Sporting Events Research Articles

Magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer based on coordination for the determination of trace banned substance furosemide in human urine.

Furosemide (FUR), banned in sports events by the World Anti-Doping Agency, is a key target in drug tests, necessitating a pretreatment material capable of selectively, rapidly, and sufficiently separating/enriching analytes from complex matrices. Herein, a metal-mediated magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer (mMIP) was rationally designed and synthesized for the specific capture of FUR. The preparations involved the utilization of chromium (III) as the binding pivot, (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane as functional monomer, and Fe3O4 as core, all assembled via free radical polymerization. Both the morphologies and adsorptive properties of the mMIP were characterized using multiple methods. The resulting Cr(III)-mediated mMIP (ChM-mMIP) presented excellent selectivity and specificity toward FUR. Under optimized conditions, the adsorption capacity reached 128.50mg/g within 10 min, and the imprinting factor was 10.41. Moreover, it was also successfully applied as a dispersive solid-phase extraction material, enabling the detection of FUR concentration as low as 20ng/mL in human urine samples when coupled with a high-performance liquid chromatography/photodiode array. Overall, this study offers a valuable strategy for the development of novel recognition material.

An ecosystem approach to the development of a physically active population in the Arctic conditions

In the modern world, human well-being and his development determine the level of development of society as a whole. It is therefore important to focus efforts on creating conditions for every person to live a fulfilling life, including access to quality healthcare, education, cultural and sporting events. Investment in a person is necessary in order to ensure his successful participation in society, his self realization and the realization of potential. A healthy, educated and developed person is able to fully contribute to the development of society, improve the economy and social sphere. We must remember that man is the center of any ecosystem, and his well-being should be the main concern of society. Investment in people today is an investment in the future of society, which will bear fruit in the form of progress towards a more just and developed world. The idea is reflected that the well-being of a modern person depends, among other things, on his physical health. In this regard, an analysis of the development of physical culture is given using the example of the Arctic region, defined as part of the structure of the ecosystem of modern society. It talks about the need for a conscious approach to increasing the physically active population in the Arctic region.

Sports Facilities and Equipment Management: Implications for Young Athletes Sports Participation in Nigeria

Studies have indicated that management of sports facilities and equipment are imperative for young athletes’ sports participation. Sports facilities are those immobile infrastructures for sports training, competitions and events. While, sports equipment are items that are movable and are utilized for a period of time. Sports facilities and equipment management are referred to the process of planning, purchasing, administering, coordinating and evaluating the day-to-day procedure of facilities and equipment utilization. This paper explored the role of sports facilities and equipment management on young athletes’ sports participation in Nigeria. The concepts of sports facilities and equipment management were critical reviewed. Related issues were also discussed, such as; sports facilities and equipment maintenance cost, standard sport facilities, modernization in sports facilities and equipment management and safety in sports facilities and equipment usage. It concluded among others that sports facilities and equipment management create a safe and healthy environment for sports participation among young athletes, which in turn set the tone for promising great future athletic performance. It was recommended among others that personnel that will be responsible for the management of sports facilities and equipment should be experience.

Investigation of Football Fans’ Perceptions of Event Quality According to their Typologies

This research aims to develop a reliable and validated fan typology scale and to examine whether the perception of the quality of a sports event differs according to fan typology. In the first stage of the research, the scale was developed using quantitative research methods. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was applied to 339 fans, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used on 260 fans. Analysis results show that the structure of the tested scale provides valid and reliable evidence, and the structure consists of 35 items gathered under seven dimensions. After the development of the scale, in the second stage of the research, the relationship between the typologies of the fans and the quality perceptions of the sports event was examined. While Gençlerbirliği and Ankaragücü supporters using the Eryaman Stadium constituted the universe of the research, the sample of the study consisted of 502 fans selected by criterion sampling method. A two-stage hierarchical cluster analysis was used to reveal the fan typology. In addition, the research questions were tested using the t-test, ANOVA, and χ2. It was determined that four types of fans emerged: “hooligan,”“fanatic,”“classical,” and “social.” In addition, it was determined that the perceptions of event quality differed significantly according to the fan’s typologies. In this direction, it can be said that football clubs should develop different communication strategies to improve the perception of all fan types.

Economical impact of sport events: evidence from euro, world cup

Economical impact of sport events: evidence from euro, world cup

Identifying the Main Motivations to Visit Salt Mines: Do Socio-demographic Variables Matter?

