Original Scientific Paper

Intersexual Differences and Relationship of Specific and General Muscle Strength of Young Sports Climbers

Kristína Němá¹, Tomáš Kozák², Patrik Berta³, Patrik Bereš⁴

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
³Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Kosice, Slovakia
⁴University of Presov, Faculty of Sports, Presov, Slovakia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 5-11

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250301

Abstract | Article (PDF – 179KB) | References

  Review Paper

The Effectiveness of Cervical Sensorimotor Control Training for the Management of Chronic Neck Pain Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Izabela Luznik¹, Maja Pajek¹, Vedrana Sember¹, Ziva Majcen Rosker¹

¹University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 13-26

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250302

Abstract | Article (PDF – 615KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Exploring Anthropometric Correlates of Performance Across Playing Positions in Youth Male Water Polo

Dean Kontić¹, Silvester Liposek², Marijana Geets Kesic³

¹University of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
²University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
³University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 27-35

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250303

Abstract | Article (PDF – 368KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Cognition and Sport: How Does Sport Participation Affect Cognitive Function?

Beata Ruzbarska¹, Pavol Cech¹, Peter Bakalar¹, Monika Vaskova¹, Jaroslav Sucka¹

¹University of Presov, Faculty of Sports, Presov, Slovakia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 37-43

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250304

Abstract | Article (PDF – 278KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Association between parental physical activity and motor skills in their preschool children

Maja Vukelja¹, Danijela Gudelj Simunovic¹, Sanja Salaj¹

¹University of Zagreb Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 45-50

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250305

Abstract | Article (PDF – 214KB) | References

  REVIEW ARTICLES

Effect of Caffeine Ingestion Before or After Muscle Damage on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Erdem Atalay¹, Celil Kaçoğlu², Ufuk Şekir³

¹Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Eskişehir, Turkey
²Eskisehir Technical University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Eskisehir, Turkey
³Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Bursa, Turkey

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 51-59

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250306

Abstract | Article (PDF – 915KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Relationship between the Horizontal Force- Velocity Profile and Performance Variables obtained in Sprinting, Slalom Test, and Kicking in Amateur Soccer Players

Kristijan Mitrečić¹, Vlatko Vučetić²

¹High school Konjščina, Konjščina, Croatia
²Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 61-66

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250307

Abstract | Article (PDF – 212KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Impact of Three Weekly Sessions of Complex versus French Contrast Training on Physical and Physiological Responses in Field Hockey Players: A Randomized Control Trial

Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil¹, Gavoutamane Vasanthi¹, Masilamani Elayaraja¹, Bekir Erhan Orhan², Yuni Astuti³, Borko Katanic⁴, Debajit Karmakar⁵, Kumarasami Tiroumourougane¹, Ramanujam Murugesan⁶, Karuppasamy Govindasamy⁷

¹Pondicherry University, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Puducherry, India
²stanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Istanbul, Turkiye
³Universitas Negeri Padang, Faculty of Sport Science, Padang, Indonesia
⁴Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro
⁵Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Department of Physical Education Pedagogy, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
⁶Pondicherry University Community College, Department of Physical Education, Puducherry, India
⁷Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness, Rangareddy, Telangana, India

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 67-80

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250308

Abstract | Article (PDF – 411KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Comparison of the Active Drag and Passive Drag Coefficients at the same Swimming Speed Through Experimental Methods

Tiago J. Lopes^1,2, Tatiana Sampaio^1,2,3, Mafalda P. Pinto^1,2, João P. Oliveira^1,2,3, Daniel A. Marinho^1,2, Jorge E. Morais^4,3

¹Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
²Research Centre in Sports, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal
³Research Centre for Active Living and Wellbeing (LiveWell), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
⁴Department of Sport Sciences, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 81-86

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250309

Abstract | Article (PDF – 1716KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

The Impact of Isometric Exercises on Correcting Upper Body Muscle Imbalances in Young Elite Badminton Players

