Original Scientific Paper

Turnover Dynamics in NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball: A Structural Analysis by Game Outcome, Player Position, and Offensive Phase

Georgios Karamousalidis¹, Panagiotis Foteinakis², Athanasios Kourtis-Doulkeridis¹

¹Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Thessaloniki, Greece
²Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Komotini, Greece

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251001

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  Original Scientific Paper

Physical Fitness of Police Force Applicants: Trends from 2010 to 2023

Kristína Němá¹, Tomáš Kozák², Miroslav Ligday¹, Łukasz Rydzik³

¹University of Presov, Faculty of Sports, Department of Educology of Sports, Presov, Slovakia
²University of Presov, Faculty of Sports, Department of Sports Kinanthropology, Presov, Slovakia
³University of Physical Education in Krakow, Institute of Sports Sciences, Krakow, Poland

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251002

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  Original Scientific Paper

Association Between Body Morphology and Motor and Functional Abilities in Preschool Children

Mirela Sunda¹, Magdalena Brkic¹, Iva Blazevic²

¹University of Osijek, Faculty of Kinesiology, Osijek, Croatia
²University of Pula, Faculty of Educational Science, Pula, Croatia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251003

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  Original Scientific Paper

Impact of an AI-Based Functional Resistance Program on Some Physical and Physiological Variables in Students Attending a Swimming Course

Hazem B. Saba¹, Hatem A. Shlool¹

¹Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Physical and Health Education Department, Amman, Jordan

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251004

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  Original Scientific Paper

Assessment of Lower Limb Asymmetry in Elite U16 Football Players Using Jump Tests and Kineo Technology

Danail Ivanov¹

¹National Sports Academy “Vassil Levski”, Faculty of Sport, Sofia, Bulgaria

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251005

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  Original Scientific Paper

Differences in Jumping Characteristics Between Different Competitions in Volleyball: A Case Report

Jernej Pleša^1,2,3, Vedran Hadzic¹, Damir Sekulic³, Goran Gabrilo³, Tine Sattler¹

¹University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport, Ljubljana, Slovenia
²Basketball club Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
³University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251006

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  Original Scientific Paper

From Body to Combat: Physical Characterization of Fencers according to their Weapon

Jhon E. Roa¹, Nicol D. Arias¹, Javier Gaviria¹, Diego F. Orejuela¹, Isabel C. Rojas-Padilla¹

¹National School of Sports, Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, Cali, Colombia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251007

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  Original Scientific Paper

First vs. Second Half Match Running Performance in Professional Football: Insights from GPS Tracking

Dusko Bjelica¹, Borko Katanic², Arben Osmani³, Mima Stankovic⁴, Marin Corluka⁵, Hrvoje Ajman⁶

¹University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro
²Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro
³FC Ballkani, Suhareke, Kosovo
⁴University of Nis, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Nis, Serbia
⁵University of Mostar, Faculty of Science and Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
⁶Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, Faculty of Kinesiology Osijek, Osijek, Croatia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251008

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  Original Scientific Paper

Physical and Physiological Responses to Training and Their Association with Performance Outcomes in Young Sub-Elite Sprinters

Soumyadip Ghosh¹, Sayan Jyoti Bera¹, Kingshuk Ghosh², Pritee Singha², Atanu Jana², Anup Mahata², Indranil Manna¹

¹Midnapore College (Autonomous), Dept of Physiology, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
²Manav Rachana International Institute of Research and Studies, Dept of Allied Health Science, Faridabad, Haryana, India

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251009

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  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of a 12-Week Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Program on Psychological Stress, Inflammatory Markers, and Sleep Quality in Middle-Aged Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Manjula Rathinam¹, Eswari Varadharajan², Robert Citozi³, Jagadeeswari Suresh⁴, Mou Pramanik⁵, Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil⁶, Karuppasamy Govindasamy⁷, Farjana Akter Boby⁸, Vlad Adrian Geantă⁹

¹Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
²Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
³Sports University of Tirana, Faculty of Physical Activity and Recreation, Tiranë, Albania
⁴Pondicherry University Community College, Department of Physical Education and Yoga, Puducherry, India
⁵SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, Department of Yoga, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
⁶Pondicherry University, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Puducherry, India
⁷Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
⁸Daffodil International University, Faculty of Health and Life Science, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
⁹Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Arad, Romania

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251010

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  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of Breathing and Imagery Exercises on Postural Sway and Shooting Performance in Olympic Archers: A Pilot Study

Cansu Keskin^1,2, Ayşe Nur Tunalı Van Den Berg³

¹Istanbul Medipol University Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul, Türkiye
²Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Akyazı Vocational School of Health Services, Sakarya, Türkiye
³Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Istanbul, Türkiye

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251011

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  Original Scientific Paper

Sex Differences in Regional Muscle Hypertrophy and Elbow Flexion and Extension Strength

Andrija Mikša¹, Saša Vuk¹

¹University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251012

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  Original Scientific Paper

Impact of Corrective Exercises on Postural Stability in 16-Year-Old Female Basketball Players in Albania

Migena Plasa¹, Salvator Kurti²

¹Sports University of Tirana, Sports Research Institute, Department of Sports Performance, Tirana, Albania
²Sports University of Tirana, Faculty of Movement Science, Department of Sports, Tirana, Albania

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251013

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  Original Scientific Paper

Intention to be Physically Active and Social Physique Anxiety among Female Undergraduates in Enugu State, Nigeria: A Well-being Perspective

Perpetua Chinyere Ofili¹, Tochi Emmanuel Iwuagwu¹, Emmanuel Obinna Ogueri², Stella C. Eze-Ufodiama², Okechukwu Kingsley Oforka^1,3, Vivian Akah Paul Uyonwu¹, Chukwuebuka Nnagozie Bosah¹, Olive Oluchukwu Ilo¹

¹University of Nigeria, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Nsukka, Nigeria
²Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Department of Health Education, Owerri, Nigeria
³University of Houston, Department of Health and Human Performance, Houston, Texas, USA

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251014

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  Original Scientific Paper

Comparison of the Occurrence of Musculoskeletal Pain in Professional and Amateur Golfers

Jiří Michal¹, Stanislava Straňavská¹, Anika Bolčíková¹

¹Matej Bel University, Faculty of Sports Science and Health, Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251015

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  Original Scientific Paper

Sex Differences in The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Physical Fitness Changes Among Slovenian Schoolchildren

Sara Valentina Pajek¹

¹Gymnasium Bežigrad, Ljubljana, Slovenia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251016

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  Original Scientific Paper

Toward Regional Use of the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ): Reliability and Validity of the Croatian Version

Anja Sardelic-Kolinac¹, Nora Josipa Savicevic^2,3, Nataša Zenić¹, Kari Ingstad⁴, Marijana Geets-Kesic¹

¹University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia
²University of Split, School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
³General medicine practice of Dr. Merica Domjanovic-Vasiljevic, Split, Croatia
⁴Nord University, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Bodø, Norway

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251017

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  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of Different Walking Models on the Health-Related Fitness Parameters of Elderly Persons: A Systematic Review

Andrea Marković¹, Aleksandra Aleksić Veljković¹, Borko Katanic², Branislav Majkić¹, Dusko Bjelica³, Diellza Kelmendi⁴

¹University of Nis, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Nis, Serbia
²Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro
³University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro
⁴Kosovo Olympic Committee, Pristina, Kosovo

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251019

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  Review Paper

Biological Gender in Sport: A Review Paper

Biljana Vitosevic¹, Milica Filipović¹

¹University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Medical Department, Leposavić, Serbia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.251020

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