under-addressed component. Timely and appropriate intervention is critical to s...

تأثير برنامج تأهيلي بإستخدام الوسط المائي على بعض المتغيرات البدنية والفسيولوجية لدى اﻷطفال المصابين بالشلل الدماغي

يهدف البحث الى محاولة التعرف علي "تأثير برنامج تأهيلى بإستخدام الوسط المائي على بعض المتغيرات البدنية والفسيولوجية لدى الأطفال المصابين بالشلل الدماغي" وقد استخدمت الباحثة المنهج التجريبي لمجموعة تجريبية واحدة بإستخدام التصميم التجريبي (الق...

Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Vaccination Practices Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Among Mainland Chinese Nursing Students and Interns: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Zhuzhu Qin,1,* Xinxin Ye,2,* Huanju Liu,3 Yining Tao,4 Xutong Zheng,1 Yanxia Zhong,5 Danfeng Chen,1 Wan Ye,6 Chenju Zhan7 1School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; 2Department of S...

Effectiveness of guided group work in graduate level quantum mechanics

We investigate the effects of guided group work sessions on graduate student performance on a quantum mechanics assessment. Data from a single large Midwestern university were taken over a five-year period, during which guided group work se...

Assessment of Quality of Life and Social Correlates among Drug Sensitive and Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis Patients

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) has significant health, social, psychological, and economic impacts on patients. This study aimed to assess and compare quality of life (QOL) among multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB patients and drug-sensitive TB pa...

Effects of Interval Training Under Hypoxia on Hematological Parameters, Hemodynamic Function, and Endurance Exercise Performance in Amateur Female Runners in Korea

Interval training under hypoxia (IHT) is commonly used to enhance endurance exercise performance. However, previous studies examining hematologic changes related to the immune system that affect health and conditioning are lacking. This stu...

Application of Instrumented Paddles in Measuring On-Water Kinetics of Front and Back Paddlers in K2 Sprint Kayaking Crews of Various Ability Levels

This study used instrumented paddles to obtain on-water kinetic variables of two-seater (K2) crews during sprint kayaking. A total of 74 male kayakers of various ability levels (national team: 9, recreational club: 38, school team: 27) comp...

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem: Relevant Variables in the Life Satisfaction of Teachers

Over the last two decades, the number of people who practice activities in the natural environment has increased and the demand for teachers for these activities has grown. It is necessary to analyze the impact of different psychosocial and...

Evidências de Validade baseada na Estrutura Interna do Inventário de Comportamentos do Jeitinho (ICJ)

RESUMO A necessidade de mensuração de comportamentos relacionados ao jeitinho brasileiro se tornou emergente e enfoque de diversos estudos. Neste estudo, objetivou-se obter evidências da qualidade psicométrica do Inventário de Comportamento...

Zbliżenia. O niewidzialnych więziach społecznych między żywymi a umarłymi

Il "IV pilastro" della formazione psicoanalitica: ipotesi su timing e obiettivi delle attività

Nell'articolo vengono affrontati i punti critici relativi alla possibilità/necessità di introdurre una formazione sui gruppi, ampliando la formazione psicoanalitica sia riguardo i processi gruppali da un lato, sia per quanto riguarda le fun...

Is health-related quality of life the same for elderly polish migrants, Turkish migrants and German natives? Testing the reliability and construct validity of the Sf-36 health survey in a cross-cultural comparison

Objective: The Sf-36 is the most widely used instrument to measure health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with the most convincing evidence of both internal consistency and test–retest reliability. In addition, it is appropriate for use amo...

From Mental Health Crisis to Existential Human Suffering: The Role of Self-Transcendence in Contemporary Mindfulness

Our paper addresses the so-called college mental health crisis and the adoption of the strategy of mindfulness-based interventions. We offer a critique of their underlying medical–therapeutic paradigm by engaging the notion of self-transcen...