Biology of Sport
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Mpox in sports: A comprehensive framework for anticipatory planning and risk mitigation in football based on lessons from COVID-19

Karim Chamari, Helmi Ben Saad, Wissem Dhahbi, Jad Adrian Washif, Abdelfatteh El Omri, Piotr Zmijewski, Ismail Dergaa

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Effects of home confinement on mental health and lifestyle behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak: Insight from the ECLB-COVID19 multicenter study

Achraf Ammar, Khaled Trabelsi, Michael Brach, Hamdi Chtourou, Omar Boukhris, Liwa Masmoudi, Bassem Bouaziz, Ellen Bentlage, Daniella How, Mona Ahmed, Patrick Mueller, Notger Mueller, Omar Hammouda, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Annemarie Braakman-jansen, Christian Wrede, Sophia Bastoni, Carlos Soares Pernambuco, Leonardo Mataruna, Morteza Taheri, Khadijeh Irandoust, Aïmen Khacharem, Nicola L Bragazzi, Jana Strahler, Jad Adrian, Albina Andreeva, Jordan M Glenn, Nicholas T Bott, Faiez Gargouri, Lotfi Chaari, Hadj Batatia, Samira C khoshnami, Evangelia Samara, Vasiliki Zisi, Parasanth Sankar, Waseem N Ahmed, Gamal Mohamed Ali, Osama Abdelkarim, Mohamed Jarraya, Kais El Abed, Wassim Moalla, Mohamed Romdhani, Asma Aloui, Nizar Souissi, Lisette Van GemertPijnen, Bryan L Riemann, Laurel Riemann, Jan Delhey, Jonathan Gómez-Raja, Monique Epstein, Robbert Sanderman, Sebastian Schulz, Achim Jerg, Ramzi Al-Horani, Taysir Mansi, Mohamed Jmail, Fernando Barbosa, Fernando Ferreira-Santos, Boštjan Šimunič, Rado Pišot, Saša Pišot, Andrea Gaggioli, Piotr Zmijewski, Stephen J Bailey, Jürgen Steinacker, Karim Chamari, Tarak Driss, Anita Hoekelmann

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From human writing to artificial intelligence generated text: examining the prospects and potential threats of ChatGPT in academic writing

Ismail Dergaa, Karim Chamari, Piotr Zmijewski, Helmi Ben Saad

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Original paper

A novel combination of genomic loci in ITGB2, COL5A1 and VEGFA associated with anterior cruciate ligament rupture susceptibility: insights from Australian, Polish, Swedish, and South African cohorts

Senanile B. Dlamini, Colleen J. Saunders, Paweł Cieszczyk, Krzysztof Ficek, Charlotte K. Häger, Eva-Lena Stattin, Kjell G. Nilsson, Nir Eynon, Julian A. Feller, Oren Tirosh, Christian D. Bope, Emile R. Chimusa, Mary-Jessica N. Laguette, Malcolm Collins, Alison V. September
Biol Sport. 2026;43:3–20
Online publish date: 2025-07-16
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152346
Original paper

Effects of eccentric- and concentric-based plyometric programmes on strength, speed and tensiomyography parameters of female athletes

Nikola Prvulović, Ana Lilić, Saša Pantelić, Milan Čoh, Milica Kojadinović, Vesna Vučić, Boštjan Šimunič
Biol Sport. 2026;43:21–33
Online publish date: 2025-07-16
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152343
Original paper

Interaction effects between possession status and percentage: insights from modeling match-running performance across possession status in male soccer

Pengyu Pan, Carlos Lago-Peñas, Miguel Lorenzo-Martinez, Robert Rein, Tianbiao Liu, Daniel Memmert, Ricardo Resta Serra, Roberto López del Campo
Biol Sport. 2026;43:35–44
Online publish date: 2025-07-16
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2025.151653
Original paper

Interchangeability of external player load variables from different athlete tracking systems in English Premier League soccer players

Ronan Kavanagh, Kevin McDaid, Jack McDonnell, David Rhodes, David Tivey, Jill Alexander, Damian Harper, Piotr Zmijewski, Ryland Morgans
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 45–52
Online publish date: 2025-08-05
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153304
Original paper

Key performance indicators of offensive transitions in elite women’s football: a machine learning and explainability approach

Claudio A. Casal, José Luis Losada, Ana M. de Benito Trigueros, Rubén Maneiro, Iyán Iván-Baragaño
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 53–64
Online publish date: 2025-08-05
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153309
Original paper

