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Comparison of Risk of Injury on Artificial Turf and Grass among Young Football Players

مجله پژوهش در علوم توانبخشی, 2017
Introduction: Recently, the use of artificial turf has been increased in many parts of the world. However, the effects of artificial turf on the risk of injuries are still debated in literature and published papers have reported contradictory data. Thus,
Mostafa Zarei, Niloufar Rahmani
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Influence of the mechanical properties of third-generation artificial turf systems on soccer players' physiological and physical performance and their perceptions.

PLoS ONE, 2014
The aim of this research was to evaluate the influence of the mechanical properties of artificial turf systems on soccer players' performance. A battery of perceptive physiological and physical tests were developed on four different structural systems of
Javier Sánchez-Sánchez, Jorge García-Unanue, Pedro Jiménez-Reyes, Ana Gallardo, Pablo Burillo, José Luis Felipe, Leonor Gallardo   +6 more
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Deep Learning-Based Weed Detection in Turf: A Review

Agronomy, 2022
Precision spraying can significantly reduce herbicide input for turf weed management. A major challenge for autonomous precision herbicide spraying is to accurately and reliably detect weeds growing in turf. Deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs), an
Xiaojun Jin, Teng Liu, Yong Chen, Jialin Yu   +3 more
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Influence of forage substrates on environmental and egg microbiology in cage-free aviary housing

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 2022
SUMMARY: Within aviary systems, open litter areas are provided to allow hens to express a more robust behavioral repertoire. However, data is limited on the influence forage substrates have on environmental and egg microbiology.
J.S. Garcia, D.R. Jones, R.K. Gast, C.I. Robison, P. Regmi, D.M. Karcher   +5 more
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Climate adaptive solution for artificial turf in cities: integrated rainwater storage and evaporative cooling

Frontiers in Sustainable Cities
The number of artificial turf fields in cities has increased due to increased pressure on outside sport facilities caused by a higher population density.
Marjolein H. J. van Huijgevoort, Dirk Gijsbert Cirkel, Joris G. W. F. Voeten   +2 more
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Investigating Turf Burn–Related Videos on TikTok: Cross-sectional Study

JMIR Dermatology, 2022
BackgroundDue to the increased use of artificial turf, turf burn has become a common sports injury. Turf burn is caused by exposed skin sliding on artificial turf. Health complications, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
Brendan Jae Uk Hong, Benjamin K P Woo
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EFFECT OF THE THICKNESS AND WIDTH OF ARTIFICIAL TURF FIBER ON THE FRICTION AND ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE GENERATED DURING SLIDING [PDF]

Journal of the Egyptian Society of Tribology, 2019
The present work discusses the effect of the fiber thickness and width of the artificial turf on the friction and electrostatic charge (ESC) generated during sliding ofsport and football shoes as well as bare foot on its surface. Friction coefficient and
A. M. Samy, W. Y. Ali
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The effects of artificial surface temperature on mechanical properties and player kinematics during landing and acceleration

Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2016
Background: Artificial turf is considered a feasible global alternative to natural turf by many sports governing bodies. Consequently, its ability to provide a safe and consistent playing surface regardless of climate becomes essential.
Laura Charalambous, Hans Christian von Lieres und Wilkau, Wolfgang Potthast, Gareth Irwin   +3 more
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Life cycle assessment of football fields in Nordic climates: Comparing artificial and natural turf systems

Cleaner Environmental Systems
Sport is more than just a game—it's a global phenomenon that shapes cultures, economies, and communities. Football, the world's most popular sport, is a prime example. Yet beneath the surface lies an overlooked environmental cost.
Mikael Säberg, Emma Lindkvist, Roozbeh Feiz, Patrik Thollander   +3 more
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Key performance indicators at FIFA Women's World Cup in different playing surfaces.

PLoS ONE, 2020
The aim of this study was to examine the key performance indicators of female professional soccer players during the 2011 and 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, played on different surfaces (natural and artificial turf respectively).
Jorge Garcia-Unanue, Alvaro Fernandez-Luna, Alvaro Fernandez-Luna, Pablo Burillo, Leonor Gallardo, Javier Sanchez-Sanchez, Samuel Manzano-Carrasco, Jose Luis Felipe   +7 more
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