Original Scientific Paper

Influence of Pre-Shooting Activity on Three-Points Jump Shot Parameters Between Junior and Senior Regional Level Basketball Players

Mladen J. Mikić^1,2, Igor Vuckovic³, Nikola Andrić^1,2, Tatjana Jezdimirovic-Stojanovic^1,2, Laslo Ratgeber⁴, Marko DM. Stojanović^1,2

¹Training Expertise Lab, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
²Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
³University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
⁴Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pecs, Pecs, Hungary

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 5-10

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240301

Abstract | Article (PDF – 173KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Same Training for Everyone? Effects of Playing Positions on Physical Demands During Official Matches in Women’s Handball

Carlos Garcia-Sanchez¹, Claude Karcher^2,3,4, Rafael Manuel Navarro⁵, Raúl Nieto-Acevedo¹, Enrique Cañadas-García¹, Alfonso de la Rubia¹

¹Deporte y Entrenamiento Research Group, Departamento de Deportes, Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/Martín Fierro 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain
²University of Strasbourg, Faculty of Medicine, Mitochondria, Oxidative Stress and Muscular Protection laboratory (EA 3072), Strasbourg, France
³University of Strasbourg, Faculty of Sport Sciences, European Centre for Education, Research and Innovation in Exercise Physiology (CEERIPE), Strasbourg, France
⁴CREPS de Strasbourg, Centre de ressources, d’Expertises et de Performances Sportives, Strasbourg, France
⁵Faculty of Sports Sciences, European University of Madrid; 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 11-18

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240302

Abstract | Article (PDF – 638KB) | References

  Review Paper

Lactate threshold training to improve longdistance running performance: A narrative review

Subbarayalu Arun Vijay¹, Chinnusamy Sivakumar², Purushothaman Vinosh Kumar³, Chittode Krishnasamy Muralidharan⁴, Krishnan Vasanthi Rajkumar³, Karuppaiyan Rajesh Kannan⁵, Mani Pradeepa⁴, Prabaharan Sivasankar⁶, Ameer A Mariam^7,8, Udhaya Kumar Albert Anand⁹

¹Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Department of Physical Therapy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
²PPG college of physiotherapy (Affiliated to the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University), Coimbatore, India
³Faculty of Health & Life Sciences INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
⁴CHETTINAD School of Physiotherapy, Chennai, India
⁵Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
⁶Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
⁷Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
⁸Department of Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
⁹Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 19-29

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240303

Abstract | Article (PDF – 506KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Using Gamification in Teaching Physical Education: A survey review

Ricardo Ferraz^1,2, Diogo Ribeiro¹, Ana R. Alves^1,2, José E. Teixeira^3,4,2, Pedro Forte^5,3,2,6, Luis Branquinho^2,7,6

¹Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
²Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, 5001-801 Covilhã, Portugal
³Department of Sports Sciences, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, 5300- 253 Bragança, Portugal
⁴Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, Guarda, Portugal
⁵Department of Sports, Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro, 4560-708 Penafiel, Portugal
⁶CI-ISCE, Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro, 4560-708 Penafiel, Portugal
⁷Agrarian School of Elvas, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, 7350-092 Elvas, Portugal

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 31-44

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240304

Abstract | Article (PDF – 550KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Isokinetic profiles of hamstring and quadriceps muscles in the police special force operators

Aleksandar Kukrić¹, Nemanja Zlojutro^1,2, Robin Orr³, Marko Joksimović⁴, Filip Kukić¹

¹Biomechanics lab, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 78000
²Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, 11000
³Tactical Research Unit, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 4213
⁴Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Montenegro, Montenegro

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 45-50

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240305

Abstract | Article (PDF – 308KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Design and Validation of a New Water Polo Test of Anaerobic Endurance: Preliminary Study of Junior Male Players

Dario Vrdoljak¹, Antonela Karmen Ivišić¹, Ognjen Uljevic¹

¹Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 51-58

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240306

Abstract | Article (PDF – 827KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Validity and reliability of a single-beam sensor for assessment of jump performance

