Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Thilo Kunkel, Bradley J. Baker, Thomas A. Baker, Jason P. Doyle
Summary: This research explores the NIL value of student-athletes' social media profiles, finding that student-athletes do possess value and that this value is influenced by both individual factors and institutional factors.
SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Casey E. E. Greenwalt, Elisa Angeles, Matthew D. D. Vukovich, Abbie E. E. Smith-Ryan, Chris W. W. Bach, Stacy T. T. Sims, Tucker Zeleny, Kristen E. E. Holmes, David M. M. Presby, Katie J. J. Schiltz, Marine Dupuit, Liliana I. I. Renteria, Michael J. J. Ormsbee
Summary: The pre-sleep nutrition habits of elite female athletes have not been evaluated. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 14 NCAA Division I female soccer players, measuring their average pre-sleep nutritional intake. The study found that consuming a small meal before bed had no impact on sleep and recovery.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Nataliya Bredikhina, Keshav Gupta, Thilo Kunkel
Summary: This research investigates the effects of brand networking on athlete follower growth and finds that the size of pre-existing following and the establishment of brand networks with athletes and event brands are predictors of follower growth. The study also uncovers coopetitive relationships between athlete brands and shows how new brand networks, visible through social media, spur athlete brand growth.
EUROPEAN SPORT MANAGEMENT QUARTERLY
(2023)
Article
Economics
Lu Hsiao, Hui Xiong
Summary: This paper examines the decision of retailers to introduce store brands and the competition between store brands and national brands. The findings suggest that retailers are more likely to launch store brands when the demand for those brands is low. Contrary to previous studies, our research shows that intense competition does not necessarily lead to the introduction of store brands. Both retailers have incentives to introduce store brands despite lower profits. Manufacturers are advised to maintain fair trade terms and may consider increasing the wholesale prices of national brands when a retailer launches a store brand.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Kevin Cronin, Shane Foley, Sean Cournane, Giuseppe De Vito, Fearghal Kerin, Garreth Farrell, Eamonn Delahunt
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether there are differences in the architectural characteristics of the hamstring muscles between elite male and female rugby players. Using ultrasound imaging and measurements in 20 male and 20 female players, the study found significant differences in muscle thickness and length, with male players having thicker and longer muscles.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Diego Brito de Souza, Roberto Lopez-Del Campo, Ricardo Resta, Victor Moreno-Perez, Juan Del Coso
Summary: The study analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the physical performance of LaLiga players, finding that high-intensity running performance was maintained after resumption. However, there was a season-related decrease in running distance at 14.0-20.9 km/h. After resumption, the number of substitutions and match duration significantly increased.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Lauren C. Keaney, Andrew E. Kilding, Fabrice Merien, David M. Shaw, Robert Borotkanics, Deborah K. Dulson
Summary: This study identified rest weeks as periods of increased risk for URTS in elite Southern hemisphere rugby union players, while international travel did not increase URTS risk. Household illness was the strongest predictor of URTS risk, with a potentially important trend suggesting an inverse association between SIgA concentration and URTS incidence. These findings can help practitioners monitor and manage athletes to potentially reduce URTS risk.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Jonathon R. Lever, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Audrey Jansen van Rensburg, Peter Fowler, Hugh H. K. Fullagar
Summary: The study investigated the impact of long-haul transmeridian travel on sleep patterns and jet lag symptoms in youth athletes. The results showed that athletes had less sleep opportunity during travel and experienced disrupted sleep before and during competition. The study also highlighted the need for practices to alleviate jet lag symptoms and improve the sleep of young athletes traveling for tournaments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2022)
Article
Economics
Yuta Kittaka, Cong Pan
Summary: This study discusses the potential benefits for downstream retailers to invite new entrants when facing encroachment from their upstream manufacturers. The findings suggest that manufacturers may choose to collaborate with retailers, treating them as strategic partners to restrict the market share of new entrants or alleviate downstream competition. On the other hand, retailers may intentionally prompt the entry of new firms to trigger inter-brand competition and secure favorable procurement conditions.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Zheyin (Jane) Gu, Giri K. Tayi
Summary: This article examines the motivation for competing brands to offer a self-designable package in addition to a standard, pre-configured product. The study finds that amateurs with low self-design capability prefer the standard product, while experts with high self-design capability prefer the self-designable package and are indifferent between competing brands. The research also shows that an asymmetric equilibrium can arise where only one brand offers the self-designable package, avoiding a lose-lose situation caused by intensified price competition.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Yiran Su, Xuan Guo, Christine Wegner, Thomas Baker
Summary: This article combines research on communication theory, influencer marketing, and personal branding to examine a new type of social media influencer - the college athlete influencer. Previous research in sports has not specifically explored the unique characteristics of college athletes as marketing influencers. By using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the source of college athletes' influence on social media. Quantitative results indicate that projecting an athletic identity on social media enhances the influencer's credibility and increases the likelihood of consumers purchasing the products they endorse. Furthermore, qualitative findings suggest that the shared school identity acts as the ultimate driving force for the bond between the influencer and the consumer, which subsequently impacts the consumer's purchasing decisions. This study offers practical implications for schools, colleges, and brands looking to build compelling sponsorships in the name, image, and likeness era.
