PAPESH

• Physical activity and exercise in special population
  Description: This research line studies the relationship between physical activity, exercise and health in special population (children, elderly, obese people etc.). 
  Principal Investigators: Jose M Saavedra, PhD
• ICT in education and physical education 
  Description: This research line studies the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) in education. The focus is on how teachers use ICT in their teaching and how students learn in an ICT environment.
  Principal Investigator: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir, PhD
• Sports biomechanics and measuring external motion
  Description: The research line studies the kinetic and kinematic factors of locomotion in athletes and aims to quantify the biomechanical aspects of various joints within the human body.
  Principal Investigator: Magnús K. Gíslason, PhD
• Motor competence, physical fitness and physical activity in a life-span perspective
  Description: This research line studies the development of motor competence, physical fitness and physical activity and the relationship between these factors in a life span perspective.
  Principal Investigator: Hermundur Sigmundsson, PhD
• Psychological and sociological factors in sport
  Description: This research line studies the effects of psychological and psychosocial factors on athletes performance as well as the effects of physical activity on health and well-being. Principal Investigator: Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir, PhD
• Performance analysis and evaluation of sports
  Description: This research line studies the relationship between performance sport and different aspects (technical, tactical and physical) in team and individual sports and also in children/young or elite.
  Principal Investigator: Jose M. Saavedra, PhD

The researchers of the PAPESH Research Centre have participated in more than 40 research projects in Germany, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Spain and UK.