Identifying the Main Motivations to Visit Salt Mines: Do Socio-Demographic Variables Matter? Salt has been extracted from mines in Europe for thousands of years. More recently, some of these salt mines reinvented themselves as new tourism objectives attracting hundreds of thousands and even millions of visitors each year. This research aims to investigate the main reasons tourists visit a former salt mine, focusing on Turda Salt Mine, in Romania, as a case study. The study found that the main motivations for visiting the former salt mine were leisure/relaxation, learning, adventure, to try something new and to escape the daily routine whereas participation in various cultural/religious and sport events as well as socialization with like-minded people were considered the least important motivations. The results also show that some socio-demographic factors could influence motivation to visit a salt mine. The findings of this research have a number of practical implications for the marketing and management of salt mines which are outlined at the end of the paper. Keywords: tourism motivation, salt mines, Turda Salt Mine, Romania, socio-demographic variables.

MANIPULATION AS A TYPE OF SPEECH INFLUENCE IN SPORTS ARTICLE

Background. The article focuses on the manipulative influence issues in sports analytical articles. Nowadays our life is significantly affected by sport and key sports events are covered by mass media. Since one of the major functions of mass media is the function to influence the reader, an attempt to analyze the mechanisms of manipulation within the framework of sports discourse seems to be reasonable. Based on the theoretical research study, it is established that manipulation is primarily characterized by its covert nature. In the practical part an analysis of linguistic ways of representation of manipulation on lexical and syntactical levels is given. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to define the mechanisms of manipulation in sports analytical articles and to analyze their linguistic side. Materials and methods. The research material comprises 7 sports analytical articles of 2024 taken from digital versions of the British magazines such as The Guardian and The Sun. The main research methods include analysis and synthesis of theoretical materials, discourse and contextual analysis together with descriptive method. The methods enumerated have given an opportunity to obtain accurate data on linguistic representation of various ways of manipulation in sports discourse. Results. The results of the study have shown that sports analytical articles possess a significant potential to influence the reader due to some manipulative methods such as hedges, labels, first person pronoun in a plural form, rhetorical questions and multiplication. The ways of linguistic representation of these manipulative methods are analyzed. Practical implications. The research results can be used for further investigation of ways of manipulation within sports analytical articles as well as in the development of courses on speech influence and sports discourse.

Taekwondo competition marketization development strategy based on SWOT-AHP model

China middle school students Taekwondo League, as the highest level of taekwondo events for middle school students, is an important part of middle school sports events. The development of the league can not only enrich sports activities, mobilize the enthusiasm of middle school students for sports, but also conducive to the improvement of students' will quality and psychological quality as well as training reserve talents. With the rapid development of taekwondo League for middle school students, problems such as imperfect market organization and operation system, unreasonable competition system and imperfect management system of sports teams have been exposed, which affect the sustainable development of the competition to a certain extent. This paper mainly uses the SWOT AHP research method to explore the market commercialization status quo, existing problems and development strategies of Chinese middle school students Taekwondo League, so as to provide theoretical basis for other related studies.

Gastrocnemius Strain: A Case Study

Gastrocnemius Strain is a painful condition of partial tearing of the medial belly of the gastrocnemius, caused by overstretching the muscle by concomitant ankle dorsiflexion and full knee extension. Contributory factors are muscle fatigue and degenerative changes [1]. The purpose of the case study is to present a case of Gastrocnemius Strain, who underwent physiotherapy department. The 35 years male was having pain in the left calf muscle for last eight days. According to the patient the pain started while running in the field for practicing for an upcoming sports event. He felt sudden acute pain in the left leg, followed by swelling after he placed his left heel on the field. He went to consult a physiatrist in a private hospital nearby. During examination, in clinic there was swelling, tenderness around the middle & lower part of left Gastrocnemius muscle. There was increase pain in the leg during dorsiflexion of left foot, both active & passive. He was unable bear full weight on the affected limb. Measurement of right & left Gastrocnemius muscle was 38 cm & 40 cm respectively, from 8 cm below tip of patella. The Thompson squeeze test was negative though it was painful. He was walking in non-weight bearing pattern using walker. M.R.I report suggested, there was fluid collection in left calf muscle, between Soleus & medial head of Gastrocnemius, most prominent at the myotendinous junction. There was also tear with oedema in anterior fibres of left mid & distal part of lateral head of Gastrocnemius & anterior fibres of distal part of medial head of Gastrocnemius. The patient was treated with low-level laser therapy for 15 sittings & was advised to apply Cryotherapy followed by crepe bandage application. After completion of treatment, there was minimum tenderness or pain in the affected area. The patient was able to bear full weight on the left limb. He was advised to continue exercises for strengthening Gastrocnemius & Soleus muscle at home as demonstrated. Pain was measured using V.A.S on the first day before & last day after treatment. Keywords: Gastrocnemius Strain, low-level laser therapy, clinical case, calf muscle injury, Cryotherapy..

