Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Frank Imbach, Waleed Ragheb, Valentin Leveau, Romain Chailan, Robin Candau, Stephane Perrey
Summary: This study aims to predict individual A-V profiles using GNSS measurements in real-world situations. The study found that GNSS features have limited relevance for predicting individual A-V profiles, but new signal processing features have potential in modeling athletic performance or injury occurrence.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Christian Krupitzer, Jens Naber, Jan-Philipp Stauffert, Jan Mayer, Jan Spielmann, Paul Ehmann, Noel Boci, Maurice Buerkle, Andre Ho, Clemens Komorek, Felix Heinickel, Samuel Kounev, Christian Becker, Marc Erich Latoschik
Summary: This paper presents an immersive Virtual Reality system for analyzing and training Executive Functions of soccer players. The system is based on immersive technology allowing the user to interact naturally and experience a training session in a virtual world. The system architecture supports various game modes combining game mechanics with simulation content for specific training aspects, allowing for monitoring and analysis of user performance.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cesar Leao, Antonio Pedro Mendes, Catarina Custodio, Mafalda Ng, Nuno Ribeiro, Nuno Loureiro, Joao Pedro Araujo, Jose Afonso, Silvia Rocha-Rodrigues, Francisco Tavares
Summary: This study analyzed the nutritional intake and training load of female football players during a season. The findings indicate that there was inadequate energy and carbohydrate intake before matches, and the training load was lower.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ana M. Pereira, Evert Verhagen, Pedro Figueiredo, Andre Seabra, Antonio Martins, Joao Brito
Summary: The study found that participants engaged in virtual football demonstrated good levels of physical activity, with a focus on health promotion rather than improved virtual football performance.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shane Malone, Kieran Collins, Allistair McRobert, Dominic Doran
Summary: The study quantified the training and match-play load of elite Gaelic football players using GPS, RPE, and sRPE technologies across two seasons. Variations in loading patterns were observed across different phases, positions, and week types, providing valuable insights for training periodization and player load management strategies.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Wan-Lun Tsai, Tse-Yu Pan, Min-Chun Hu
Summary: This article proposes a VR-based basketball training system to improve players' understanding and practice of offensive tactics. The effectiveness of different degrees of immersion, including a conventional basketball tactic board, a 2D monitor, and virtual reality, is compared. A multi-camera-based human tracking system is designed to record and analyze players' running trajectory during tactical execution. The feasibility of the proposed VR framework for basketball tactics training is explored through subjective measurements. The results indicate that the proposed system is useful for learning complex tactics and high VR immersion training improves athletes' abilities in strategic imagery.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VISUALIZATION AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ulrika Tranaeus, Nathan Weiss, Victor Lyberg, Martin Hagglund, Markus Walden, Urban Johnson, Martin Asker, Eva Skillgate
Summary: This study aims to identify risk factors for injury in adolescent female football players. It will include approximately 400 female football academy players from Sweden, collecting data through questionnaires and clinical tests. The results will be disseminated through academic journals and stakeholders.
Article
Economics
Adrian R. Bell, Chris Brooks, Rohan Brooks
Summary: It is commonly believed that English players in football are over-valued and overpaid compared to players from other countries. However, this study found empirical evidence to support this claim, showing that English players have a value and wage premium of 40% and 25% respectively. The study identified several factors that contribute to this phenomenon, including the higher value and wages attributed to players in the English Premier League, the prevalence of English players in the striker position, their better performance in certain positions, and the scarcity of English players in the top European leagues.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michele Abate, Raffaello Pellegrino, Angelo Di Iorio, Vincenzo Salini
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in vitamins, hormones, free radicals, and antioxidant substances during the season and their association with performance improvement after training. The results showed that athletes had better performance after training, but no significant relationships were found between vitamin and hormone levels and the performance improvement. However, there was an indirect relationship between oxidative stress and performance improvement.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Adriana Kaplanova
Summary: This study found that type D football players are more afraid of failure, more prone to anxiety, and more likely to experience concentration disruption in sports compared to non-type D players. However, they also show more effort in correcting their behavior. Additionally, negative affectivity and social inhibition are significant predictors of competitive anxiety in football players, while the use of escape strategies can lower somatic anxiety and concentration disruption.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shahnaz Hasan, Gokulakannan Kandasamy, Danah Alyahya, Asma Alonazi, Azfar Jamal, Amir Iqbal, Radhakrishnan Unnikrishnan, Hariraja Muthusamy