• Adult literacies as benefit for inclusion and equity/ALBIE. Leader Univerity and Principal investigator: Univerzita Mateja Bela (Slovakia). Researcher: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. 
• Equallity in sports. Jafnréttissjóðs Íslands (Equality Fund) 2016-2017. Principal investigator: Hafrún  Kristjánsdóttir. 
• Gender difference of technology students' well-being and study progress. Jafnréttissjóðs Íslands (Equality Fund) 2016-2017. Principal investigator: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir.
• Association of early Life socio economic factors with physical, cognitive and psychological well-being in old age: AGES-Reykjavik Study (PhD grant). Lanspitali. 2016-2018. Principal investigators: Milan Chang Guðjónsson and S.H. Sigurðardóttir, S.H. 
• Additional exercise regimens in schools - Effects on brain activity during a cognitive inhibition task. DFG, German Research Foundation. Principal investigator: Henning Budde. 
• Psychological coaching efficacy intervention for youth coaches. RANNIS. Principal investigators:  B.M. Magnusson, Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir.
• Gender and equality in ball sports. RANNIS. Principal investigator: Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir, H., Taehtinen, R.E. Researchers: Margret L. Guðmundsdóttir.
• Social Inequalities in Ageing (SIA). Health, Care and Institutional Reforms in the Nordic Welfare Model. 2020-2015. Principal Investigator: Johan Fritzell (Aging Research Center in Karolinska Institute), Researcher: Milan Chang Guðjónsson.
• Effect of low impact aerobic exercise on physical fitness and cognitive function among community living elderly. Helga or Sigurlidur Research fund, Landspitali Research Fund. 2015-2013. Principal Investigator: Milan Chang Guðjónsson.
• Effect of strength exercise intervention program on changes in physical fitness, muscle mass, and biological profiles among older adults. Helga or Sigurlidur Research fund, Landspitali Research Fund). 2015-2010. Principal Investigator: Alfons Ramel, Researcher: Milan Chang Guðjónsson.
• Association of Vitamin D and cognitive function in AGES-Reykjavik Study (cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis). St Joseph Hospital research fund & Landspitali Research Fund. 2015. Principal Investigator: Milan Chang Guðjónsson. Researcher: Hrafhildur Eymundsdottir.  
• Icelandic National Youth Teams - Physical Measurements. Icelandic Research Fund (Rannís), 2015. Principal Investigator: Sveinn Þorgeirsson. Researcher: Kristján Halldórsson  
• Transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural Therapy for depression and anxiety. University of Iceland andReykjavík University (Iceland). 2013. Principal Investigator: Jón Friðik Sigurðsson (Reykjavík University).  Researcher:  Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir.
• How to throw a handball: Audio feedback with Kine Live sEMG. Reykjavik University (Iceland), 2012. Principal Investigator: Sveinn Þorgeirsson.   
• Effect of different strategies of altitude training on performance, technique, and health status in elite athletes. Ministry of Science and Innovation (Spain), 2012-2009. Principal Investigator: Ferran A. Rodríguez (University of Barcelona, Spain). Researcher: Jose M. Saavedra.
• Jumptest applet for a smartphone. Reykjavik University (Iceland), 2011. Principal Investigator: Ásbjörn Hagalín Pétursson (University of Reykjavik). Researcher: Sveinn Þorgeirsson.
• Surveillance Society. University of Iceland – Research Found. 2011. Principal Investigator: Guðbjörg Linda Rafnsdóttir. Researcher: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir.                                                   
• The effect of midlife physical activity and body mass index on cognitive function and brain atrophy among older adults: 26 years of follow-up. Icelandic Research Fund (Rannís), 2010, Principal Investigator: Milan Chang Guðjónsson
• Elite sport academies for handball in secondary school system. Icelandic Student Innovation Fund. 2009. Principal Investigator: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Researcher: Sveinn Þorgeirsson.
• Severe childhood obesity: Lifestyle modification through diet and two exercise programs. European Social Funds and Autonomous Government of Extremadura (Spain), 2009-2007. Principal Investigator: Jose M. Saavedra.
• Promotion of physical activity in employees of the University. University of Extremadura. 2008. Principal Investigator: Yolanda Escalante (University of Extremadura, Spain). Researcher: Jose M. Saavedra.
• Relationship between active living habits and the type of playground in Extremadura. European Social Funds and Autonomous Government of Extremadura (Spain). 2008. Principal Investigator: Jose M. Saavedra.
• Effect of habitual exercise on the immune system in fibromyalgia. European Social Funds and Autonomous Government of Extremadura (Spain). 2008-2006. Principal Investigator: Eduardo Ortega (University of Extremadura, Spain). Researcher: Jose M. Saavedra.
• Monitoring program of physical activity and sport. Autonomous Government of Extremadura (Spain). 2008-2006. Principal Investigator: Jose M. Saavedra.
• Load transfer mechanics through the arthritic wrist. Furlong Foundation (UK). 2007. Principal Investigator: Nicol A. Researcher: Magnús K. Gíslason.
• Swimming Science. Financing organization: Ministry of Education (Spain). 2007. Principal Investigator: Raul Arellano (University of Granada, Spain). Researcher: Jose M. Saavedra.
• Development of a system of qualitative evaluation of swimming technique. 2005. Principal Investigator: Fernando Navarro (University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain). Researcher: Jose M. Saavedra.
• Lifestyle, physical activity, fitness and their relation to health in schoolchildren in Extremadura. European Social Funds and Autonomous Government of Extremadura (Spain). 2005. Principal Investigator: Jose M. Saavedra.
• A well-being and social-health study of elderly users of the thermal spas of Extremadura. European Social Funds and Autonomous Government of Extremadura (Spain). 2004. Principal Investigator: Silvia Torres (University of Extremadura, Spain). Researcher: Jose M. Saavedra.
• A well-being and social-health study of users and patients of hydrotherapy centers in Extremadura. Evaluation of hydrotherapy techniques in coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, and chronic respiratory diseases. University of Extremadura (Spain). 2004. Principal Investigator: Silvia Torres (University of Extremadura, Spain). Researcher: Jose M. Saavedra.

2019

Cronin, N.J., Rantalainen, T., Ahtiainen, J.P., Hynynen, E., Waller, B. (2019). Markerless 2D kinematic analysis of underwater running: A deep learning approach. Journal of Biomechanics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.Impact Factor: 2.431; Journal 31 out of 78 (Engineering, Biomedical), Journal 39 out of 72 (Biophysics), Science Edition-2017. 

García-Hermoso, A., Ramírez-Vélez, R., Saavedra, J.M. (2019). Exercise, health outcomes, and pædiatric obesity: A systematic review of meta-analyses. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22:76-84.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.07.006. Impact Factor: 3.929; Journal 8 out of 81 (Sport Sciences) Science Edition-2017

Ludyga, S., Koutsandréou, F., Reuter, E.M., Voelcker-Rehage, C., Budde, H. (2019). A randomized controlled trial on the effects of aerobic and coordinative training on neural correlates of inhibitory control in children. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8, 184; doi:10.3390/jcm8020184. Impact Factor: 5.583; Journal 15 out of 155 (Medicine, General & Internal); Science Edition-2017.