Campus Officials’ Perceptions of Alcohol Policies for College Sporting Events

ABSTRACT Background Excessive alcohol use among college students and the associated consequences experienced is a serious public health concern for university officials. Event-specific drinking occasions, such as “game-day” are of special concern. Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess campus officials’ perceptions of implementing a policy regulating alcohol consumption during tailgating. Methods Researchers used a cross-sectional research design to survey Division-I Football Bowl Subdivision schools. Results Although enforcement varied, most institutions (68.4%) had a policy regulating alcohol during tailgating. Multiple regression analysis revealed that perceived benefits was the only construct predictive of having a policy; therefore, to advance prevention efforts, the advantages of this policy should be emphasized. Discussion Addressing alcohol use on college football game-day is imperative to promoting student health and well-being. Translation to Health Education Practice Health education specialists, presidents, and other university leaders need to take a proactive stance regarding prevention issues, including during college sports events, because they are ultimately responsible for the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Can watching the World Cup make you mentally healthier? Positive associations between involvement in physical activities and flourishing were mediated by psychological need satisfaction

BackgroundThe current understanding of the relationship between physical activity involvement and flourishing, as well as the underlying psychological mechanisms, remains limited. Building upon the basic psychological need theory, this study investigates whether and how engaging in physical activities, either as a spectator (e.g., in sports events such as the World Cup) or a participant, explains individual differences in flourishing.MethodsA total of 1201 Hong Kong-based Chinese adults (Mage = 42.90, SD = 11.40; 54% female) completed an anonymous online survey from the quarter-final to final stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in December 2022.ResultsFindings showed that spectator (World Cup) involvement and participant involvement were positively correlated. Moreover, both types of involvements were correlated with flourishing. In addition to the hypothesized positive association with relatedness satisfaction, spectator (World Cup) involvement was also demonstrated significant associations with autonomy and competence satisfaction. Path analysis indicated that associations between physical activities and flourishing were partially mediated by the satisfaction of all three basic psychological needs.ConclusionsThis study is the first to apply the basic psychological need theory in the context of physical activity and supports its relevance in understanding individual differences in flourishing. Different stakeholders are encouraged to recognize the benefits of both spectator and participant involvements in physical activities, which may help them develop supportive strategies (e.g., physical activities with parents, sports events for spectators and participants, and funding for media/communities) in mental health promotion.

The effect of sports event on revisit intention to build sports tourists’ sustainability.

The effect of sports event on revisit intention to build sports tourists’ sustainability.

Research on the Image of Yanqing in Mainstream Media Coverage of the Winter Olympics

The successful hosting of large-scale sports events can assist in the construction and dissemination of urban media image, and enhance urban competitiveness. This article mainly takes news reports on Yanqing from three mainstream media outlets, namely People's Daily, Beijing Daily, and Beijing Evening News, during the Winter Olympics as research samples. Using methods such as content analysis, the article analyzes Yanqing's urban media image from multiple perspectives by analyzing the emotional color, coverage density, themes, and keyword frequency of news reports. It presents a good media image of Yanqing built at different levels such as government, environment, culture, and society during the Winter Olympics.

Exploring the Green Development of Large Scale Sports Events in China from the Perspective of Ecological Civilization

Exploring the Green Development of Large Scale Sports Events in China from the Perspective of Ecological Civilization

Using shanghai municipal data to examine whether student sacrifice exercise in response to academic pressure

The competitive education environment in Mainland China pressure many students to take up after-school lessons, cutting into their leisure time and exercise less, setting a path towards a more sedentary lifestyle. We use a survey on sports consumption for Shanghainese adolescent ages 6 to 17 to examine whether they sacrifice sports activity as they advance through the grade. We found that students a year older exercise 16.2 fewer minutes per week, 1.38 percent less likely to spend on sports training, 1.42 percent more likely to watch sports events, 1.90 percent more likely to buy more sports related goods. Our result shows that students substitute sports activities with more expenditure on sports products and events. When older adolescent exercise less, we are concerned that it may contribute to rising obesity and a more sedentary lifestyle.