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the impact of an 8-week NMES program combined with plyometric and strength training on muscular, sprint, and functional performances in collegiate male football players. It found significant improvements in muscular strength, sprint ability, and functional performance for both groups, with the NMES group showing advantages in muscular and sprint performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haicheng Yao, Tao Sun, John Solomon Chiam, Melissa Tan, Khek Yu Ho, Zhuangjian Liu, Benjamin Chee Keong Tee
Summary: The study proposes a system that customizes micropyramids for e-skin sensors, exploring the relationships between geometry parameters, material properties, and performance through numerical simulations, empirical characterizations, and analytical solutions. The experimentally validated models assist in determining sensor parameters for desired performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Francisco Martins, Krzysztof Przednowek, Cintia Franca, Helder Lopes, Marcelo de Maio Nascimento, Hugo Sarmento, Adilson Marques, Andreas Ihle, Ricardo Henriques, Elvio Rubio Gouveia
Summary: This study analyzes predictive modeling of injury risk for elite football players based on body composition variables and selected physical fitness tests. The results show that sectorial positions, body height, sit-and-reach performance, number of push-ups, handgrip strength, and linear speed are the variables that best predict injury risk. This study provides a novel perspective for injury prevention and training monitoring.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Saeed Rokooei, Alireza Shojaei, Amin Alvanchi, Reza Azad, Nasim Didehvar
Summary: Safety is a major concern in the construction industry, and despite advancements, accidents rates have not significantly improved. Therefore, the use of virtual reality in safety training has become increasingly important.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wan-Lun Tsai, Li-Wen Su, Tsai-Yen Ko, Tse-Yu Pan, Min-Chun Hu
Summary: The study introduces an action-aware offensive decision-making training system using VR and artificial intelligence, enhancing trainees' decision-making ability through interactive training scenarios and receiving decision suggestions in case of errors, ultimately impacting decision time in training scenarios.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Abbas Abdollahi, Zhanna R. Gardanova, Pushpamala Ramaiah, Anna Gustina Zainal, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Gordon J. G. Asmundson, Supat Chupradit, Shokhrukh Kh Sultonov, Olga Pashanova, A. Heri Iswanto
Summary: This study aimed to explore the moderating role of self-compassion in the relationship between perfectionism and anger, aggression, and hostility in adolescents. The results showed that other-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism positively predicted anger, aggression, and hostility. Self-compassion played a moderating role in the relationships between these forms of perfectionism and anger, aggression, and hostility.
PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Saade Abdalkareem Jasim, Dmitry Olegovich Bokov, Mohammed Nader Shalaby, Maria Jade Catalan Opulencia, Lakshmi Thangavelu, Ola Kamal A. Alkadir, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Hamzah H. Kzar, Moaed E. Al-Gazally
Summary: Traumatic injuries to skeletal muscles lead to significant disability, and current treatment methods have limitations. Therefore, skeletal muscle tissue engineering (SMTE) is being developed to regenerate defective muscle tissue. Polysaccharides, with their versatile properties and applications, are becoming increasingly attractive in SMTE. However, only a few types of polysaccharides have been studied so far.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Ahmed M. Mohsen, Mustafa M. Kadhim, Ayad F. Alkaim, Yasser Fakri Mustafa
Summary: A magnetically recoverable copper catalyst has been fabricated by immobilizing Cu(OAc)(2) on the surface of silica-coated magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The catalyst showed high catalytic activity in the synthesis of biologically active diaryl sulfones, and can be easily separated using an external magnetic field.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Svetlana Vladimirovna Savina, Dinesh Mavaluru, Rustem Adamovich Shichiyakh, Dmitry Olegovich Bokov, Yasser Fakri Mustafa
Summary: Nowadays, the integration of conventional analytical approaches with smartphones has resulted in novel and affordable devices for on-site detection in food safety. Smartphone-based aptasensors offer a semi-automated user interface and wireless data transferability, providing real-time monitoring and high computational power. This review focuses on the recent progress and technical breakthroughs in smartphone-based aptasensors, addressing the combination of different types of biosensors and exploring the future perspectives.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ria Margiana, Homayon Yousefi, Arghavan Afra, Agustinus Agustinus, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Mariya Kuznetsova, Sara Mansourimoghadam, Hafez Ajam Ekrami, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of toxic air pollutants on fertility and birth rate. The findings showed that exposure to toxic air pollutants increased the risk of infertility and various reproductive system cancers in men and women. To mitigate these health effects, measures such as improving fuel quality, changing production processes, using emissions catalysts, promoting public transportation, planting trees, and raising public awareness about toxic air pollutants are important.
REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Mohammad Yassin Zamanian, Ermias Mergia Terefe, Niloofar Taheri, Malgorzata Kujawska, Yekta Jahedi Tork, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Shehla Shoukat, Maria Jade Catalan Opulencia, Mahsa Heidari, Samira Alesaeidi
Summary: This article discusses the pathogenesis and treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). The use of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds can reduce cell death and neurodegeneration. However, there is controversy regarding the therapeutic effects of these treatments in clinical studies.
CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Saade Abdalkareem Jasim, Ali Thaeer Hammid, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Mohamed Hussien, Gulnora Urunbaevna Tillaeva, Ali Majdi, Ghulam Yasin, Yasser Fakri Mustafa
Summary: In this study, a novel nanocomposite was successfully fabricated and characterized, which immobilized copper (II) complex on the surface of silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles functionalized with di(pyridin-2-yl)amine. The catalytic behavior of this nanocomposite showed excellent performance in the synthesis of ynones and amides, and it could be easily recovered and reused with the help of an external magnet.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Shahryar Sane, Qader Motarjemizadeh, Ibragimov Nematjon Komilzhonovich, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Gaffar Sarwar Zaman, Wanich Suksatan, Shabnam Morwati, Behzad Kazemi Haki, Nazila Rahmani, Parang Golabi, Hamed Mahmodi
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of oral melatonin as a premedication on pain score, anxiety, surgical conditions, and intraocular pressure during cataract surgery. The results showed that melatonin premedication reduced postoperative pain and anxiety, as well as lowered intraocular pressure.
JOURNAL OF PERIANESTHESIA NURSING
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Gopal Nambi, Mshari Alghadier, Elturabi Elsayed Ebrahim, Mudathir Mohamedahmed Eltayeb, Osama R. Aldhafian, Shahul Hameed Pakkir Mohamed, Humaira Khanam, Faizan Z. Kashoo, Alaa Jameel A. Albarakati, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of virtual reality distraction technique as a pain alleviation tool during chest physiotherapy in chest burn patients with ARDS. The results showed that the use of virtual reality distraction technique significantly reduced pain and resulted in positive changes in lung capacity and function.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zahid Husain Momin, Abu Talha Aqueel Ahmed, Dipalee D. Malkhede, Janardhan Reddy Koduru
Summary: Thin film multiwall carbon nanotubes-polythiophene (MWCNT-PTh) with ruthenium (Ru) and palladium (Pd) metals were synthesized using liquid-liquid interface reaction technique (LLIRT) and used as a supercapacitor electrode. The MWCNT-PTh-Ru/Pd composites exhibited high specific capacitance, energy, and power. The mechanical reinforcement by polymer and Ru/Pd oxides, as well as the layer-by-layer deposition, achieved superior conductivity and fast charge and discharge rate.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gopal Nambi, Mshari Alghadier, Arul Vellaiyan, Elturabi Elsayed Ebrahim, Osama R. Aldhafian, Shahul Hameed Pakkir Mohamed, Hani Fahad Ateeq Albalawi, Mohamed Faisal Chevidikunnan, Fayaz Khan, Paramasivan Mani, Ayman K. Saleh, Naif N. Alshahrani
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the clinical effects of tele-physical therapy (TPT) on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) following COVID-19 infection. The results showed that TPT can improve glycemic control, pulmonary function, physical fitness, and quality of life in T2DM patients.
Article
Rehabilitation
Raed Alharbi, Faizan Zaffar Kashoo, Mehrunnisha Ahmed, Mazen Alqahtani, Saleh Aloyuni, Msaad Alzhrani, Ahmad Dhahawi Alanazi, Mohammad Sidiq, Bander Hamud Alharbi, Gopal Nambi
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of facial neural mobilisation on facial symmetry in patients with acute Bell's palsy. The results of a randomized controlled trial showed that facial neural mobilisation, in addition to conventional therapy, significantly improved facial symmetry in these patients.
HONG KONG PHYSIOTHERAPY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yousef M. Alshehre, Shahul Hameed Pakkir Mohamed, Gopal Nambi, Sattam M. Almutairi, Ahmed A. Alharazi
Summary: This study compared different methods for managing chronic non-specific neck pain (NSNP) among office workers, including physical exercises with ergonomic modifications and ergonomic modifications alone. The results showed that the experimental group, which received physical exercises along with ergonomic modifications, experienced significant improvements in pain, disability, work-related stress, and quality of life. This suggests the importance of incorporating physical exercises into daily routines and making ergonomic changes to workspaces for office workers.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gopal Nambi, Mshari Alghadier, Elturabi Elsayed Ebrahim, Arul Vellaiyan, Jaya Shanker Tedla, Ravi Shankar Reddy, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi, Osama R. R. Aldhafian, Naif N. N. Alshahrani, Ayman K. K. Saleh
Summary: This study compared the effects of different manual therapy approaches for cervicogenic headache and found that Mulligan's mobilization therapy had better outcomes in reducing headache frequency and intensity, improving neck function, and quality of life compared to spinal manipulation therapy and conventional massage therapy.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ahmed Almansour, Mohammed Madkhali, Msaad Alzhrani, Ahmad Alanazi, Mishal M. Aldaihan, Yaser Hamed Alamri, Md. Dilshad Manzar, Gopal Nambi, Mudasir Rashid Baba, Faizan Zaffar Kashoo
Summary: The fear of re-injury persists in professional soccer players even after successful return to sport after ACL reconstruction. This fear negatively affects lower limb functionality. Body mass index and fear of re-injury are negatively correlated with lower extremity functional scale scores. Further research and strategies are needed to manage the fear of re-injury and improve sports performance post-ACLR.