Reuter, E.V., Vieluf, S., Koutsandreou, F., Hübner, L., Budde, H., Godde, B., Voelcker-Rehage, C. (2019). A Non-linear relationship between selective attention and associated ERP markers across the lifespan. Frontiers in Psychology, 10: 30. Impact Factor: 0.767; Journal 39 out of 135 (Psychology Multidisciplinary); Science Edition-2017.

Zenic, N., Terzic, A., Ostojic, L., Sisic, N., Saavedra, J.M., Kristjánsdóttir, H., Guðmundsdóttir, M.L., Sekulic, D. (2019). Prospective analysis of the influence of educational and sport factors on harmful alcohol drinking in older adolescents from Bosnia and Herzegovina. International Journal of Public Health, 64:185–194. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-018-1168-5. Impact Factor: 2.617; Journal 23 out of 157 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health) Science Edition-2017

2018

García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., Domínguez, A.M., Castro-Piñero, J. (2018) Exercise program with or without a diet and physical fitness in obese boys: A three-year follow-up. Progress in Nutrition, 20:94-103. Impact factor: 0.312; Journal 77 of 80 (Nutrition); Science Edition-2016. 

Gronwald,T., Velasques, B., Ribeiro, P., Machado, S., Murillo-Rodríguez, E., Ludyga, S., Yamamoto, T., Budde, H. (2018). Increasing exercise's effect on mental health: Exercise intensity does matter. PNAS, E11890-E11891. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1818161115. Impact Factor: 9.504; Journal 5 out of 64 (Multidisciplinary Sciences) Science Edition-2017

Kristjánsdóttir, H., Erlingsdóttir, A.V., Sveinsson, G., Saavedra, J.M. (2018). Psychological skills, mental toughness and anxiety in elite handball players. Personality and Individual Differences, 134:125-130. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2018.06.011. Impact Factor: 1.967; Journal 25 out of 64 (Psychology, Social) Social Science Edition-2017

Kristjánsdóttir, H., Sigurðsson, B.H., Salkovskis, P., Sigurðsson, E., Sighvatsson, M.B., Sigurðsson, J.F. (2018). Effects of a brief transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural group therapy on disorder specific symptoms. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. https://doi.org./10.1017/S1352465818000450. Impact Factor: 1.633; Journal 77 out of 127 (Psychology, clinical) Social Science Edition-2017.

Lattari, E., Oliveira, B.R.R., Sobral Monteiro, R.S:, Rodrigues Marques Neto, S., Oliveira, A.J., Maranhão Neto, G.A., Machado, S. Budde, H. (2018). Acute effects of single dose transcranial direct current stimulation on muscle strength: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 13(12): e0209513. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209513. Impact Factor: 2.776; Journal 15 out of 64 (Multidisciplinary Sciences) Science Edition-2017

Liposek, S., Zenic, N., Saavedra, J.M., Sekulic, D., Rodek, J., Marinsek, M., Sajber, D. (2018). Examination of factors explaining coaching strategy and training methodology as correlates of potential doping behaviour in high-levels swimming. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 17: 82-91. Impact Factor: 1.797; Journal 37 of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2016.

Lorås, H., Haga, M., Sigmundsson, H. (2018): Effect of different exercise modes at high intensity on immediate learning and arousal, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, doi: 10.1080/1612197X.2018.14.Impact factor: 0.610. Journal 70 of 81 (Sports Sciences); Science Edition-2016.

