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Reading Statistics and Research (5th ed.)

Ted A. Baumgartner • Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science (2008)

The users of this book can be teachers of measurement, research, and statistics courses. Also, this book can be valuable to researchers and consumers of research as a reference. The book is written......

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10913670701715307

Exploring stress mediation: self-efficacy, sense of coherence, and self-esteem among nursing students in Poland—a multicenter cross-sectional observational study

Anna Maria Cybulska, Ewa Kupcewicz, Kamila Rachubińska, Mariusz Panczyk et al. • Frontiers in Public Health (2025)

BackgroundNursing students frequently encounter stressful and demanding situations during clinical training, which may hinder their well-being and professional development. A strong sense of coherence is thought to buffer the negative effec...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1713759

Effects of compression running pants and treadmill running stages on knee proprioception and fatigue-related physiological responses in half-marathon runners

Lin Chang, Silin Fu, Jianghua Li, Sam Wu et al. • Frontiers in Physiology (2022)

Background: Knee injury is common in half-marathon runners, however, the effect of compression running pants on fatigue and knee proprioception remains unclear.Objectives: The study aims to investigate whether wearing compression running pa...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1035424

The effect of observational learning by individual and dyad training on mirror neurons function and learning of movement skills in autism spectrum disorder children

Farahnaz Ayatizadeh Tafti, Mojtaba Dehestani Ardekani, Mahmoud Sheikh • مجله علوم روانشناختی (2023)

Background: Disruptions in the children Autism spectrum’s mirror neurons has been challenged by researchers in psychological and motor behavior science for children with autism spectrum. Methods that based on the mirror neuron system, such ...

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Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization on Lower Limb Muscle Activity, Pain, and Disability in Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Farhad Rezazadeh, Shirin Aali, Fariborz Imani, Hamed Sheikhalizadeh et al. • Medicina (2025)

Background and Objectives: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is associated with altered neuromuscular control. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) targets core–limb coordination; however, its specific impact on lower-limb electromyographic...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/medicina61111961

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

The effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on psychological factors in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mahdi Mollazadeh, Sara Ramezanpour • BMC Psychology (2026)

Abstract Objective Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a safe, non-invasive neuromodulation method that delivers a low-intensity, constant direct current through electrodes positioned on the scalp. Therefore, the purpose of th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-05000-8

Порівняльна характеристика техніки виконання стартів у спортивному плаванні та швидкісному плаванні в ластах

A. M. Liashenko, I. O. Dielova, T. O. Omelchenko • Physical Education Theory and Methodology (2019)

Мета дослідження – визначення часових характеристик виконання фаз старту: «стрибок» та «політ» під час старту плавцями високої кваліфікації в спортивному плаванні та швидкісному плаванні в ластах зі стартової тумби. Матеріали і методи. У...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.17309/tmfv.2019.4.01

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

Krystyna Górna-Łukasik, Karel Frömel, Krzysztof Skalik, Petra Nováková Lokvencová • Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis. Gymnica (2011)

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...

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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

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

Jilin Li, Xiaohui Jiang, Yuning Zhou • Heliyon (2024)

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...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34306

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

Lei Ren, Hong Ma, Xiaoli Zong • Frontiers in Psychology (2026)

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...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1834709 PMC: PMC13562235

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

Fahimeh Pakravan, Ali Yousefian Najafabadi, Zohreh Meshkati, Mehdi Nasr Isfahani • BMC Oral Health (2025)

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...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12903-025-06806-5