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), 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