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• MakaleYalnız künye2026/r/munzur/4192
  Examining the Effect of Digital Sports Games on the Motivation Levels of Secondary School Students Regarding Participation in Sports Activities

  Bozkurt, Eyup; Toker, Oguzhan; Aldim, Umit Ferit; Akgün, Tarik Fikret; Tümen, Tugba; Erdogan, Ramazan

  The aim of this research is to examinethe effect of digital sports games on themotivation levels of secondary school students in participating in sports activities.The research was conducted using a correlational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, and the researchgroup consisted of 141 volunteer students(80 male, 61 female) studying at the secondary school level in different provincesduring the 2024-2025 academic year. Apersonal information form and the DigitalSports Games Motivation Scale, developedby Kim and Ross (2006) and expanded byCianfrone et al. (2011), were used as datacollection tools. The SPSS software package was used for data analysis, and significance was accepted as p < 0.05. According to the research findings, it was determined that the students' motivation levels for digital sports games were generallyat a moderate level. The sub-dimensionswith the highest motivation were identified as team commitment, entertainment,and socialization. No statistically significant difference was found in digital sportsgame motivation levels according to gender, height, body weight, place of residence, income level, and parental educa-tion level variables (p > 0.05). Regarding the weekly digital game playing timevariable, a significant difference was foundonly in the entertainment sub-dimension;students who played digital sports gamesfor 5-8 hours a week had higher entertainment levels than the other groups (p <0.05). In conclusion, it can be said thatdigital sports games play a motivating rolefor secondary school students, especially inthe dimensions of entertainment and teamcommitment, but this effect is related togame time and the quality of interactionwith the game rather than demographicvariables. It is suggested that digital sportsgames should be considered not as an alter-native to physical sports activities, but as asupportive and complementary element tointerest in sports.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2026/r/munzur/4442
  EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE ABOLITION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN 12TH GRADE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOLS: AN EXAMINATION BASED ON THE VIEWS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

  Kadi, Mustafa Nurullah; Cücü, Behnam; Yildirak, Ahmethan; Yilmaz, Emrullah; Erdogan, Ramazan; Öztürk, Mehmet Ali

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1/r/munzur/1372
  The mediating role of problem solving in the relationship between emotional intelligence and mental well-being

  Erdoğan, Ramazan; Özcan, Büşra; Kızar, Oktay; Kızılkoca, Mustafa; Çalışır, İrem Kaptangil; Bozkurt, Eyüp; Uğurlu, Fatih Mehmet; Tan, Suriye; Koçal, Meryem

  Background: This study aims to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and mental well-being among university students and to reveal the mediating role of problem-solving skills in this relationship. Methods: Of these students, 707 participated, and the Emotional Intelligence Trait Scale, the Warwick-Edinburgh Psychological Well-being Scale, and the Problem-Solving Inventory were used as data collection tools. The SPSS software was used for data analysis. Results: Emotional intelligence appears to have a significant effect on mental well-being, and emotional intelligence directly significantly predicts problem-solving skills, but mental well-being does not have a significant effect on problem-solving skills. Emotional intelligence appears to have a direct effect on problem-solving, and mental well-being mediates this effect. The explanatory power of the model is moderate in terms of the role of emotional intelligence in predicting mental well-being and more limited in terms of its role in predicting problem-solving skills. Conclusion: In conclusion, emotional intelligence strengthens individuals’ mental well-being and directly positively impacts their problem-solving skills. However, mental well-being does not play a mediating role in the problem-solving process. This suggests that the direct effect of emotional intelligence is primary in improving problem-solving skills, and mental well-being does not serve as a decisive mediating factor in this process. Therefore, interventions aimed at strengthening emotional intelligence can be effective both in enhancing individuals’ mental well-being and in directly supporting problem-solving skills.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1/r/munzur/1108
  Examining the effect of authentic leadership and contextual performance on work engagement among employees working in sports organizations

