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The effect of training schedule and playing positions on training loads and game demands in professional handball players
(Biology of Sport. 2023;40(3):857-866, 2023)In this research, we aimed to (1) describe the differences in internal and external load between playing positions and (2) characterize the training demands of the days before competitive events for ... -
External and internal load demands in small-sided games according to standard training games in elite rink hockey
(Sport and Performance Science Reports. 2023;187:1-4, 2023)S mall-sided games (SSGs) are useful tasks in modern training methodology, and a growth trend in both practical and scientific fields (1). In outdoor sports like soccer, the evidence is clear regarding ... -
Acupoint transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in hospitalized COPD patients with severe dyspnoea: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. 2023;28:1-6, 2023)Objective: To evaluate the effect of acupuncture transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (acuTENS) on the reduction of dyspnoea during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... -
The distribution of different intensity demanding scenarios in elite rink hockey players using an electronic performance tracking system
(PLoS ONE. 2023 Mar 9;18(3):e0282788, 2023-03-09)Despite the traditional use of average values for determining physical demands, the intermittent and fluctuating nature of team sports may lead to underestimation of the most demanding scenarios. All ... -
Eye-tracking calibration to control a cobot
(International Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements.2023 Mar;11(1):17-25, 2023-03)The present study pursues to determine the optimal operation range of a specific screen-based eye-tracker, the Tobii X2-30, regarding the variation of precision and accuracy in measures. Furthermore, a ... -
Online handwriting, signature and touch dynamics: tasks and potential applications in the field of security and health
(Cognitive Computation. 2021 Oct 1;13:1406-1421, 2021-10-01)Advantageous property of behavioural signals (e.g. handwriting), in contrast to morphological ones (e.g. iris, fingerprint, hand geometry), is the possibility to ask a user to perform many different ... -
The effect of fatigue on the performance of online writer recognition
(Cognitive Computation. 2021 Oct 3;13:1374-1388, 2021-10-03)The performance of biometric modalities based on things done by the subject, like signature and text-based recognition, may be affected by the subject’s state. Fatigue is one of the conditions that can ... -
Graphomotor and Handwriting Disabilities Rating Scale (GHDRS): towards complex and objective assessment
(Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties. 2024 Mar;29(1):2024, 2024-03)Graphomotor and handwriting disabilities (GD and HD, respectively) could significantly reduce children’s quality of life. Effective remediation depends on proper diagnosis; however, current approaches ... -
Computerized assessment of handwriting in de novo Parkinson’s disease: a kinematic study
(Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2024 Sep;126:107072, 2024-09)Introduction: Dysgraphia, a recognized PD motor symptom, lacks effective clinical assessment. Current evaluation relies on motor assessment scales. Computational methods introduced over the past decade ... -
Computer-aided diagnosis of graphomotor difficulties utilizing direction-based fractional order derivatives
(Cognitive Computation. 2024 Nov;17(13), 2024-11)Children who do not sufficiently develop graphomotor skills essential for handwriting often develop graphomotor disabilities (GD), impacting the self-esteem and academic performance of the individual. ... -
Effects of acute beetroot juice intake on performance, maximal oxygen uptake, and ventilatory efficiency in well-trained master rowers: a randomized, double-blinded crossover study
(Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2024;21(1):2373170, 2024)Background: Beetroot juice (BRJ) intake has been considereda practical nutritional strategy among well-trained athletes. Thisstudy aimed to assess the effects of BRJ intake on performance,cardiorespiratory ... -
Cognitive impairment detection based on frontal camera scene while performing handwriting tasks
(Cognitive Computation. 2024;16:1004-1021, 2024)Diagnosing cognitive impairment is an ongoing field of research especially in the elderly. Assessing the health status of the elderly can be a complex process that requires both subjective and objective ... -
Online signature recognition: a biologically inspired feature vector splitting approach
(Cognitive Computation. 2024;16:265-277, 2024)This research introduces an innovative approach to explore the cognitive and biologically inspired underpinnings of feature vector splitting for analyzing the significance of different attributes in ... -
Discriminative power of handwriting and drawing features in depression
(International Journal of Neural Systems. 2024;34(2):2350069, 2024)This study contributes knowledge on the detection of depression through handwriting/drawing features, to identify quantitative and noninvasive indicators of the disorder for implementing algorithms for ... -
Analysis of gender differences in online handwriting signals for enhancing e-health and e-security applications
(Cognitive Computations. 2023;15:208-219, 2023)Handwriting is a complex perceptual–motor skill that is mastered around the age of 8. Although its computerized analysis has been utilized in many biometric and digital health applications, the possible ... -
Development, validity and reliability of objective structured clinical examination in nursing students
(SAGE Open Nursing. 2023; 9:1-8, 2023)Introduction: The adoption of measurement instruments such as the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is essential to assess clinical competencies in nursing students. Objective: The purpose ... -
Bioelectrical, anthropometric, and hematological analysis to assess body fluids and muscle changes in elite cyclists during the Giro d’Italia
(Biology. 2023;12(3):450, 2023)This study aimed to characterize and monitor the body fluid and muscle changes during the Giro d’Italia in nine elite cyclists via bioelectrical (whole-body and muscle-localized) anthropometric and ... -
Electric vehicle powertrains with modular battery banks tied to multilevel NPC inverters
(Electronics. 2023;12(2):266, 2023)Nowadays, the internal combustion engine in vehicles is being replaced by electric motors, giving way to the electric vehicle, which results in reduced environmental impact, higher efficiency and lower ... -
Physiological demands and motion analysis of elite foil fencing
(PLoS ONE. 2023;18(2):e0281600, 2023)The aim of this study was to determine the physiological demands and motion analysis of a simulated fencing competition. Eighteen fencers each completed 5 ‘poule’ (5 touches) and ‘direct elimination ... -
Professional competences to promote healthy ageing across the lifespan: a scoping review
(European Journal of Ageing. 2023; 20(45), 2023)As societies age, the development of resources and strategies that foster healthy ageing from the beginning of life become increasingly important. Social and healthcare professionals are key agents in ...