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Support for and resistance against large stadia: the role of lifestyle and other socio-economic factors [PDF]
, 2012 From the Olympics to the World Cup, mega sporting events are a source of enjoyment for tens of thousands of people, but can also be a source of intense debate and controversy.
Ahlfeldt, Gabriel M. +2 more
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PM&R, EarlyView.Abstract Background The effectiveness of platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) injections in chronic tendinopathies remains debated. Although the product's characteristics play a role, the impact of postinjection recommendations remains poorly investigated. Objective To establish principles and guidelines for post‐PRP injection rehabilitation and return to ...
Vincent Gremeaux +12 more
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Educational Legacy of the Rio 2016 Games: Lessons for Youth Engagement
Societies, 2020 The promise of the Rio 2016 Games was to influence the entire population of Brazil, but the major impact was expected to be on children and the youth. The development of youth education programs promoting Olympic and Paralympic values was one of the main
Lyusyena Kirakosyan
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How nocs translate the olympic values into action in the 21st century [PDF]
, 2019 El Movimiento Olímpico se basa en una creencia compartida en la filosofía del Olimpismo y en los valores olímpicos de la amistad, la excelencia y el respeto.
Holmegaard, Nils
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Wheat breeding approaches for designing wheat to thrive in a warmer world
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Wheat is a vital food crop, accounting for approximately 20% of daily calories and protein consumed worldwide. However, modern‐day wheat is under pressure from global change. The improvement rate of wheat yields is not keeping up with the demand of our growing population. Furthermore, abiotic and biotic stressors are becoming more prevalent. This paper
Jake Hill, Surbhi Grewal, Stella Edwards
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UCanWBGT: urban street canyon heat stress calculation for weather and climate models
Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, EarlyView.This work introduces UCanWBGT, a new model to calculate wet‐bulb globe temperature in an urban environment, suitable for use with weather and climate model data. We present the model, then verify its performance against observations made in the streets of Paris during heatwave conditions.
Jonathan K. P. Shonk +4 more
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Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingBackgroundThe Olympic Movement (OM) has evolved considerably, with the modern Olympic Games as its main emblem in the world. Within its most recent agenda, issues such as sustainability, fair play, however, inclusion and gender equity have gained greater
Hussein Muñoz-Helú +4 more
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Pedagogical Values of Olympic Education
Studies in Sport Humanities, 2016 Olympic education is currently perceived as one of the most eff ective forms of upbringing, which is why it should be included in modern pedagogy. It is important because of the values of Olympism and education through sport. When speaking of Olympic education, its origins and precursor should be studied as well.
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OLYMPIC VALUES: THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS [PDF]
Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 2010 Well could we shout: Gold for the victor; Zanes for scoundrels! Human beings are capable of the most beautiful acts, yet also the most despicable. Inevitably, this is also true in the world of sport, the history of which includes abundant examples of fair and foul play alike.
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Despite the growth of eSports, the sector faces critical challenges related to its sustainability. This research analyzes these issues from an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) perspective. This paper consists of a systematic literature review on eSports and its implications for sustainability.
M. Ertz +5 more
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