Oppewal, A., Hilgenkamp, T.I.M., Schäfer Elinder, L., Freiberger, E., Rintala, P., Guerra-Balic, M., Giné-Garriga, M., Cuesta-Vargas, A., Oviedo, G.R., Sansano-Nadal, O., Izquierdo-Gómez, R., Einarsson, I., Teittinen, A., Melville, C.A. (2018). Correlates of sedentary behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities—A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15, 2274; doi:10.3390/ijerph15102274. Impact Factor: 2.145; Journal 43 out of 157 (Public, Environmental, & Occupational Health) Science Edition-2017

Ramirez-Velez, R., Saavedra, J.M., Lobelo, F., Celis-Morales, C., Pozo-Cruz, B., Garcia-Hermoso, A. (2018) Ideal cardiovascular health and incident cardiovascular disease among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.05.035. Impact Factor: 7.199; Journal 11 out of 154 (Medicine, General & Internal) Science Edition-2017

Saavedra, J.M. (2018). Handball research: State of the art. Journal of Human Kinetics, 63: 5-8. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2018-0001. Impact Factor: 1.174; Journal 61 out of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2017

Saavedra, J.M., Einarsson, I.Þ., Sekulic, D., Garcia-Hermoso, A. (2018) Analysis of pacing strategies in 10 km open water swimming in International Championships. Kinesiology, 50. UDC: 797.21:796.015.15. Impact Factor: 0.961; Journal 61 out of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2016.

Saavedra, J.M., Kristjánsdóttir, H., Einarsson, I.Þ., Guðmundsdóttir, M.L., Þorgeirsson, S., Stefansson, A. (2018). Anthropometric characteristics, physical fitness, and throwing velocity in elite women's handball teams. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32: 2294-2301. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002412.  Impact Factor: 2.325; Journal 29 out of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2017

Saavedra, J.M., Þorgeirsson, S., Chang, M., Kristjánsdóttir, H., García-Hermoso, A. (2018). Discriminatory power of women's handball game-related statistics at the Olympic Games (2004-2016). Journal of Human Kinetics, 62: 221-229. doi: 10.1515/hukin-2017-0172. Impact Factor: 0.798; Journal 64 of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2016.

Sklett, V.H., Lorås, H.W., Sigmundsson, H. (2018). Self-efficacy, flow, affect, worry and performance in elite World Cup ski jumping. Frontiers in Psychology, 9:1215. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01215. Impact Factor: 2.089; Journal 39 out of 135 (Multidisciplinary Psychology) Social Science Edition-2017

Sigmundsson, H., Eriksen, A.D., Ofteland, G.S., Haga, M. (2018). Gender gaps in letter-sound knowledge: persist across the first year. Frontiers of Psychology, 9:301. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00301. Impact Factor: 2.321; Journal 33 of 129 (Psychology, multidisciplinary); Social Science Edition-2016.

2017

Coupaud, S., Gislason, M.K., Purcell, M., Sasagawa, K., Tanner, K.E. (2017). Patient specific bone mineral density distribution in the tibia of individuals with chronic spinal cord injury derived from multi-slice peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (pQCT). Bone, 97: 29-37. Impact factor: 3.736; Journal 38 of 133 (Endocrinology & Metabolism); Science Edition-2015.

García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra, J.M., Arellano, R., Navarro, F. (2017). Relationship between swim start wall contact time and final performance in backstroke events in International Swimming Championships. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 17: 232-243. Impact Factor: 0.741; Journal 64 of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2016).

García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra, J.M., Olloquequi, J., Ramírez-Vélez, R. (2017). Associations between the duration of active commuting to school and academic achievement in rural Chilean adolescents. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 22:31. Impact factor: 1.214; Journal 121 of 172 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health); Science Edition-2015.

García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra, J.M., Ramírez-Vélez, R., Ekelund, U., Pozo-Cruz, B. (2017).  Reallocating sedentary time to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity but not to light-intensity physical activity is effective to reduce adiposity among youths: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 18:1088-1095.Impact factor: 7.510; Journal 10 of 133 (Endocrinology & Metabolism); Science Edition-2015.

Gargiulo, P., Árnadóttir, Í., Gíslason, M.K., Edmunds, K., Ólafsson, I. (2017). New directions in 3D medical modeling: 3D-printing anatomy and functions in neurosurgical planning. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, Volume 2017, Article ID 1439643. Impact Factor: 0.965; Journal 80 of 90 (Healthcare Science and Services); Science Edition-2016).

