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Editorial: Training load in sport: current challenges and future perspectives
Branquinho, Luís; Miguel Forte, Pedro; França, Elias de; Ferraz, Ricardo; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Thomatieli-Santos, RonaldoTraining load is a critical component of athletic development, serving as a fundamental determinant of performance enhancement and injury prevention (1). Factors such as training intensity, volume, frequency, and density must be carefully managed to promote positive adaptations in athletes (2). The concept of training load is not merely a measure of the amount of work performed, it is a complex interplay of fac...
Hierarchical clustering of the pre-exam anxiety levels in physically inactive a...
Encarnação, Samuel; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Sortwell, Andrew; Branquinho, Luís; Ferraz, Ricardo; Afonso, PedroThe relationship between physical activity and anxiety among students has been extensively studied, with research highlighting the protective effects of physical activity on mental well-being. Methods: This article synthesizes existing literature on the topic and presents a novel analysis of pre-exam anxiety rates among physically inactive high school students from 56 countries. Using data from the Programme fo...
Bioactive peptides from milk proteins with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and ...
Borges, Thaís; Coelho, Pedro; Prudêncio, Cristina; Gomes, Ana; Gomes, Paula; Ferraz, Ricardo; Coelho, Pedro; Prudêncio, Cristina; Ferraz, RicardoPeptides from protein ingredients exhibit key biological activities, including antimicrobial, antihypertensive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and immunomodulatory effects. Aligning with the One Health approach, there is growing investment in promoting pet health and well-being. As a result, sustainable functional ingredients are increasingly essential for pet food development. In this work, peptide...
Observational Analysis in Basketball: A literature review
Branquinho, Luís; Marques, Mário C.; Paiva, Eduardo; Reis, Tiago; Sousa, Ana Maria; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Ruzmetov, Nemat; Matos, Sérgio; Arede, JorgeTechnological instruments and methods for monitoring, observation, and analysis have become increasingly important for gaining insights into basketball performance. Thus, this literature review aimed to compile information about methods and instruments for observational analysis in Basketball. Previous studies have applied several valid methods for physiological, technical, and tactical analysis in Basketball, ...
Hierarchical clustering of the pre-exam anxiety levels in physically inactive a...
Encarnação, Samuel; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Sortwell, Andrew; Branquinho, Luís; Ferraz, Ricardo; Afonso, PedroThe relationship between physical activity and anxiety among students has been extensively studied, with research highlighting the protective effects of physical activity on mental well-being.Methods This article synthesizes existing literature on the topic and presents a novel analysis of pre-exam anxiety rates among physically inactive high school students from 56 countries. Using data from the Programme for ...
Identifying Optimal Pitch Training Load in Elite Soccer Players
Titton, Adriano; França, Elias de; Branquinho, Luís; Barros, Luís Fernando Leite; Campos, Pedro; Marques, Felipe O.; Glória, Igor Phillip dos SantosThere are no data in the literature regarding the optimal pitch training load (PTL) for elite soccer teams during congested seasons. This study had three goals: (1) identify whether there is an adaptation in match physical performance (MPP) in response to PTL throughout a congested season in elite soccer players; (2) identify whether MPP adaptation is specific to the coach’s PTL philosophy; and (3) identify the...
Shaping Training Load, Technical–Tactical Behaviour, and Well-Being in Football...
Afonso, Pedro; Forte, Pedro; Branquinho, Luís; Ferraz, Ricardo; Garrido, Nuno D.; Teixeira, José EduardoFootball performance results from the dynamic interaction between physical, tactical, technical, and psychological dimensions-each of which also influences player well-being, recovery, and readiness. However, integrated monitoring approaches remain scarce, particularly in youth and sub-elite contexts. This systematic review screened 341 records from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, with 46 studies meeting th...
A practical case of mentoring in higher education at a health school
Saúde, Miguel; Ferraz, Ricardo; Silva, Vítor; Barreto, João; Portugal, Paula; Santos, Joana; Vieira, Mónica; Vieira, Mónica; Santos, JoanaThe rapid advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is reshaping higher education, particularly in creative fields such as design, multimedia, and audiovisuals. Students increasingly seek faster solutions for academic challenges, often relying on AI-generated content rather than engaging in research, critical analysis, and validation through credible sources or instructors. This tendency weak...
Utilizing spent yeast for tannin adsorption in chestnut shell treatment solutions
Vieira, Elsa F.; Amaral, Tomás; Ferraz, Ricardo; Delerue-Matos, Cristina; Ferraz, RicardoThis study evaluated the use of brewer’s spent yeast (BSY) as an adsorbent for tannins from a chestnut shell extract (CS tannin extract). This extract was derived from an alkaline treatment (5% NaOH (v/v)) to recover cellulosic material from chestnut shells and needed valorization. Various BSY treatments, including lyophilization, immobilization in calcium alginate beads, and alkaline and acid treatments, were ...
Innovative use of spent Brewer’s yeast for tannin adsorption from treatment sol...
Vieira, Elsa Marisa; Amaral, Tomás; Delerue-Matos, Cristina; Ferraz, Ricardo; Ferraz, RicardoThis study aimed to evaluate the capacity of spent brewer’s yeast (BSY) to adsorb tannins and other phenolic compounds from an alkaline-extracted chestnut shell tannin solution (CS tannin extract). The alkaline extraction process used 5% NaOH (v/v), a method commonly employed to extract cellulosic material from chestnut shells (CSs). The findings of this research contribute to the development of more sustainabl...