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Dear Readers,

It is with great pleasure that we present the October 2025 issue of Sport Mont Journal, featuring twenty outstanding papers by researchers from across the globe. We extend our sincere congratulations to all authors whose dedication, expertise, and innovation have enriched this issue. Your work reflects the highest standards of scientific excellence and international collaboration. We would also like to express our deep appreciation to our editors and reviewers, whose rigorous and constructive evaluations ensure the scientific quality and integrity of every published article.

We would like to remind you that Sport Mont, founded in 2003, has a rich tradition and is recognized as one of the leading regional journals in the field of sports sciences. Over more than two decades of continuous publication, the journal has featured over 1,700 scientific papers authored by researchers from all continents. Today, Sport Mont is indexed in several international databases, most notably Scopus, and is currently undergoing the evaluation process for inclusion in the Web of Science, which is expected to be completed soon.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce the upcoming scientific conference of the Montenegrin Sports Academy, which will be held in April 2026 in the beautiful coastal city of Budva, Montenegro (https://csakademija.me/conference/index.html). This event will provide an exceptional opportunity for knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of research in the field of sports sciences.

We warmly invite authors to continue submitting their high-quality manuscripts to our journal and to join us in Budva, where we look forward to engaging in discussions and inspiring scientific exchange. Your contributions and presence will form the cornerstone of this vibrant and stimulating event. Finally, we express our sincere gratitude to all of you for your ongoing support and contribution to our journal. Your commitment to advancing knowledge, science, and sport is truly commendable. We look forward to continued collaboration and shared success.

Editors-in-Chief
Prof. Dusko Bjelica, PhD
Borko Katanic, PhD
Barbara Gilic, PhD

Current Issue

  Original Scientific Paper

Field Position- and Training Age-Related Differences in Motor-Cognitive Abilities of 10–17-Year-Old Soccer Players

Peter Kacur, Monika Vašková, Tomas Elias

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260201

Abstract | Article (PDF – 458KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Context is Key: University Sports Practice and its Influence on Sleep Patterns

Pedro Pinheiro Paes, Frederico Camarotti Júnior, Wlaldemir Roberto dos Santos, Rubem Cordeiro Feitosa, Pedro Henrique da Silva Zeferino, Bruna Daniele Monteiro Lima, Byanka Santos Cavalcante de Oliveira, Marlene Salvina Fernandes da Costa

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260202

Abstract | Article (PDF – 211KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Relationships of Selected Parameters of Isokinetic Strength and Explosive Power in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters

Tomáš Kozák, Monika Vašková, Kristína Němá, Jaroslav Sučka, Pavel Ružbarský

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260203

Abstract | Article (PDF – 208KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Performance Indicators in Elite Croatian Women’s Handball: A Longitudinal Analysis

Ante Burger, Nikola Foretic, Nenad Rogulj

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260204

Abstract | Article (PDF – 209KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Examination of the Relationship Between Attitudes Towards Healthy Nutrition and Sleep Quality: The Role of Lifestyle Factors

Bekir Erhan Orhan, Buket Karadağ, Walaa Alkasasbeh, Aydin Karaçam

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260205

Abstract | Article (PDF – 254KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

15-Second Repeated Vertical Jump Models versus Ergometer Approaches for Lower-Limb Average Power Assessment: A Preliminary Exploratory Comparison

Vlad Adrian Geantă, Pierre Joseph de Hillerin

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260206

Abstract | Article (PDF – 690KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Cultivating Universal Values through Physical Education Pedagogy

Eko Purnomo, Nina Jermaina, Agus Gumilar

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260207

Abstract | Article (PDF – 196KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of Adaptive Riding on Children with Cerebral Palsy

Kürşat Özcan, Hürmüz Koç

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260208

Abstract | Article (PDF – 492KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of a Combined Iyengar Yoga and Yoga Nidra Intervention on Pain, Physiological, and Psychological Outcomes in Older Men with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ajendra Narayan Samal, Shankar Kanagasabapathy, Josyula Tejaswi, Satheeshkumar Palanivel, Jagadeeswari Suresh, Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil, Mou Pramanik, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Carmen Magdalena Camenidis, Vlad Adrian Geantă

