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Sport and development in Qatar: International and regional dynamics of sport mega-events
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Taylor & Francis
, 2021 , Book chapter)
Since winning the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar has been under the spotlight, responding to criticism regarding the working conditions of workers involved in the construction of football stadia and other ...
The influence of hosting an international sport event on the young generation: The case of Qatar
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International Sports Studies (ISS)
, 2018 , Article)
International sport events have often been regarded as a development opportunity for their host countries. For Qatar, the Handball World Championship (HWC) of 2015 may be viewed as a step towards hosting the FIFA World Cup ...
Accuracy of force measurement via motion analysis system in artistic gymnastics [Precisione della misurazione della forza mediante il sistema di analisi del movimento nella ginnastica artistica]
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Edizioni Minerva Medica
, 2018 , Article)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to validate the accuracy of ground-reaction force measurement using inverse body dynamic analysis via video motion analysis system versus portable force-plate direct measurement system ...
Heat stress impairs proprioception but not running mechanics
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Objectives
To determine the effects of heat stress on ankle proprioception and running gait pattern.
Design
Counterbalanced repeated measures.
Methods
12 trained runners performed a proprioception test (active ...
Investigation of flexible polymer-Tl2O3 nanocomposites for x-ray detector applications
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article)
We report on the synthesis and characterization of composite semiconducting polymer – nanoparticle membranes for X-ray detection applications. The membranes are made of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) organic polymer that is ...
Monitoring training load and fatigue in soccer players with physiological markers
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Article Review)
The quantification and monitoring of training load (TL) has been the topic of many scientific works in the last fifteen years. TL monitoring helps coaches to individually prescribe, follow-up, analyse, adjust and programme ...
Le momentum psychologique en sport : vers une perspective complexe et dynamiquePsychological momentum in sport: Toward a complex and dynamical perspective
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Elsevier Masson SAS
, 2016 , Article)
Le momentum psychologique (MP) est un phénomène social ayant suscité la curiosité des psychologues du sport depuis les années 1980. Depuis les premières conceptualisations, le MP a été considéré comme un construit complexe, ...
The effects of graft size and insertion site location during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on intercondylar notch impingement
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2017 , Article)
Background Intercondylar notch impingement is detrimental to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Notchplasty is a preventative remodeling procedure performed on the intercondylar notch during ACL reconstruction (ACLR). ...
Rethinking the relationship between momentum and sport performance: Toward an integrative perspective
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article Review)
The relationship between momentum and performance has elicited the curiosity of athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists since the late 1970s. Psychological momentum and behavioral momentum reflect both an impetus expected ...
Why do exercisers with a higher trait self-control experience higher subjective well-being? The mediating effects of amount of leisure-time physical activity, perceived goal progress, and self-efficacy
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
A first goal of the present study consisted in examining the interrelationships between trait self-control, amount of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), goal progress, self-efficacy and subjective well-being. A second ...