  İnce, Uğur; Özcan, Büşra; Siyahtaş, Anıl; Erdoğan, Ramazan

  Background – This study examines the relationship between authentic leadership and employees’ contextual performance and investigates its association with work engagement. Specifically, the aim was to explore how authentic leadership practices are associated with employee motivation and job performance in the sports sector. Methods – The study employed a quantitative research method using measures of authentic leadership, work engagement, and contextual performance. Data were collected through surveys administered to participants, and various statistical analyses were conducted. A mediation analysis was conducted to examine whether work engagement mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and contextual performance. Results – The analysis showed that authentic leadership is positively associated with work engagement (β = 0.516; p < 0.001). Work engagement is also positively associated with contextual performance (β = 0.393; p < 0.001). Mediation analysis suggested that authentic leadership is indirectly associated with contextual performance through work engagement [indirect effect β = 0.205; 95% CI (0.152, 0.259); p < 0.001], while the direct association between authentic leadership and contextual performance remained significant (β = 0.311; p < 0.001). Conclusion – The study’s results indicate that authentic leadership is positively associated with contextual performance via higher employee engagement in the sports sector. The trusting environment and supportive communication provided by authentic leaders are associated with higher employee motivation and linked to better performance outcomes. The findings suggest that sports managers may benefit from cultivating authentic leadership qualities, which are likely to be associated with greater organizational effectiveness.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1/r/munzur/1020
  Short-term effects of powerlifting-based training on hormonal, metabolic, and lipid profile markers in male basketball players: a randomized controlled trial

  Tizar, Ercan; Erdoğan, Ramazan

  Background: Powerlifting-based resistance training is increasingly incorporated into athletic conditioning programs; however, its short-term endocrine and metabolic responses remain insufficiently explored. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the short-term, exercise-induced changes associated with a powerlifting-based training program on selected hormonal, metabolic, and lipid profile parameters in male basketball players. Methods: This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted in accordance with CONSORT guidelines. Thirty male basketball players aged 18–24 years were randomly assigned to an exercise group (EG; n = 15) or a control group (CG; n = 15). Both groups continued their routine basketball training three days per week for six weeks, while the EG additionally performed a powerlifting-based training program. Serum concentrations of thyroid hormones (TSH, T3, and T4), insulin, glucose, growth hormone, testosterone, and lipid profile parameters were assessed before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance to evaluate group × time interactions. Results: Significant group × time interactions were observed for several biochemical parameters (p < 0.05). In the exercise group, insulin levels increased by 53.31%, while pre-exercise glucose levels under standardized conditions decreased by 14.46%. Thyroid hormones (TSH, T3, T4) increased by 45.26%, 18.85%, and 18.25%, respectively. Growth hormone and testosterone levels increased by 28.49% and 18.22%, respectively. In contrast, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels decreased by 2.49%, 4.28%, and 3.76%, respectively, while HDL cholesterol increased by 5.63%. No significant changes were observed in the control group. Effect size analyses indicated large interaction effects for key variables (e.g., insulin ηp² = 0.749; glucose ηp² = 0.757). The concurrent increase in insulin and decrease in glucose may reflect transient alterations in glucose–insulin dynamics rather than a direct improvement in insulin sensitivity. Conclusion: The inclusion of a powerlifting-based training program was associated with favorable short-term, exercise-induced changes in selected hormonal, metabolic, and lipid profile parameters in male basketball players. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution due to the limited sample size and intervention duration. Further studies employing larger cohorts and longer training periods are warranted to confirm these observations and to clarify their long-term physiological implications. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07398248), registered on 29/12/2025.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1/r/munzur/1901
  The effect of 12 weeks of basic soccer training on violence tendency, psychological resilience, social anxiety in 12–14 years old children

  Özcan, Büşra; Çelikel, Baha Engin; Erdoǧan, Ramazan; Karadaǧ, Mustafa; Aydoǧdu, Volkan; Uǧurlu, Fatih Mehmet; Bozkurt, Eyüp; Turan, Mehmet; Koçal, Meryem; Orhan, Serdar