Mind or Medal: Elite Athletes’ Mental Health Management in Sports Events

There is a conversation in American athletics over the mental health experiences of athletes. Elite athletes encounter consequences ranging from mental well-being to mental illness. Some experts are concerned health of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games athletes. The proliferation of research on elite athletes’ mental health culminated in the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Expert Consensus Statement. Given the importance of athletes’ mental health, this case study reviews the literature and the relevance of athletic identity to the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of poor mental health and fills the gap in theory/research and practice in elite sport.

Analisis Sentimen AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes

The AFC U-23 Asian Cup is a very important football tournament watched by millions of fans across Asia and the world. Sentiment analysis of these events can provide insight into how the public feels and opinions towards the matches, teams and players, which can be very beneficial for organizers, sponsors and the media. This research uses the Naïve Bayes algorithm to group words from the Twitter application with the aim ofprovide a significant contribution to the understanding of public perception and fan involvement in major sporting events such as the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024. The results of this research withusing the Naïve Bayes algorithm to analyze public opinion regarding the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup gave an accuracy value of 78%. These results show that the Naïve Bayes model has quite good performance in carrying out sentiment analysis. Keywords: AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024, Sentimen, Naïve Bayes, Twitter

Do Satisfied Visitors Intend to Revisit a Large Sports Event? A Case Study of a Large Sports Event In Indonesia

Abstract Only a few studies on large sports tourism explore motorsport events such as the Moto Grand Prix. The present study addresses this gap by examining the factors influencing visitors’ satisfaction and intention to revisit related to the large sports event of MotoGP, Indonesia. The data were collected from visitors who had attended the MotoGP event in Indonesia using an online questionnaire with purposive sampling. The partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis was applied in this study to analyze the data. The findings indicate that hospitality, accessibility, and attraction significantly influenced visitor satisfaction at the MotoGP sports event in Mandalika, Indonesia. However, the factors of hospitality, infrastructure, accessibility, and attraction are insignificant where it concerns visitors’ intention to revisit. Moreover, satisfaction successfully influences visitors to revisit the MotoGP event in Indonesia. This study contributes to research on sports event management in large sports events by examining the factors that influence satisfaction and intention to revisit in the context of the MotoGP sports event, and contributes both theoretically and practically to research on sports events and tourism.

An analysis of Pakistan’s destination attributes and their effects on international tourists’ intentions to visit

This paper aims to generate a clear understanding of Pakistan’s important attributes and their direct and indirect influence via perceived destination images on international tourists’ intentions to visit for a holiday. It employed quantitative research methods through the use of a correlation research design. Both direct and indirect effects of destination attributes on visit intentions were examined and a self-administered online survey was distributed across several social media platforms. The results of multiple regression analysis revealed that landscape, services, local attitudes toward tourists, safety and risk, sport and special events were found to be statistically significant predictors of such intentions. However, all the destination attributes were found to have an indirect influence on international tourists via the perceived destination image of Pakistan.

Informing evidence-based policy for sport-related concussion: are the consensus statements of the concussion in sport group fit for this purpose?

ABSTRACT This essay explores how evidence-based policy can be developed for sport-related concussion (SRC), focusing particularly on the role and influence of the Consensus Statements of the Concussion in Sport Group (CiSG). Three credible policy purposes are suggested: (i) to mitigate acute health impacts of concussion events in sport; (ii) to reduce or eliminate the identified causes of SRC (direct blows to the head, neck, or body); and (iii) to improve long-term brain health outcomes for athletes. Eight of ten systematic reviews commissioned for the most recent Consensus Statement, and ten of its thirteen headings, address the first purpose. The primary influence of the CiSG Consensus Statements has been to improve SRC acute response practice and protocols in professional/elite sport, which has always been their primary policy purpose, although evidence of improvement is more limited in child/adolescent and recreational sport. But a primary focus on mitigating acute health impacts has crowded out other credible policy purposes of concern to stakeholder groups with whom evidence-based policy for SRC must be co-produced. No recommendations are made to improve long-term brain outcomes for athletes because concerns about imperfections in evidence are cited to question the link between such outcomes and SRC. Modifications to reduce or eliminate purposive blows to the head, neck, or body that are permitted as a structural part of the way some sports are played are given very limited attention, even when discussing prevention, where they are just one approach considered alongside protective equipment, neuromuscular strengthening, and concussion management strategies. The essay concludes that the CiSG should shift the primary policy purpose of its Consensus Statements to address the identified causes of SRC: purposive blows to the head, neck, or body. Reducing or removing causes of SRC both better safeguards children/adolescents and renders debates about the link between SRC and long-term brain health outcomes superfluous.