Gislason,M.K., Foster, E., Bransby-Zachary, M., Nash, D.H. (2017). Biomechanical analysis of the Universal 2 implant in total wrist arthroplasty: a finite element study. 2017. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 20:1113-1121.Impact Factor: 1.909; Journal 53 of 105 (Computer Sciences Interdisciplinary Applications) Science Edition-2015).

Kristjánsdóttir, H., Sigurðsson, B.H., Salvkoskis, P.M., Sighvatsson, M.B., Sigurðsson, J.F. (2017, accepted). Effects of a brief transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural group therapy on disorder specific symptoms. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. Impact factor: 1.945; Journal 53 of 121 (Clinical Psychology); Social Science Edition-2015.

Kristjansson, E., Gislason, M.K. (2017). Women with late whiplash syndrome have greatly reduced load-bearing of the cervical spine. In vivo biomechanical, cross-sectional, lateral radiographic study. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.17.04605-6. Impact Factor: 1.827; Journal 20 of 65 (Rehabilitation); Science Edition-2016

Loftesnes, J.M., Ingvaldsen, R.P., Sigmundsson, H. (2017). Children with developmental coordination disorder. Can underlying perceptual disability be remediated through specific training? Psychological Reports, 120: 242-254. doi: 0.1177/0033294116687761. Impact factor: 0.414; Journal 113 of 129 (Psychology, Multidisciplinary); Social Science Edition-2015

Melville, C.A., Oppewal, A., Elinder, L.S., Freiberger, E., Guerra-Balic, M., Hilgenkamp, T.H.I., Einarsson, I., Izquierdo-Gómez, R.H., Sansano-Nadal, O., Rintala, P., Cuesta-Vargas, A., Giné-Garriga, M. (2017). Definitions, measurement and prevalence of sedentary behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities — A systematic review. Preventive Medicine, 97: 62–71. Impact factor: 2.893; Journal 34 of 172 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health); Science Edition-2015.

Murillo-Rodriguez, E., Di Marzo, V., Machado, S., Rocha, N.B.F., Veras, A.B., Neto, G.M., Budde, H., Arias-Carrión, O., Arankowsky-Sandoval, G. (2017). Role of N-Arachidonoyl-Serotonin (AA-5-HT) in sleep-wake cycle architecture, sleep homeostasis, and neurotransmitters regulation. Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 30;10:152. Impact Factor: 5.076; Journal 42 of 258 (Neurosciences); Science Edition-2016).

Murillo-Rodriguez, E., Di Marzo, V., Machado, S., Rocha, N.B.F., Veras, A.B., Neto, G.M., Budde, H., Arias-Carrión, O., Arankowsky-Sandoval, G. (2017, in press). The fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor N-arachidonoyl -serotonin (AA-5-HT) modulates sleep in rats: Critical evidence for therapeutic efficacy in insomnia. Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience. Impact Factor: 5.076; Journal 42 of 258 (Neurosciences); Science Edition-2016).

Murillo-Rodriguez, E., Veras, A.B., Rocha, N.B., Budde. H., Machado. S. (2017) An overview of the clinical uses, pharmacology and safety of modafinil. ACS Chemical Neuroscience. DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.7b00374. Impact factor: 3.883; Journal 7 out of 60 (Chemistry, Medical). Journal 72 out of 259 (Neurosiences); Journal 85 out of 290 (Biochemestry & Molecular biology); Science Edition-2016

Ólafsdóttir, K.B., Kristjánsdóttir, H., Saavedra, J.M. (2017). Effects of exercise on depression and anxiety. A comparison to transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy. Community Mental Health Journal, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-017-0213-9. Impact factor: 1.154; Journal 100 of 139 (Psychiatry); Journal 110 of 157 (Public, Environmental and Occupational Health); Journal 59 of 77 (Health Policy & Service); Social Science Edition-2016

Sigmundsson, H., Eriksen, A.D., Ofteland, G.S., Haga, M. (2017). Letter-sound knowledge: Exploring gender differences in children when they start school regarding knowledge of large letters, small letters, sound large letters, and sound small letters. Frontiers in Psychology, 8;8:1539. Impact Factor: 2.321; Journal 33 of 129 (Psychology, multidisciplinary); Science Edition-2016

2016

Brazaitis, M., Paulauskas, H., Skurvydas, A. Budde, H., Daniuseviciute, L., Eimantas, M. (2016). Brief rewarming blunts hypothermia-induced alterations in sensation, motor drive and cognition. Frontiers in Physiology, 7: article 592. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2016.00592. Impact Factor: 4.134; Journal 15 of 84 (Physiology); Science Edition-2016.

