scholarly journals A Survey on Dietary Supplement Consumption in Amateur and Professional Rugby Players

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Antonio Jesús Sánchez-Oliver ◽  
Raúl Domínguez ◽  
Paola López-Tapia ◽  
Francisco Miguel Tobal ◽  
Pablo Jodra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Whey Protein ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Creatine Monohydrate ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Post Exercise ◽  
Sports Drinks ◽  
Competition Period ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Rugby Players ◽  
And Training

Purpose: the aim of the present study was to analyse the pattern of dietary supplements (DS) consumption on federated rugby players, including the analysis of differences based on the sex and competitive level (professional vs. amateurs). Material and methods: 144 rugby players (83 male and 61 female), of whom 69 were professionals and 75 amateurs, were recruited for the study. All the participants filled out a specific questionnaire about DS consumption including questions related to the consumption of DS and their effects on sport performance and health status. Results: 65.3% of participants declared consuming at least one DS, with a higher prevalence in males than females (77.1% vs. 49.2%) and in professionals thanin amateur players (79.7% vs. 52.0%). The main reason for consumption was to enhance sport performance (62.3%) with differences only based on sex (74.3% males vs. 43.2% females). The most common purchase sites were the Internet (45.6%) and specialised stores (39.8%). As to the moment of ingestion, professionals did this most frequently during competition and training (56.4% vs. 28.2%), whereas amateur players did so only during competition (20.5% vs. 3.6%). Moreover, professional player intake most frequently in post-exercise (65.5% vs. 35.9%), whereas amateur during pre-exercise (30.8% vs. 5.5%). The DS most consumed included whey protein (44%), caffeine (42%), sports drinks (38%), energy bars (34%) and creatine monohydrate (31%), with a higher prevalence in male and professional players of whey protein and creatine monohydrate. Conclusions: The main reason for DS consumption is for enhancing sports performance). Professional players more frequently purchase them on the Internet and consume DS during training and competition period and in the post-exercise, whereas amateur players consume during competition and pre-exercise. Related to the main form of DS consumption, it is observed that a moderate consumption of DS could be considered ergogenic, such as whey protein, sport bar and creatine, while an absence of other DS could be considered ergogenic.

scholarly journals Utilising a tactical periodization framework to simulate match demands during rugby sevens training

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Tee ◽  
Bradley Diamandis ◽  
Andy Vilk ◽  
Cameron Owen
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Maximum Velocity ◽  
Session Types ◽  
Peak Match ◽  
Competition Period ◽  
Speed Training ◽  
Rugby Players ◽  
And Training ◽  
Physical Preparation

Rugby sevens is a demanding sport that requires extensive physical preparation. Travel and logistical challenges in rugby sevens mean that coaches often have limited contact time with players, but must ensure adequate physical, technical and tactical preparation. Tactical periodisation (TP) presents a potential solution by simultaneously developing these aspects of performance, but this concept has not been empirically tested. To investigate the effectiveness of TP, microtechnology devices were used to measure total distance, high-speed distance, maximum velocity, mean acceleration, PlayerLoad and collisions in a group of international sevens rugby players (n=22) during four tournaments and two training camps. Differences in the mean and peak demands of matches and training session types (volume, quality, speed, collision) were determined using linear mixed models and effect sizes (ES) with 95% confidence intervals. Volume and quality training types simulated mean and peak match demands effectively with only PlayerLoad demonstrating a practically important reduction from match exertion (match vs. quality ES = -0.97, 95%CI -1.17 to -0.77). Speed training exceeded the peak high-speed running demands of matches over durations from 1 to 5 minutes (ES range 1.78 to 2.54). These results demonstrate that training guided by tactical periodization principles represents an effective method of preparation during the competition period.

ROLE AND MAIN DIRECTIONS OF INTERNET MARKETING DEVELOPMENT

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liudmyla Kurylo ◽  
◽  
Yaroslav Kozchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Internet Marketing ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Moment