  Background: Regular exercise during childhood impacts not only physical development but also emotional stability, social adaptation, and behavioral control. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week introductory football training programme on violent tendencies, psychological resilience, and social appearance anxiety in children aged 12–14. Methods: A randomized controlled design was used, with 40 children assigned to an experimental group (n = 20) or a control group (n = 20). The experimental group completed 60-min football sessions three times a week, while the control group did not participate in structured activity. The program included a 20-min warm-up, technical and tactical exercises, game-based activities, and a cool-down, targeting physical, technical, tactical, and psychosocial development. Data were collected using the VTS, PRS, and SAAS scales.Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 25 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA), with mixed-design ANOVA, significance set at p < 0.05, and effect sizes reported as partial eta-squared (ηp2). Results: No significant difference was observed in violence tendency scores in the experimental group (p = 0.939). However, a decrease was observed in psychological resilience scores in comparison to pre-test values, and this decrease approached the threshold of significance with a medium effect size (p = 0.153, ηp2 = 0.053). This finding suggests that the intervention may have a limited effect on psychological resilience. While no significant change was detected in the social appearance anxiety variable in the experimental group (p = 0.120), a significant decrease in anxiety levels was observed in the control group (p = 0.029). This finding suggests that factors other than the experimental intervention may have been effective in the control group. Conclusions: In conclusion, the 12-week football training programme demonstrated no significant short-term effect on violent tendencies or social appearance concerns, but may have a temporary effect on psychological resilience. The findings indicate that the impact of sports participation on psychosocial development in children is multifaceted and contingent on individual differences.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1/r/munzur/1891
  Investigating the relationship between digital citizenship levels and cyberbullying attitudes of university students

  Karayol, Metin; Murathan, Talha; Erdoğan, Ramazan; Akarsu, Mehmet; Baş, Muhammet; Norman, Göktuğ

  Background: This study examines the relationship between the levels of digital citizenship and attitudes toward cyberbullying among prospective physical education and sports teachers. Methods: This quantitative study adopted the relational survey model within its research framework. The sample consists of prospective physical education and sports teachers who studied in the Physical Education and Sports Teaching departments at universities during the 2022–23 academic year. The sample was determined using the convenience sampling method. The sample was administered a personal information form created by the researchers, as well as the Digital Citizenship Scale and the Cyberbullying Attitude Scale. Results: According to the MANOVA results for the Digital Citizenship and Cyberbullying Attitude scales, significant differences were found in the Digital Law, Digital Rights and Responsibilities, Approval and Anxiety subscales based on gender. However, the Pearson correlation analysis revealed no significant relationship between age and the subscales of the Digital Citizenship and Cyberbullying Attitude scales. However, the Pearson correlation analysis of the Digital Citizenship and Cyberbullying Attitude subscales revealed significant positive and negative relationships. Conclusion: The results of the path analysis of the digital citizenship scale and its subscales (identity concealment, enjoyment, approval and anxiety) showed that digital citizenship significantly predicted identity concealment, enjoyment, approval and anxiety.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2/r/munzur/1642
  The effects of different exercise loads in plyometric resistance training on respiratory and hormonal levels in female volleyball players

  Kavuran, Korhan; Tizar, Ercan; Oral, Diclehan; Erdoğan, Ramazan; Çelikel, Baha Engin; Ceylan, Tülay; Sezer, Süreyya Yonca; Karataş, Baykal

  Background: The present study set out to ascertain the effects of combined exercises, consisting of resistance training and plyometric exercises at varying degrees of intensity, on biochemical and respiratory parameters in female volleyball players. Methods: The research group consisted of 20 professional female volleyball players who participated in national and international volleyball competitions. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: a control group (n = 10) that performed low-intensity exercises at 30%–50% intensity, and an experimental group (n = 10) that followed a high-intensity exercise programme at 60%–80% intensity. Blood samples and spirometric respiratory function values were collected before and after the 8-week exercise program. The biochemical analyses included the assessment of luteinizing hormone (LH), growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and total iron binding capacity. Respiratory function was analysed using forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and forced expiratory flow at mid-expiration (FEF). The data were analysed using the SPSS statistical package. Results: The results demonstrated a decline in IGF-1, GH, and total iron-binding capacity levels, and an increase in LH levels, in the biochemical parameters of the control group. Additionally, FVC, FEV1, and FEF values exhibited an increase in the control group. Conversely, the experimental group demonstrated a significant increase in LH, GH, IGF-1, and total iron-binding capacity levels. With regard to respiratory parameters, an increase in FEF values was observed, whilst FVC and FEV1 values decreased. The present findings suggest that high-intensity plyometric resistance exercises have more pronounced effects on biochemical responses, but may trigger different adaptation mechanisms in respiratory capacit. The results of the study showed that there was a difference between the control group’s GH, IGF-1, FVC, and FEV1 data and the experimental group’s GH, IGF-1, FVC, and FEV1 data. Conclusions: In conclusion, plyometric resistance exercises at varying intensities influence both respiratory and biochemical parameters in female volleyball players. Accordingly, well-planned and individualised plyometric resistance training programmes are thought to enhance both the health and athletic performance of athletes.

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