Qais Gasibat^1,2, Borhannudin Abdullah¹, Shamsulariffin Samsudin¹, Abdusalam Elsharief³, Cristina Ioana Alexe⁴, Mihaela Anghel⁵, Dan Iulian Alexe⁵

¹Department of Sports Studies, University Putra Malaysia UPM, Selangor 43400, Malaysia
²Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medical Technology, Misrata, 83XX+M8C, Misrata, Libya
³Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Misurata, 93FH+66F, Misrata, Libya
⁴Department of Physical Education and Sport Performance, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania
⁵Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(1), 87-98

DOI: doi. org/10.26773/mjssm.250310

Abstract | Article (PDF – 1150KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Context is Key: The Effect of Match-Related Variables on Technical and Physical Performance of the UEFA Champions League Goalkeepers

Jakov Vladović¹, Toni Modric^1,2, Vladimir Pavlinović¹, Ryland Morgans³, Matej Majeric⁴

¹University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia
²High Performance Sport Center, Croatian Olympic Committee, Zagreb, Croatia
³Cardiff Metropolitan University, School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff CF23 6XD, UK
⁴University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250901

Abstract | Article (PDF – 180KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

A Decade of Evolution: Comparative Analysis of Shooting Trends and Offensive Efficiency in the NBA and EuroLeague

Panagiotis F. Foteinakis¹, Stefania P. Pavlidou¹

¹School of Physical Education, Sport Science & Occupational Therapy, Democritus University of Thrace

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26773/mjssm.250902

Abstract | Article (PDF – 1054KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Soccer players' physical performance adaptations with four weeks isometric versus dynamic contrast training: a randomized controlled trial

Mohit Dhull¹, Rajesh Dhauta¹, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo^2,3,4, Rohit K. Thapa⁵

¹Amity School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Amity University, Noida, India
²Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile
³Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, Chile
⁴Sport Science and Human Performance Laboratories, Instituto de Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Casilla 7D, Arica, Chile
⁵Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250903

Abstract | Article (PDF – 304KB) | References

  Original Scientific Papaer

Understanding Exercise Addiction in Women: Exploring the Impact of Sociodemographic Variables

Bekir Erhan Orhan¹, Walaa Alkasasbeh², Aydın Karaçam³

¹Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Istanbul, Türkiye
²Department of Administration and Curriculum, Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciencies, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
³Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Balıkesir, Türkiye

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250904

Abstract | Article (PDF – 191KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Relationship between Repeated Sprint Ability and Maximal Oxygen Uptake in Youth Football Players

Jorge Luis Salazar-Martínez^1,2, Wilder Geovanny Valencia-Sánchez^1,3, Jorge M. Celis-Moreno^4,5

¹University of Antioquia (UdeA), Institute of Physical Education, Medellín, Colombia
²Club Atlético Nacional S. A., Medellín, Colombia
³Asociacion Colombiana de Futbolistas Profesionales
⁴University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Physical Culture, Sports and Recreation, Bogotá, Colombia
⁵University of Coimbra, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250905

Abstract | Article (PDF – 989KB) | References

  Review Article

Observational Analysis in Basketball: A literature review

Luis Branquinho^1,2,3,4, Mário C. Marques^2,5, Eduardo Paiva⁶, Tiago Reis⁶, Ana Maria Sousa⁶, Tiago M. Barbosa^2,7,8, Nemat Ruzmetov⁷, Sérgio Matos^3,9, Jorge Arede^2,3,6,10, José E. Teixeira^2,7,11, Pedro Forte^2,3,6,7,8, Ricardo Ferraz^2,5