Jeffrey Cayaban Pagaduan¹, Jan Charousek², Jan Dygrýn¹, Lukáš Rubín^1,2

¹Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
²Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 59-64

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240307

Abstract | Article (PDF – 369KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

The effects of single and combined jump exercises utilizing fast and slow stretch-shortening cycle on physical fitness measures in healthy adult males: A randomized controlled trial

Rohit K. Thapa¹, Utsav Chaware², Bhargav Sarmah², José Afonso³, Jason Moran⁴, Helmi Chaabene^5,6, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo⁷

¹University of Guilan, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Rasht, Iran; Roudbar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudbar, Iran
²School of Physical Education and Sports, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar 382305, India
³Centre for Research, Education, Innovation, and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
⁴School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, Essex CO43SQ, United Kingdom
⁵Division of Training and Movement Sciences, Research Focus Cognition Sciences, University of Potsdam, Am Neuen Palais 10, Building 12, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
⁶High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef 7100. Tunisia
⁷Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538 Chile

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 65-74

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240308

Abstract | Article (PDF – 612KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Differential ratings of perceived exertion to quantify weekly and sessional internal load in basketball: an exploratory team-based case series

Eider Iglesias-Torres¹, Asier Gonzalez-Artetxe¹, Aaron T. Scanlan², Asier Los Arcos^1,3

¹1Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Vitoria- Gasteiz, Araba, Spain (AGA: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5007-4524; https://twitter.com/3asiergonzalez)
²Human Exercise and Training Laboratory, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia (https://orcid.org/0000- 0002-0750-8697; https://twitter.com/AaronTScanlan)
³Society, Sports and Physical Exercise Research Group (GIKAFIT), University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Araba, Spain (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1001-7706)

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 75-80

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240309

Abstract | Article (PDF – 493KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Static alignment of the upper limb and performance of athletes with spinal cord injuries

Lale Pooryamanesh¹, Miran Kondrič^2,3, Petra Rajković Vuletić⁴, Mateo Blažević⁴, Hassan Daneshmandi¹

¹University of Guilan, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science, Khalij-e-Fars Highway, Qazvin Rasht, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
²University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport, Gortanova ulica 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
³International Table Tennis Federation, Lausanne, Avenue de Rhodanie 54, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
⁴University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Teslina 6, 21000 Split, Croatia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 1), 81-85

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240310

Abstract | Article (PDF – 164KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

The international study of movement behaviours in the early years: A pilot study from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Edin Užičanin¹, Barbara Gilić², Fuad Babajic¹, Tarik Huremovic¹, Sanjin Hodzic¹, Jasmin Bilalic¹, Dorica Sajber³

¹Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, University of Tuzla, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
²Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
³Faculty of Sport, Univesity of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 5-12

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240901

Abstract | Article (PDF – 322KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Anthropometrical and Physical Performance Profiles of Military Cadets from Angola

Manuel Coge¹, Henrique P. Neiva^1,2, Ana Pereira^3,4,5, Rogério M. Pereira^1,2, Bruno Ribeiro¹, Dulce Esteves^1,2

¹University of Beira Interior, Department of Sport Sciences, Covilhã, Portugal
²Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal
³Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Escola Superior de Educação, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologias, Setúbal
⁴Life Quality Research Centre, Rio Maior, Portugal
⁵SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, Centro de Investigação e Inovação em Desporto Atividade Física e Saúde, Santarém, Portugal

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 13-20

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240902

Abstract | Article (PDF – 375KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Does the Final Score Influence the Physical Demands of Women’s Handball Matches?

