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Use of the DoctorVox Device for Basic Vocal Exercises Contribution to Performance

Seta Kürkçüoğlu, Nesibe Özgül Turgay, M. Akif Kılıç, M. Güney Özelkan • Konservatoryum (2023)

In this study, a preliminary comparative study was conducted for the first time using the DoctorVox device by instructor–performer participants using two different formant patterns in Turkish and Western music. The participants used the Doc...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.26650/CONS2023-1365545

Optimal exercise type and dose to improve sleep quality in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Zhiyu Xiong, Yuan Yuan, Bopeng Qiu, Yong Yang et al. • BMC Geriatrics (2025)

Abstract Background Sleep quality decreased can result in a major health issue in older people with age. While not all sleep changes are pathological in older people’s life, severe disturbances may lead to depression, cognitive impairments,...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12877-025-06607-z

Acute cognitive effects of interruptions to prolonged sitting with brief standing or physical activity breaks: a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis

Mingnan Zhuang, Mingyue Yin, Zongnan Liu, Ningkun Xiao et al. • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (2026)

Abstract Background Prolonged sitting is strongly associated with impaired cognitive function. Although traditional exercise interventions have been shown to improve cognitive outcomes, their implementation is often limited by practical con...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12966-026-01953-6

Evaluation of joint and muscle function of paediatric upper and lower extremities

Mohamed Afifi, Mohamed Afifi, Muhammad Uba Abdulazeez, Muhammad Uba Abdulazeez et al. • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (2025)

Road traffic crashes are the leading cause of injuries, disabilities, and fatalities for children and young adults. Extremity joint injuries have been identified as one of the contributing factors to chronic disabilities among children in r...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2025.1667865

Clustering of Unhealthy Lifestyle and the Risk of Adverse Events in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

So-Ryoung Lee, Eue-Keun Choi, Eue-Keun Choi, Sang-Hyeon Park et al. • Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine (2022)

BackgroundLittle is known regarding the risk of clinical outcomes depending on the clustering of lifestyle behaviors after atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis. This study evaluated the association between a cluster of healthy lifestyle behav...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.885016

Improvement of the external municipal financial control system in the context of public authority reform

S. M. Mironova, A. I. Mordvintsev, I. A. Eremenko • Правоприменение (2021)

The subject. The implementation of external municipal financial control cannot be called fully competent in Russia. Many practical problems are currently being addressed mainly through the transfer of powers to implement external financial ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.52468/2542-1514.2021.5(1).96-107

Hematological, Enzymatic, and Endocrine Response to Intense Exercise in Lidia Breed Cattle During the Roping Bull Bullfighting Celebration

Julio Sedeño, Salvador Ruiz, Germán Martín, Juan Carlos Gardón • Animals (2025)

The Lidia cattle breed is featured in several traditional popular bullfighting festivals throughout Spain, including the “Toro de Cuerda” event, in which the animals are subjected to intense physical exercise. However, the physiological imp...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/ani15152303

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

Raphael Charchar Campos Alves, Railson Oliveira Ferreira, Deborah Ribeiro Frazão, Yago Gecy de Souza Né et al. • Antioxidants (2022)

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...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081489

Impact of Linear vs. Change-of-Direction HIIT on Aerobic Power in Female Football Players

Besnik Morina, Grgur Višić, Davorin Antonić, Matej Babić et al. • Annals of Applied Sport Science (2025)

Background. Coaches predominantly utilize linear training protocols to enhance the aerobic power of football players. However, there is limited data on the effects of change of direction (COD) protocols on aerobic power in football. Objecti...

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

Qin Z, Ye X, Liu H, Tao Y et al. • Infection and Drug Resistance (2023)

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...

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The effect of 8 weeks of whole body vibration training on static balance and explosive strength of lower limbs in physical education students

George Dallas, Alexandros Mavvidis, Paschalis Kirialanis, Sotiris Papouliakos • Acta Gymnica (2017)

Background: It has been shown that whole body vibration training has an effect on strength and balance in athletes of various sports.Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of 8 weeks of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) trai...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5507/ag.2017.018

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

Hun-Young Park, Hun-Young Park, Won-Sang Jung, Won-Sang Jung et al. • Frontiers in Physiology (2022)

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...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.919008

Exercise Training and Circulating Small Extracellular Vesicles: Appraisal of Methodological Approaches and Current Knowledge

Ian A. J. Darragh, Lorraine O’Driscoll, Lorraine O’Driscoll, Lorraine O’Driscoll et al. • Frontiers in Physiology (2021)

In response to acute exercise, an array of metabolites, nucleic acids, and proteins are enriched in circulation. Collectively termed “exercise factors,” these molecules represent a topical area of research given their speculated contributio...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.738333

Weight-loss strategies of South African female university students and comparison of weight management-related characteristics between dieters and non-dieters

Marjanne Senekal, Gabrielle L. Lasker, Lindsay van Velden, Ria Laubscher et al. • BMC Public Health (2016)

Abstract Background Female university students are at risk for weight gain and use of inappropriate weight-loss strategies. By gaining a greater understanding of the weight-loss strategies used by and weight management related characteristi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3576-x

Efficacy of heel lifts versus calf muscle eccentric exercise for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (the HEALTHY trial): study protocol for a randomised trial

Chantel L. Rabusin, Hylton B. Menz, Jodie A. McClelland, Angela M. Evans et al. • Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (2019)

Abstract Background Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition characterised by degeneration of the Achilles tendon, which causes pain and disability. Multiple non-surgical treatments have been advocated for thi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13047-019-0325-2