The author conducted a study of the role and actual functions of Internet marketing nowadays, analyzed the latest publications and studies of domestic and foreign scientists relating to Internet marketing. The definitions of Internet marketing by various scientists were considered. It was determined by the problematic that exists in the field of internet marketing at the moment. A review of modern tools we identified the main tools of Internet marketing, by which the communication occurs on the Internet: SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), search (paid) advertising, Media advertising, SMM (Social Media Marketing) social media marketing, content marketing, E-mail marketing; Hootsuit's company research analysis determined the number of Internet users and purchasing power in the online environment, which averaged 500 USD per year. The number of Internet users in the online environment averaged 500 USD per year. And also to prioritise specific types of products. We have also identified that search engines are the main source of learning new information for consumers. Having analysed the dynamics of internet penetration in Ukraine, it appears that the number of internet users increased by 8% in 2019, with 22.96 million Ukrainians using the internet at the end of 2019. The article examines the possibilities of Internet marketing tools that become available when using such a tool as web analytics, including: personalised offers to customers, building relationships with customers, after a purchase is made and increasing their retention rate. A study of advertising costs on the social network Facebook, during the presidential elections in Ukraine in 2019 and during the presidential race in the USA in 2020 was conducted. And also defined the role played by social networks in building relationships with the target audience. During the research, recommendations for the use of the main tools of Internet marketing were made and it was determined which business areas are not suitable for each of the tools. Based on the research and statistical data was predicted directions of development of Internet marketing.

scholarly journals Bolus Ingestion of Whey Protein Immediately Post-Exercise Does Not Influence Rehydration Compared to Energy-Matched Carbohydrate Ingestion

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gethin Evans ◽  
Lewis Mattin ◽  
Isabelle Ireland ◽  
William Harrison ◽  
Adora Yau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Whey Protein ◽  
Carbohydrate Ingestion ◽  
Post Exercise

scholarly journals Worldwide Connectivity for the Internet of Things Through LoRaWAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Vangelista ◽  
Marco Centenaro
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Cellular Network ◽  
Wide Area ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Wide Area Network ◽  
Frequency Bands ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) paradigm is gradually gaining market acceptance. In particular, three prominent LPWAN technologies are emerging at the moment: LoRaWAN™ and SigFox™, which operate on unlicensed frequency bands, and NB-IoT, operating on licensed frequency bands. This paper deals with LoRaWAN™, and has the aim of describing a particularly interesting feature provided by the latest LoRaWAN™ specification—often neglected in the literature—i.e., the roaming capability between different operators of LoRaWAN™ networks, across the same country or even different countries. Recalling that LoRaWAN™ devices do not have a subscriber identification module (SIM) like cellular network terminals, at a first glance the implementation of roaming in LoRaWAN™ networks could seem intricate. The contribution of this paper consists in explaining the principles behind the implementation of a global LoRaWAN network, with particular focus on how to cope with the lack of the SIM in the architecture and how to realize roaming.

scholarly journals The Determinants Of Primary Employment In U.S. States

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Halil Dincer Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Safety Regulations ◽  
Zoning Regulations ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Main Components ◽  
And Training

We examine the relationship between `primary employment` and `business friendliness` of U.S. states. Do states with a low score in `business friendliness` worry small business owners too much and hence force them to run their business as their primary job? We look at several main components of `business friendliness` including `Ease of start`, `Ease of hire`, `Overall regulations`, and `Training and networking`. We also look at subcomponents including the different types of regulations and technology use. How does each of these factors affect a business owner’s decision to focus mainly on his/her business? We use the `United States Small Business Friendliness Survey` done by Kauffman Foundation and Thumptack.com in 2013 and converted the letter scores ranging from A+ to F in the survey to numerical scores ranging from 12 to 1 (i.e. 1 being the lowest score which corresponds to F). Therefore, after the conversion, each state has a numerical score on each business-friendliness category. The survey also asks business owners if they use the internet when starting a business, when paying their taxes, or when licensing. For each state, we compute the percentage of owners in each state using the internet when starting a business, when paying their taxes, or when licensing. We call these three percentage numbers for each state their `Internetstart`, `Internettax`, and `Internetlicensing` scores. Then, using the mean score for all states for each type of regulation or internet score, we divide the states into two groups: the `high-score states` and the `low-score states`. In our analysis, we use non-parametric tests to compare the `high-score states` to the `low-score states`. Our non-parametric tests show that although none of the main components (i.e. `Ease of start`, `Ease of hire`, `Overall regulations`, and `Training and networking`) seem to affect `primary employment`, the overall business friendliness score of a state significantly affects `primary employment`. When we examine the different types of regulations, we find that `Health and safety regulations`, `Licensing regulations`, and `Zoning regulations` affect `primary employment`. `Employment regulations`, `Tax code`, or `Environmental regulations` does not have a significant impact. These findings may indicate that business owners are more worried with regard to Health and safety regulations, Licensing regulations, and Zoning regulations, therefore more of them choose to take matters into their own hands. Another possible explanation may be the relative complexity of the tasks associated with these regulations. Finally, our results show that technology use in the entrepreneurial process does not affect `Primary employment`.