¹Biosciences School of Elvas, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Portalegre, Portugal
²Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
³CI-ISCE, Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro (ISCE Douro), 4560-708 Penafiel, Portugal
⁴Life Quality Research Center (LQRC-CIEQV), Santarem, Portugal
⁵Department of Sports Sciences, University of Beria Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
⁶Department of Sports, Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro, 4560-708 Penafiel, Portugal
⁷Department of Sport Sciences, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
⁸Research Centre for Active Living and Wellbeing (LiveWell), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
⁹Research Center in Sports Performance, Recreation, Innovation and Technology (SPRINT), 4960-320 Melgaço, Portugal
¹⁰Urgench State University, Uzbekistan
¹¹Department of Sport Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250906

Abstract | Article (PDF – 403KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Generality and Specificity of Attention Dimensions in Elite Table Tennis Players

Afaq Noor^1,2, Sze-Yin Chin², Po-Jen Tsai², Ren-Yi Lin², Kuo- Sheng Cheng¹, Fu-Zen Shaw²

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan 701, Taiwan
²Department of Psychology, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan 701, Taiwan

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250907

Abstract | Article (PDF – 547KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Referees’ Motivation: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Iancu Vasilica¹, Rui Silva², Paulo Costa³, Bruno Figueira^4,5, Luís Vaz⁶

¹University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Sport Sciences Department, Vila Real, Portugal
²University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Centre for Transdisciplinary Development, CETRAD, Vila Real, Portugal
³University of Beira Interior, Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, CreativeLab Research Community, Covilhã, Portugal
⁴Departamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal
⁵Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal
⁶University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, CreativeLab Research Community, Vila Real, Portugal

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250908

Abstract | Article (PDF – 536KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Epidemiology and Determinants of Walkovers in Professional Men’s Tennis (1973–2019): A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

Martí Casals^1,2,3, Victoria Peña⁴, Bernat de Pablo³, Rodrigo Ampuero¹, Jordi Cortés⁵, Ernest Baiget¹

¹National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
²Sport and Physical Activity Studies Centre (CEEAF), Faculty of Medicine, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), Barcelona, Spain
³Sport, Exercise, and Human Movement (SEaHM) Research Group, University of Vic—Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Spain
⁴Doctoral program in Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), Barcelona08500, Spain
⁵Department of Statistics and Operations Research and Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (IRIS), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (BarcelonaTech), Jordi Girona 1-3, 08034, Barcelona, Spain

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250909

Abstract | Article (PDF – 690KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Methodological Discrepancies in Lower Limb Average Power Calculation in a Repeated Vertical Jump Test: A Preliminary Study

Vlad Adrian Geantă^1,2, Pierre Joseph de Hillerin^1,3

¹Doctoral School of Sport Science and Physical Education, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, Pitesti, Romania
²Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Arad, Romania
³Neuromotrica - Information for Sport and Human Performance Ltd. Bucharest, Romania

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2025, 14(2), 89-96

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250910

Abstract | Article (PDF – 890KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Load Dynamics in Basketball: Insights from Wins and Losses

Igor Vuckovic¹, László Rátgéber², Dóra Nagy², Dimitrije Čabarkapa³, Mladen Mikic⁴, Filip Kukić¹

¹Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, RS, Bosnia and Herzegovina
²Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pecs, Pecs, Hungary
³Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory – Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Science, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA
⁴Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2026, 15(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.260301

Abstract | Article (PDF – 275KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of an Individually Structured Exercise Program on Walking Ability in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Pilot Study

Katja Plaskan¹, Maja Pajek¹, Miha Vodičar²

¹University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport, Slovenia
²University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Orthopedic Clinic, University of Ljubljana, Medical faculty, Chair of orthopedics

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2026, 15(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.260302

Abstract | Article (PDF – 238KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Acute effect of time and set configuration of squat exercise on jump performance of male soccer players: a randomized crossover study

Emre Keskin¹, Utku Alemdaroğlu¹, Bürhan Soyugür¹, Yusuf Köklü¹, Rohit K. Thapa²

¹Pamukkale University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Denizli/Turkey
²Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune, India

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2026, 15(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.260303

Abstract | Article (PDF – 1584KB) | References