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260209

Abstract | Article (PDF – 1084KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Context is Key: Certain factors that inhibit the success of two- and three-point shots in basketball

Marko Isakovic

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260210

Abstract | Article (PDF – 258KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of Hydrogel-Based Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Cycling Performance and Acid– Base Balance in Trained Cyclists: a Pilot Randomized Crossover Study

Ulisses Nunes Abbud, Lennon Pereira Caires, Tauana Freitas Casagrande, Gloria Elisa Florido Mendes, Ludimila Leite Marzochi, Mario Abbud-Filho, Heloisa Cristina Caldas

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260211

Abstract | Article (PDF – 394KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Correlation Between Body Mass Index, Self-Esteem and Stress Among Female Handball Players

Ghazi El-Kailani, Ayed Zureigat, Khaled Atiyat, Nidal ALqasem, Omar A’mir, Mersal AL-Mersal, Osama Abdel Fattah

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260212

Abstract | Article (PDF – 195KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Acute Effects of Elastic Resistance Band-Based Post-Activation Potentiation Protocol on Explosive Performance in Trained Male Tennis Players

Prashant Kumar Choudhary, Suchishrava Choudhary, Borko Katanic, Yajuvendra Singh Rajpoot, Sohom Saha, Ritesh Bhardwaj, Vlad Adrian Geantă, Robert Citozi

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260213

Abstract | Article (PDF – 278KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Effect of Chronic Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Physical Performance and Lactate Markers in Elite Marathon Runners Living at Altitude: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial

Topacio D. Torres Vera, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Alexander J. Iman Torres, Jose J. Narrea Vargas

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260214

Abstract | Article (PDF – 248KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Suboptimal Hydration in Collegian Folk Dancers - A Two-Microcycle Assessment of Fluid Intake and Urine Specific Gravity: An Exploratory Study

Adrián Štafura, Miloš Štefanovský, Bayram Ceylan, Stanislav Kracek, Matej Chren, Martin Belas

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260215

Abstract | Article (PDF – 407KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Attitudes Toward Exercise, Relaxation, and Sleep as Stress Management Strategies among University Undergraduates

Okechukwu Kingsley Oforka, Amarachi Ejike, Samuel Ifeanyi Dibia, Abdulkareem Babatunde Taiwo, Perpetua Chinyere Ofili, Amaka Harry Ononuju, Oliver Igwebuike Abbah, Michael Gbemisola Aina

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260216

Abstract | Article (PDF – 272KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Examining Qualitative Changes in Physical Fitness and Body Composition in a School-Based Physical Literacy Intervention: Methodological and Practical Considerations

Damir Sekulic, Tomislav Pranjic, Ivana Cerkez Zovko, Marin Corluka, Petra Rajkovic Vuletic

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260217

Abstract | Article (PDF – 206KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Analyzing Associations Between Health Literacy, Physical Literacy, and Physical Activity: A Structural Comparison of Exercising and Non-Exercising Older Women

Nika Jukic, Miran Pehar, Ivan Kvesić, Dean Kontić, Nataša Zenić

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260218

Abstract | Article (PDF – 254KB) | References

  Original Scientific Paper

Wearable-Monitored External Workload (GPS/GNSS/IMU) and Lower-Limb Muscle Injuries in Football: A Systematic Review and Exploratory Data Synthesis

Yulingga Nanda Hanief, Sri Sumartiningsih, Setya Rahayu, Karol Jaskulski, Hadi, Abi Fajar Fathoni, Zackary S. Cicone, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Awang Firmansyah

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260219

Abstract | Article (PDF – 303KB) | References

  Review Paper

Kinematic Parameters of the Kick Start: A Systematic Review

Ivan Matúš, Kristína Němá, Tomas Elias

Sport Mont 2026, 24(1), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260220

Abstract | Article (PDF – 282KB) | References