Budde, H., Soya, H., Voelcker-Rehage, C., McMorris, T., Wegner, M. (2016) Neuroscience of exercise: Neuroplasticity and Its behavioral consequences. Neural Plasticity, Article ID 3643879. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3643879. Impact Factor: 3.054; Journal 115 of 259 (Neurosciences); Science Edition-2016

Budde, H., Velasques, B., Ribeiro, P., Emeljanovas, A., Machado, S., Wegner, M. (2016, in press) How does acute exercise influence cognition? Journal of Applied Physiology, 126: 659-660. Impact factor: 3.351, Journal 8 of 81 (Sports Science) Science Edition-2016.

Budde, H., Velasques, B., Ribeiro, P., Machado, S., Emeljanovas, A., Wegner, M. (2016). Does youth influence the neurobiological effect of exercise on major depressive disorder? Neurscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, S0149-7634(16)30327-X. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev. Impact Factor: 8.299; Journal 17 of 259 (Neurosciences); Science Edition-2016.

Chang, M., Snaedal, J., Eirnarsson, B., Bjornsson, F., Saczynski, S.J., Aspelund, T., Garcia, M., Harris, T., Gudnason, V., Launer, L., Jonsson, P. ( 2015). The association between mid-life physical activity on depressive symptoms among older people: AGES -Reykjavik Study, Journal of Gerontology: A Medical Science, 71:502-507. Impact Factor: 5.967, Journal 1 of 32 (Gerontology), Science Edition-2016.

García-Hermoso, A., Cerrillo-Urbina, A.J., Herrera-Valenzuela, T., Cristi-Montero, C., Saavedra, J.M., Martínez-Vizcaíno, V. (2016). Is high-intensity interval training more effective on improving cardiometabolic risk and aerobic capacity than other forms of exercise in overweight and obese youth? A meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 17, 531-540. Impact factor: 7.883, Journal 10 of 138 (Endocrinology & Metabolism) Science Edition-2016. 

García-Hermoso, A., Sánchez-López, M., Escalante, Y., Saavedra, J.M., Martínez-Vizcaíno, V. (2016). Exercise-based interventions and C-reactive protein in overweight and obese youths: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pediatric Research, 79:522-527. Impact factor: 2.882, Journal 17 of 121 (Pediatrics) Science Edition-2016.

Gislason, M.K., Foster, E., Main, D., Fusiek, G., Niewczas, P., Bransby-Zachary, M., Nash, D.H. (2016). Mechanical testing and modelling of the Universal 2 wrist implant, Medical Engineering and Physics, 38:511-517. Impact factor. 1.819, Journal 46 of 77 (Engineering, biomedical). Science Edition-2016.

Koutsandréou, F., Wegner, M., Niemann, C., Budde, H. (2016). Effects of motor vs. cardiovascular exercise training on children's working memory. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48:1144-1152. Impact factor: 4.141, Journal 6 of 81 (Sports Science) Science Edition-2016.

Murillo-Rodriguez, E., Machado, S., Rocha, N.B., Budde, H., Yuan, T.-F., Arias-Carrión, O. (2016). Revealing the role of the endocannabinoid system modulators, SR141716A, URB597 and VDM-11, in sleep homeostasis. Neuroscience, 339:433-449. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2016.10.011. Impact Factor: 3.277; Journal 100 of 259 (Neurosciences); Science Edition-2016.

Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., Mansilla, M., Tella, V., Madera, J., García-Hermoso, A. (2016). Water polo game-related statistics in Women's International Championships as a function of final score differences. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 16:276-289. Impact factor: 0.741, Journal 66 of 81 (Sports Science) Science Edition-2016.

Sigmundsson, H., Haga, M. (2016) Motor competence is associated with physical fitness in four- to six-year-old preschool children. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 24: 477-488. Impact factor: 0.792, Journal 66 of 81 (Education & Educational Reserach). Social Science Edition-2016.