Effects of velocity loss with blood flow restriction in full squat on strength gains, neuromuscular adaptations, and muscle hypertrophy

Juan Sánchez-Valdepeñas, Luis Rodiles-Guerrero, Pedro Jesús Cornejo-Daza, Jose Antonio Paez-Maldonado, Clara Cano-Castillo, Beatriz Bachero-Mena, Miguel Sánchez-Moreno, Juan José González-Badillo, Eduardo Saez de Villarreal, Fernando Pareja-Blanco
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 65–75
Online publish date: 2025-08-05
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2025.151657
Original paper

Pupil dynamics reveal preparatory processes in the generation of pro-saccades and anti-saccades in open skill sports athletes

Jui-Tai Chen, Yi-Hsuan Chang, Cesar Barquero, Chin-An Wang
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 77–94
Online publish date: 2025-08-05
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153308
Original paper

Exploring the potential synergistic pharmacological and psychological effects of caffeine on exercise performance: a placebo-balanced study

Juan Del Coso, Beatriz Lara, César Gallo-Salazar, Francisco Areces, Millán Aguilar-Navarro, Verónica Giráldez-Costas, Jorge Gutiérrez-Hellín, Fernando Valero, Juan Jose Salinero
Biol Sport.2026; 43: 95–105
Online publish date: 2025-08-05
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153332
Original paper

The loading impact of training and match-play on non-contact muscle injuries in elite male soccer players. A seasonal analysis

Ryland Morgans, Rafael Oliveira, Mauro Mandorino, Piotr Zmijewski, Ben Ryan, Toni Modric, Jose Teixeira, Alexandre Moreira
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 107–114
Online publish date: 2025-08-06
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153305
Original paper

The impact of caffeine-mediated gut microbiota regulation on the athletic performance of football players

Jianlou Yang, Hongda Zhu, Bo Yao, Wei Zhang, Xiaodong Xing, Weibo Cheng, Chen Dong
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 115–125
Online publish date: 2025-08-06
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153312
Original paper

Effect of plyometric training based on the integral reactive strength index of national-level jumpers and sprinters. A randomized crossover trial

Raynier Montoro-Bombú, Hugo Sarmento, Armando Costa, Valter Pinheiro, Paulo Malico Sousa, Carlo Buzzichelli, Luis Rama
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 127–138
Online publish date: 2025-08-06
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152351
Original paper

How do muscle injuries relate to return-to-performance metrics in male elite football players?

Marc Guitart, Antonio Alonso-Callejo, Gil Rodas, Francesc Cos, Andres Martin-Garcia, Xavi Franquesa, Berta Carles, Xavier Valle, Xavier Yangüas, Jose Luis Felipe
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 165–175
Online publish date: 2025-08-13
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153532
Original paper

Twenty-four weeks of combined exercise training prevents metabolic syndrome progression in adult women: evidence from a randomized controlled trial

Mouna Abrougui, Refka Hassine, Monia Zaouali, Asma Ben Abdelaziz, Asma Omezzine, Meriam Denguezli
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 177–186
Online publish date: 2025-08-13
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153313
Original paper

Effects of different velocity loss thresholds on strength, neuromuscular adaptations, and muscle hypertrophy during bench press training in women

Luis Rodiles-Guerrero, Clara Cano-Castillo, Pedro Jesús Cornejo-Daza, Juan Sánchez-Valdepeñas, Borja Sañudo, Miguel Sánchez-Moreno, Beatriz Bachero-Mena, Fernando Pareja-Blanco
Biol Sport. 2026;43:187–198
Online publish date: 2025-08-29
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152347
Original paper

The effectiveness of differential learning in small-sided soccer games for skill development in U20 amateur male players

Jaouher Hamaidi, Wissem Dhahbi, Mohamed Mansour Bouzourraa, Noomen Guelmami, Mohamed Ben Aissa, Wassim Moalla, Ismail Dergaa, Katja Weiss, Thomas Rosemann, Beat Knechtle, Makrem Zghibi
Biol Sport. 2026,43:199–211
Online publish date: 2025-08-29
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2025.151661
Original paper

Relationship between aerobic performance and match running performance in elite soccer players including playing position and contextual factors

Jakub Kryściak, Tomas Maly, Maciej Tomczak, Toni Modric, James Malone, František Zahálka, Christian Clarup, Kirk Phillips, Marcin Andrzejewski
Biol Sport. 2026;43:213–225
Online publish date: 2025-08-29
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153311
Original paper

