The effects of perceptual-cognitive training with Neurotracker on executive brain functions among elite athletes
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DOI: 10.1080/23311908.2018.1544105
Abstract: Abstract The current study tests possible transfer effects from NT 3D MOT training among elite athletes from dynamic sports on executive brain functions, such as alerting, orienting, executive control, inhibition, shifting and updating. Sixty athletes… read more here.
Keywords: executive brain; executive; training; elite athletes ... See more keywords
Thyroid Hormone Abuse Among Elite Athletes
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DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvad027
Abstract: Abstract Context Thyroid hormone (TH) abuse for performance enhancement in sport remains controversial and it is not prohibited in sports under the World Anti-Doping Code. However, the prevalence of TH usage in athletes is not… read more here.
Keywords: abuse among; abuse; thyroid hormone; hormone abuse ... See more keywords
Gender gaps in research productivity and recognition among elite scientists in the U.S., Canada, and South Africa
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240903
Abstract: This study builds upon the literature documenting gender disparities in science by investigating research productivity and recognition among elite scientists in three countries. This analysis departs from both the general comparison of researchers across organizational… read more here.
Keywords: research; gender; among elite; elite scientists ... See more keywords
Prevalence of performance enhancing substance use among elite football players in two super league teams in Blantyre, Malawi
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DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v34i3.3
Abstract: Background Use of performance enhancing substances (PES) is common among athletes with a worldwide prevalence ranging from 5% to 31%. There has been little knowledge of PES use in African athletes with no available data… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; football; among elite; elite football ... See more keywords