Tortella, P., Haga, M., Loras, H., Sigmundsson, H., Fumagalli, G. (2016). Motor skill development in Italian PreSchool children induced by structured activities in a specific playground. PLoS ONE 11(7): e0160244. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0160244. Impact Factor: 2.806; Journal 15 of 64 (Multidisciplinary Sciences) Science Edition-2016).

2015

Albanese E., Davis, B., Jonsson, P.V., Chang, M., Aspelund, T., Garcia, M., Harris, T., Gudnason, V., Launer, L.J. (2015). Overweight and obesity in midlife and brain structure and dementia 26 years later: The AGES-Reykjavik Study. American Journal of Epidemiology, 181:672-679. Impact factor: 5.036, Journal 12of 173 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health) Science Edition-2015.

Einarsson, I.O., Olafsson, A., Hinriksdottir, G., Johannsson, E., Daly, D., Arngrimsson, S.A. (2015) Differences in physical activity among youth with and without intellectual disability. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47:411-418. Impact factor 4.041; Journal 6 of 82 (Sport Science) Science Edition-2015.

García-Hermoso, A Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y. (2015).  Effects of exercise on functional aerobic capacity in adults with fibromyalgia syndrome: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 28:609-619 . Impact Factor: 0.956, Journal 52 of 74 (Orthopedics); Journal 49 of 65 (Rehabilitation), Science Edition-2015.

Kristjánsdóttir. H., Salkovskis. P.M., Sigurdsson. B.H., Sigurdsson, E., Agnarsdóttir, A. and Sigurdsson, J.F. (2015): Transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural treatment and the impact of co-morbidity: An open trial in a cohort of primary care patients, Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, DOI: 10.3109/08039488.2015.1081404. Impact factor 1.273; Journal 105 of 140 (Psychiatry); Social Science Edition-2015.

Pétursson, Th., Edmunds, K.J., Gíslason, M.K., Magnússon, B., Magnúsdóttir, G., Halldórsson, G., Jónsson, Jr. H., Gargiulo, P. (2015). Bone mineral density and fracture risk assessment to optimize prosthesis selection in total hip replacement, Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, Article ID 162481. Impact factor: 0.887; Journal 42 of 56 (Computational Biology). Science Edition-2015.

Ugbolue, U.C., Gislason, M.K., Carter, M., Fogg, Q. (2015). A video method to determine the elongation and strain of the carpal arch and transverse carpal ligament, Journal of Clinical Biomechanics, 30: 649-656. Impact factor: 1.970; Journal 33 of 76 (Engineering, Biomedical); Journal 26 of 72 (Orthopedics). Science Edition-2015.

2014

Escalante, Y., Backx, K., Saavedra, J.M. (2014). Relationship between break-time physical activity, age, and sex in a rural Primary Schools, Wales, UK. Journal of Human Kinetics, 40: 227-234. DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2014-0024. Impact factor: 1.029; Journal 56 of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2014.

Escalante, Y., García-Hermoso, A., Backx, K., Saavedra, J.M. (2014). Playground designs to increase physical activity levels during school recess: A systematic review. Health Education and Behavior, 41: 138-144 .doi:10.1177/1090198113490725. Impact factor: 1.825; Journal 45 of 136 ( Public, Environmental & Occupational Health ); Social Science Edition -2014.

García-Hermoso, A., Carmona-López, M.I., Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y. (2014). Physical exercise, detraining and lipid profile in obese children: a systematic review. Archivos Argetinos de Pediatria, 112:519-525. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5546/aap.2014.eng.519. Impact factor: 0.374; 116 of 119 (Pediatrics); Science Edition-2014.

García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra J.M., Escalante, Y., Dominguez A.M. (2014). Effect of a long-term physical exercise program and/or diet on metabolic syndrome in obese boys. Nutricion Hospitalaria, 30: 94-103. doi: 10.3305/nh.2014.30.1.7448. Impact factor: 1.040; Journal 64 of 77 ( Nutrition and Dietetics ); Science Edition-2014.