Carlos Garcia-Sanchez¹, Rafael Manuel Navarro², Raúl Nieto-Acevedo¹, Alfonso de la Rubia²

¹Deporte y Entrenamiento Research Group, Departamento de Deportes, Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/Martín Fierro 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain
²Faculty of Sports Sciences, European University of Madrid; 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 21-27

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240903

Abstract | Article (PDF – 481KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Beyond Winning: Examining Sociodemographic and Sport Factors Associated with Doping Attitudes in High-Performance Sport Coaches Involved in Olympic Team Sports

Enver Tahiraj¹, Natasa Zenic², Martina Musa³, Ivan Zeljko³, Jelena Rodek²

¹Football Federation of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
²Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
³Faculty of Science and Education, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 29-35

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240904

Abstract | Article (PDF – 232KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Intra- and inter-session reliability of countermovement jump and gait analysis in collegiate athletes measured using an inertial measurement unit (BTS G-Walk)

Rohit K. Thapa^1,2, Gopal Kumar³, Gaurav Kundu³, Preeti Yadav³, Andrew Sortwell^4,5, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo⁶

¹Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
²School of Physical Education and Sports, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, India
³Department of Exercise Physiology, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, India
⁴School of Health Sciences and Physiotherapy, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney, Australia
⁵Research Centre in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, Covilhã, Portugal
⁶Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 37-47

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240905

Abstract | Article (PDF – 206KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Assessing the Effect of Head and Neck Orientation on Head Injury Parameters in Taekwondo

N. Boroushak¹, H. Khoshnoodi², M. Rostami³

¹Department of Sports Biomechanics, Sport Science Research Institute, Tehran, Iran, postal code:1587958711
²Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran, postal code:6451741117
³Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Biomechanic, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, postal code:4741695447

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 49-56

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26773/mjssm.240906

Abstract | Article (PDF – 1150KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

The use of Loss Velocity and the Rate of Perceived Exertion to Assess Effort Intensity During Sets of Bench Press Exercise Performed until Exhaustion

Lara Antunes¹, Wladymir Külkamp², Juliano Dal Pupo¹

¹Federal University of Santa Catarina, Center of Sports, Florianópolis, Brazil
²Santa Catarina State University, Center for Health and Sport Sciences, Florianópolis, Brazil

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 57-63

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240907

Abstract | Article (PDF – 261KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Agreement in Knee Flexion and Hip Extension Range of Motion Assessment between Digital Goniometer and Video-based Motion Tracking Technology

Nenad Nedović¹, Stevan Jovanović¹, Žiga Kozinc², Danilo Vujičić¹

¹Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, College of Health Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia
²University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 65-69

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240908

Abstract | Article (PDF – 723KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Analyzing the effects of competitive fatigue on body composition and functional capacities of youth elite handball players

Francisco Martins^1,2, Cíntia França^1,2,3, Hugo Sarmento⁴, Krzysztof Przednowek⁵, Maciej Śliż⁵, Pedro Campos^6,7, Helder Lopes^1,3, Adilson Marques^8,9, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia^1,2

¹Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
²LARSYS, Interactive Technologies Institute, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
³Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences, and Human Development (CIDESD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
⁴Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF), Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education,University of Coimbra, 3000-115 Coimbra, Portugal
⁵Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
⁶Department of Informatics Engineering and Interactive Media Design, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
⁷WoWSystems Informática Lda, Funchal, Portugal
⁸CIPER, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, 1495-751 Lisbon, Portugal
⁹SAMB, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, 1649-020 Lisbon, Portugal

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 71-77

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240909

Abstract | Article (PDF – 518KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Analysis of Tactical-Technical Attack Performance Factors: A Case Study of a Professional Women's Handball Team

Eduardo J. Dallegrave¹, Mariana K. Beirith¹, William N. Salles², Juarez V. do Nascimento², Alexandra Folle¹

¹State University of Santa Catarina, Physical Education Department, Florianópolis, Brazil
²Federal University of Santa Catarina, Physical Education Department, Florianópolis, Brazil

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 2024, 13( 2), 79-84

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.240910

Abstract | Article (PDF – 170KB) | References

  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), Ahead of Print

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), Ahead of Prin

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), Ahead of Print

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), Ahead of Print

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), Ahead of Print

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), Ahead of Print

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), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/mjssm.250307

Abstract | Article (PDF – 212KB) | References