scholarly journals Freelance in Modern Russian Society: Job Search Through the Internet and by Means of the Internet

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 03003
Author(s):  
Anatoly Gretchenko ◽  
Alexander Gretchenko
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Modern Russian

Freelancing is largely based on finding a job through the Internet and by means of the Internet, which allows you to open up new opportunities for the Russian economy and make structural changes to it. But the attitude of Russian society to the new form of employment is still poorly understood. At the moment in Russia, freelancing is at the stage of development and its further development depends on the attitude of the society towards this type of employment. Today, Russian society is undergoing especially important changes in connection with the pandemic, which turned out to be an unexpected test for every person, as well as for the whole society. The self-isolation regime has strongly affected the economic spheres of life, confronted companies with remote work, and people with an understanding of all the positive and negative aspects of working outside the office. The hypotheses put forward have been partially confirmed. In modern Russian society, the attitude towards the freelancers is rather neutral, but the share of positive assessments is also high. A small proportion of respondents expressed a negative attitude towards the freelancers, which indicates an overall good attitude towards freelancing. Therefore, the main goal of this article is to identify the attitude towards freelancing in modern Russian society.

scholarly journals The Devices of the Internet of Things Based on the Recognition of Handwriting Words with Mobile Assisted

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Ghazi Hussein Shakah
Keyword(s):  
Remote Control ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Handwriting Recognition ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Type Machine ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Internet Of Things ◽  
Server System

<span>At the moment, all observed forms of communication are reduced either to a person-to-person scheme or person-to-device. But the Internet of Things (IoT) offers us a tremendous Internet future, in which will appear the communication type machine-machine (M2M). This makes it possible to integrate all communications into a common infrastructure, allowing not only to manage everything that is around us but also providing information about the state of these things. The purpose of this paper is to create the client part of the client-server system for remote control of home appliances using cloud services through commands entered using handwritten words. For this, we develop algorithms and methods for handwriting recognition using neural networks and implement a mobile application on the Android platform, which allows remote control of devices via cloud services based on commands entered using handwritten words. Anyway, this article will give a good understanding to other researchers who want to start their research on the IoT and will contribute to the effective accumulation of knowledge.</span>

Effects of whey protein in carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks on post-exercise rehydration

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 685-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Li ◽  
Feng-Hua Sun ◽  
Wendy Ya-Jun Huang ◽  
Stephen Heung-Sang Wong
Keyword(s):  
Whey Protein ◽  
Post Exercise

THE EMOTION OF JOY IN SOCIAL NETWORKS: VERBAL, PARAVERBAL AND NONVERBAL FORMS OF EXPRESSION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.V. Kolmogorova ◽  
S.R. Akhmadeeva
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Team Sport ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Emotion Expression ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Text Data ◽  
Gender Factor

The article explores the text data of the Internet-comments published on social networks by fans to celebrate the victory of their favorite sportsmen. The aim of the publication is to analyze verbal, paraverbal and nonverbal forms of emotion expression in two groups of fans: those who are keen on sports profiling typically masculine properties (strength, audacity, endurance), and, on the contrary, those who are passionate about the sport performance featuring feminine characteristics (grace, beauty, flexibility). The conducted comparative analysis gives evidence about the presence of a number of specific features due to the effect of gender factor. However, this factor largely correlates with other variables, such as linguacultural patterns, the nature of the sport itself (team sport vs individual sport).

Digital Resources and Approaches Adopted by User-Centred Museums

2014 ◽  
pp. 181-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludovico Solima
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Open Content ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Individual

Society is experiencing unprecedented changes, largely attributable to the evolution of communication technologies, which are steadily reframing our way of life, and the methods we use to establish and maintain social relations. Museums are therefore facing numerous challenges, in general as a result of these developments: apps, open content, and the Internet-of-things. A complex relationship can be created between visitors and the museum, and this also opens new unexplored opportunities for user involvement in the museum's activities, even during the course of the visit itself. It is worth taking care to identify all the variables involved in the museum-visitor-relationship, which also encompasses the social dimension. Both the museum and the individual are active participants in a gradually expanding relationship, namely the growth of the so-called Web 2.0 and social media. Therefore, we can assume the need for museums to develop a conscious strategy for their social media presence, a real social media strategy, which forms part of the museum's wider digital strategy. The increasingly pervasive spread of e-mobile technology is a foretaste of the moment when museumgoers will radically change both the way of establishing relations with these organisations and the actual ways of using museum services. This chapter focuses on digital resources and approaches adopted by user-centred museums, where there is an increasing impact from the internet and social media.

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