Evening smartphone exposure impairs sleep quality and next-day performance in elite soccer players: a randomized controlled trial

Nadia Dridi, Mohamed Abdelkader Souissi, Rim Dridi, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Atef Salem, Sofien Fekih, Mokhtar Chtara, Bessem Mkaouer, Hamdi Chtourou, Ismail Dergaa, Nizar Souissi, Valentina Stefanica, Piotr Żmijewski, Ryland Morgans
Biol Sport. 2026;43:227–242
Online publish date: 2025-08-29
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152348
Original paper

Technical-tactical performance of Spanish female basketball players in first division (2013–2022): effects of match outcome, location, and playing position

Carlos D. Gómez-Carmona, Elena Gómez-Ramos, María I. Piñar, José M. Contreras, Sergio J. Ibáñez
Biol Sport. 2026;43:243–256
Online publish date: 2025-08-29
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152349
Original paper

Physiological and performance parameters associated with critical power decline in hypoxia among highly-trained endurance athletes

Tomasz Kowalski, Adrian Wilk, Kinga Rębiś, Jadwiga Malczewska-Lenczowska, Andrzej Klusiewicz, Tadej Debevec, Raphael Faiss
Biol Sport. 2026;43:257–265
Online publish date: 2025-08-29
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153530
Original paper

Reciprocal relationships between sleep quality, mental health and the quality of life in elite athletes: A pilot study

Mohamed Romdhani, Emna Bentouati, Rihab Abid, Imen Moussa-Chamari, Karim Chamari, Helmi Ben Saad, Tarak Driss, Nizar Souissi
Biol Sport. 2026;43:267–279
Online publish date: 2025-09-09
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.154147
Original paper

Recreational football training preserves bone health in women over 9 years during the menopause transition

Magni Mohr, May-Britt Skoradal, Tórur Sjúrðarson, Niklas R. Jørgensen, Jann Mortensen, Peter Krustrup
Biol Sport. 2026;43:281–290
Online publish date: 2025-09-09
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.154145
Review paper

Nutrition as a missing piece in the development of youth male soccer players: a scoping review and future directions

Diogo V. Martinho, Oliver Gonzalo-Skok, Karim Chamari, Adam Field, Filipe Manuel Clemente, André Rebelo, Élvio R. Gouveia, Vitor Hugo Teixeira, Piotr Zmijewski, Pedro Mendes, Pedro Campos, Hugo Sarmento
Biol Sport. 2026;43:291–317
Online publish date: 2025-09-09
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2025.151654
Original paper

Neuromechanical effects and predictive profiling of sprint priming strategies in elite youth sprinters

Krzysztof Kotuła, Aleksander Matusiński, Adam Maszczyk, Lucas A. Pereira, Adam Zajac, Irineu Loturco
Biol Sport. 2026;43:319–327
Online publish date: 2025-09-12
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.154150
Review paper

A new conceptual framework for managing hamstring injury risk in soccer – implementing a data-informed approach: a narrative review

Guglielmo Pillitteri, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Marco Petrucci, Hugo Sarmento, Antonio Figueiredo, Tindaro Bongiovanni, Antonino Bianco, Giuseppe Battaglia, Tim J. Gabbett
Biol Sport. 2026;43:329–353
Online publish date: 2025-09-16
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2025.151660
Original paper

The role of artificial intelligence in sports training: opportunities, challenges and future applications for competitive swimming

Luca Puce, Piotr Żmijewski, Filippo Cotellessa, Cristina Schenone, Halil I. Ceylan, Nicola L. Bragazzi, Carlo Trompetto
Biol Sport. 2026;43:355–367
Online publish date: 2025-09-16
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152352
Original paper

Inter-limb asymmetry across multiple soccer tasks varies with maturity status in young players: a cross-sectional study

Hamza Marzouki, Bilel Cherni, Alâa Edine Sassi, Anissa Bouassida, Ezdine Bouhlel, Yung-Sheng Chen, Karim Chamari
Biol Sport. 2026;43:369–378
Online publish date: 2025-09-16
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.154159
Original paper

Injuries according to sexual maturity status: a three-season observational study with male academy players of a professional Spanish football club

Mauricio Monaco, Eirik Halvorsen Wik, Abdulaziz Farooq, Gil Rodas
Biol Sport. 2026;43:393–403
Online publish date: 2025-09-29
 
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.154143
 
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