JOURNAL OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiliang Hu, Daniel R. Amor, Matthieu Barbier, Guy Bunin, Jeff Gore
Summary: Using bacterial microcosms, researchers found predictable emergent patterns of diversity and dynamics in ecological communities, showing that high biodiversity and fluctuations reinforce each other.
Article
Sport Sciences
Anthony R. Kontos, Shawn Eagle, Sara P. D. Chrisman, Margot Putukian, Lisa Manderino, Cyndi W. Holland, Michael P. Collins, Steven W. Broglio, Thomas A. McAllister, Michael McCrea, Paul W. Pasquina, Thomas Kaminski
Summary: This retrospective cohort study examines concussion incidence rates in collegiate soccer players and compares rates based on various risk factors. Results show that females have a higher risk of concussion than males, especially during games and practices. The risk of concussion is higher during games compared to practice, and lower in Division III compared to Divisions I and II.
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN FOOTBALL
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Matt D. Hoffmann, Jeemin Kim
Summary: This study investigates why athletes are willing to mentor teammates and whether personality and social status play a role in this willingness. The results show that athletes who are more open, extraverted, and agreeable are more willing to provide friendship mentoring to teammates. However, other personality traits and social status are unrelated to mentoring willingness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Economics
Mengqi Liu, Guo Li, Huamin Wu, Xiaochuan Li
Summary: This study explores the impact of brand spillover in a co-opetitive supply chain. The results show that the brand manufacturer is inclined to choose third-party logistics when the decreased brand attractiveness is low, while they prefer the high-quality logistics of the retailer otherwise. Interestingly, the brand manufacturer may be less likely to utilize the retailer's logistics service if the retailer employs free brand spillover. Finally, managerial insights and guidance are provided to achieve a win-win outcome for the firms.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Anthony D. Pizzo, Bradley J. Baker, Gareth J. Jones, Daniel C. Funk
Summary: Integrating wearable fitness technology enhances service experience in fitness clubs through increased social interaction, gamification, and accountability. However, technology innovations must be carefully integrated to avoid misalignment between providers' and users' perceptions.
JOURNAL OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Christine E. Wegner, Bradley J. Baker, Gareth J. Jones
Summary: Volunteers play an essential role in community sport organizations, and understanding the key factors in successful volunteer-organization relationships is crucial. Organizational identification is a useful concept for understanding how volunteers build lasting, deep connections with sport organizations, but it is often overlooked. This research shows that new volunteers form their organizational identification over a single program season and offers important insights into the ongoing nature of identity work for volunteers in community sport organizations.
JOURNAL OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Thilo Kunkel, Bradley J. Baker, Thomas A. Baker, Jason P. Doyle
Summary: This research explores the NIL value of student-athletes' social media profiles, finding that student-athletes do possess value and that this value is influenced by both individual factors and institutional factors.
SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Anthony D. Pizzo, Gareth J. Jones, Bradley J. Baker, Daniel C. Funk, Thilo Kunkel
Summary: Novel innovations have a significant impact on the management of sports organizations, requiring them to embrace these changes while being mindful of the associated dynamics. By adopting a strategy-as-practice perspective, organizations can strategically integrate and legitimize novel activities by using various sensemaking strategies. This approach involves addressing challenges such as gender stereotypes and brand differentiation to foster operational synergies and promote a shared understanding within the organization.
SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Mohsen Behnam, Mikihiro Sato, Bradley J. Baker
Summary: This study, using service dominant logic as the theoretical framework, examines the relationships between consumer engagement, value co-creation dimensions, and behavioral loyalty while considering the moderating role of psychological involvement. The findings suggest that consumer engagement is a key antecedent of behavioral loyalty, with co-production and psychological involvement playing important roles in promoting behavioral loyalty at fitness clubs.
SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Business
Anthony D. Pizzo, Thilo Kunkel, Gareth J. Jones, Bradley J. Baker, Daniel C. Funk
Summary: Digital innovations provide mature organizations with opportunities to grow beyond their core industry, leading them to compete with formerly unrelated firms. This research shows that by utilizing resources originally developed to compete within their industry, mature organizations can gain a competitive advantage when entering new industries, especially by leveraging their experience-based tacit knowledge.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Leeann M. Lower-Hoppe, Thomas J. Aicher, Bradley J. Baker
Summary: This study examines the moderating influence of leisure constraints and facilitators on the relationship between running intention and behavior. The results show that running intentions and time significantly predict actual running behaviors, but leisure constraints and facilitators do not influence this relationship.
WORLD LEISURE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sophia Cruewell, Deborah Apthorp, Bradley J. Baker, Lincoln Colling, Malte Elson, Sandra J. Geiger, Sebastian Lobentanzer, Jean Moneger, Alex Patterson, D. Samuel Schwarzkopf, Mirela Zaneva, Nicholas J. L. Brown
Summary: In April 2019, Psychological Science published its first issue with the Open Data badge, requiring researchers to share data and code for reproducibility. However, a study found that only one out of 14 articles in the issue was fully reproducible, with minor deviations in three others. The study suggests the need for encouraging researchers to adhere to higher standards and implementing reproducibility checks during peer review.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Education & Educational Research
Bradley J. Baker
SPORT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jason Doyle, Thilo Kunkel, Yiran Su, Rui Biscaia, Bradley J. Baker
EUROPEAN SPORT MANAGEMENT QUARTERLY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Communication
Thilo Kunkel, Heather Kennedy, Bradley J. Baker, Jason P. Doyle
Summary: Social media has transformed communication and business practices in sport organizations and the sport industry. This article provides an overview of the current state of sport social media research, focusing on quantitative data articles published between 2010 and 2022. It identifies four areas for improvement - scope, theory, data collection, and data analysis - and introduces a social media research framework to guide future research in the sport industry. The framework highlights three focal areas of research - people, spaces, and technologies - and suggests examining their intersections rather than studying them in isolation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Hossein Abdolmaleki, Anthony D. Pizzo, Bradley J. Baker, Ahmad Mahmoudi, Ebrahim Alidoust Ghahfarokhi
Summary: LAN gaming centers play a crucial role in emerging markets by providing access to gaming technology and physical spaces, helping consumers overcome technological limitations, and fostering a sense of community and social connection among players and fans.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL SPORT MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Mehdi Pourhossein, Bradley J. Baker, Morteza Dousti, Mohsen Behnam, Saeid Tabesh
Summary: This study explores the impact of perceived environment quality and environmental awareness on pro-environmental behavior among tourists in nature-based public destinations, and identifies environmental engagement as a key factor. Furthermore, it examines the moderating role of social destination social responsibility on the association between environmental engagement and pro-environmental behavior.
JOURNAL OF DESTINATION MARKETING & MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
James Du, Carter Floyd, Amy C. H. Kim, Bradley J. Baker, Mikihiro Sato, Jeffrey D. James, Daniel C. Funk
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the leisure industry, with strategies such as social distancing and stay-at-home orders restricting active leisure participation. However, innovative applications of technology and big data analytics can help individuals navigate these constraints effectively.
