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Higher Education, Productivity Revelation and Performance Pay Jobs [PDF]

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2015
This paper examines the differences between the subsequent careers of high school and college graduate workers based on a direct role of college graduation with regard to the revelation of workers’ individual abilities. Using NLSY79, we document a positive relationship between off-the-job training/performance-pay jobs and ability for high school ...
BAEK, JISUN, PARK, WOORAM
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Effects of an 8-week self-compassion-based mental preparation program on mood states and 3,000 m performance in cadet cross-country athletes

Frontiers in Psychology
BackgroundMental preparation is increasingly recognized as a key factor in optimizing both psychological and physical performance in athletes; however, its specific effects on mood states and endurance performance in cross-country runners remain ...
Najha Bouallagui, Najha Bouallagui, Chiraz Goumni, Chiraz Goumni, Achraf Hammami, Adel Driss, Riadh Khalifa, Riadh Khalifa, Raouf Hammami, Raouf Hammami, Imen Ben Amar, Imen Ben Amar   +11 more
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Urban–rural differences in BMI status, 24-hour movement guideline compliance, executive functions, and motor skills in preschool children: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Physiology
BackgroundEarly childhood is a critical developmental period during which weight status, 24-hour movement behaviors (MB), executive functions (EF), and motor skills (MS) interact to influence long-term health and development.
Mohamed Amine Ltifi, Mohamed Amine Ltifi, Sonia Meksi, Abdulazeem Alotaibi, Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly   +4 more
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The effects of backward vs. forward running training on measures of physical fitness in young female handball players

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2023
IntroductionThis study examined the effects of an 8-week backward running (BR) vs. forward running (FR) training programmes on measures of physical fitness in young female handball players.MethodsTwenty-nine players participated in this study ...
Senda Sammoud, Senda Sammoud, Raja Bouguezzi, Aaron Uthoff, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Jason Moran, Yassine Negra, Yassine Negra, Younes Hachana, Younes Hachana, Helmi Chaabene, Helmi Chaabene   +11 more
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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
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Effects of Combined Nordic Hamstring and Speed Deceleration Training on Measures of Physical Fitness in Male Youth Soccer Players

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Background: A high level of physical fitness is a critical factor for optimal soccer performance. Therefore, developing key physical components such as sprinting, jumping, and change of direction (CoD) abilities from an early age is essential for both ...
Yassine Negra, Senda Sammoud, Raja Bouguezzi, Younes Hachana, Helmi Chaabene   +4 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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The FIFA 11+ Program Significantly Enhances Physical Performance and Dynamic Balance in Male Handball Players

Applied Sciences
Injury prevention and performance enhancement are key objectives in sports training. The FIFA 11+ program, originally developed to reduce injury risks, has gained attention for its potential benefits in improving physical performance and dynamic balance.
Ridha Aouadi, Mohamed Amine Ltifi, Mohamed Riadh Bedoui, Batool Mohammed Foqha, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi   +4 more
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An extended framework for analysing higher education performance

Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, 2016
The purpose of this study is to follow the call by Duque (2014 ; Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, 25(1–2)) to further develop her framework for analyzing higher education performance which integrates service marketing approaches with the theories of student involvement and retention.
Mikulić, Josip, Baković, Tomislav, Dužević, Ines   +2 more
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