114 articles for “Competition”

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Analysis of Performance in Elite Young Cross-Country Skiing: Classical Style Vs Skate SkiingFrancisco P.D. la Fuente, Carlos C. Otin, Luis M. Benito et al.Problem statement: The aim of this study was to assess the differences in the skiing performance of two skiing styles (classical style Vs. skate skiing), in a group of young high-level skiers. Approach: Four high-level male junior cross-country skiers from the Centre of Winter Sports of Aragon (Spain), were selected for this study that was developed during two competitions: 10 … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 14 Sep 2011 · 8,827 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Race Distance on Physical, Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Endurance HorsesLawan Adamu, Noraniza Mohd Adzahan, Rasedee Abdullah, Bashir AhmadProblem statement: Endurance horses are generally exposed to severe stress during endurance competitions. These horses are however conditioned to cover the long distances of the competitions at moderate speeds. Approach: This study was conducted in Malaysia to determine the post-race hematological, blood electrolyte and biochemical and physical parameters of horses of 40, 80 and 120 km endurance race categories and … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 27 Dec 2010 · 9,167 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Ways to Conserve and Develop Isan-Shadow Puppet Performances for Promoting Cultural Value and WorthBooncharoen Bamrungchoo, Boonsom Yodmalee, Khaentaphon SamdaengdejProblem statement: Nang Pra Mo Thai Isan (Isan-Shadow puppet performance) is a kind of cultural plays which has been performed for a long time. At present, it has declined from people’s popularity so it should be conserved and developed in order to promote its folk-cultural value and worth. The purposes of this research were: (1) to investigate the diffusion, the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,728 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Physiological Effects on Hormones levels and Kidneys Functions Induced by The Anabolic Androgenic Drug (Sustanon) in Male Guinea PigsAmeen Saleh Ahmed Bin BisherProblem statement: In recent years, the intentional abuse of anabolic androgenic drugs by athletes has increased rapidly in many countries to become a serious negative phenomenon. Athletes, specially in power sports, abuse these drugs such as Sustanon in high doses to obtain a rapid and huge increasing in the muscles mass and to improve their performance during the sport competitions. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,028 accessesView PDF Cite