García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra J.M., Escalante, Y., Dominguez A.M. (2014). Effects in obese boys of a long-term program of physical exercise with and without diet after six months of detraining. World Journal of Pediatrics,10: 38-45. doi:10.1007/s12519-014-0451-7. Impact factor: 1.236; Journal 75 of 119 ( Pediatrics );Science Edition -2014.

García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., Sánchez-López, M., Martínez-Vizcaíno, V. (2014). Endocrinology and adolescence: Aerobic exercise reduces insulin resistance markers in obese youth: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. European Journal of Endocrinology, 171: 163-171 . doi: 10.1530/EJE-14-0291. Impact factor: 4.069; 34 of 128 (Endocrinology & Metabolism ); Science Edition -2014.

Gislason, M.K., Coupaud, S., Sasagawa, K., Tanabe, Y., Purcell, M., Allan D.B., Tanner K.E., Prediction of risk of fracture in the tibia bone due to altered mineral density distribution resulting from disuse: a finite element study, Journal of Engineering in Medicine: Proceedings of the IMechE Part H, 228: 165-174. Impact factor. 1.329, Journal 49 of 76 (Engineering, biomedical) .

Saavedra, J.M. (2014). Obesity – a risk factor or a disease. What can exercise do for obese children? Indian Journal of Medical Research, 139: 661-662. Impact factor: 1,396; 71 of 153 (Medicine, General & Internal) and 93 of 123 (Medicine, Research & Experimental) ; Science Edition -2014.

Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., Dominguez, A.M., García-Hermoso, A., Hernández-Mocholí, M.A. (2014). Prediction of correlates of daily physical activity in Spanish children aged 8-9 years. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 24:e213-e219. doi: 10.1111/sms.12144. Impact factor: 2.896; Journal 11 of 84 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition -2014.

Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., Madera, J., Mansilla, M., García-Hermoso, A. (2014). Comparison of game-related statistics in men's international championships between winning and losing teams according to margin of victory. Collegium Antropologicum, 38: 901-907.  Impact Factor: 0.609 Journal 47 of 81 (Anthropology); Science Edition-2013.

Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Escalante, Y., Dominguez A.M. (2014). Self-determined motivation, physical exercise and diet in obese children: A three-year follow-up study International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 14: 195-201. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2013.12.001. Impact factor: 2.850; 23 of 119 (Psychology Clinical) ; Social Science Edition -2014.

Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Escalante, Y., Dominguez, A.M., Arellano, R., Navarro, F. (2014). Relationship between exchange block time in swim starts and final performance in relay races in international championships. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32: 1783-1789. DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2014.920099. Impact Factor: 2.246; Journal 19 of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2014.

 Vidarsdottir, H., Fang, F., Chang, M., Aspelund, T., Fall, K., Jonsdottir, M.K., Jonsson, P.V., Cotch, M.F., Harris, T.B, Launer, L.J., Gudnason, V., Valdimarsdottir, U. (2014). Spousal loss and cognitive function in later life: A 25-year follow-up in the AGES-Reykjavik Study. American Journal of Epidemiology, 179:674-683.  Impact factor: 5,230. Journal 12 of 83 (Epidemiology); Science Edition-2014.

2013

Chang, M. , Saczynski, J., Snaedal, J., Bjornsson, S., Eirnarsson, B., Garcia, M., Aspelund, T., Siggerisdottir, K., Gudnason, V., Launer, L., Harris, T., Jonsson, P. (2013), Mid-life physical activity preserve lower extremity function in older adults: AGES -Reykjavik Study, Journal of American Geriatric Society, 61: 237-242. Impact Factor: 4.580, Journal 2 of 31 (Gerontology); 6 of 50 (Geriatrics & Gerontology), Science Edition-2013.

Escalante, Y., Saavedra, J.M., Tella, V., Mansilla, M., García-Hermoso, A., Dominguez, A.M. (2013). Differences and discriminatory power of water polo game-related statistics in men in International Championships and their relationship with the phase of the competition. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27:893-901 .doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318260ed85. Impact factor: 1.858; Journal 29 of 81 (Sports Sciences); Science Edition-2013.

García-Hermoso, A., Dávila-Romero, C., Saavedra, J.M. (2013). Discriminatory power of game-related statistics in 14-15 year age group male volleyball according to set. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 116: 132-143. doi: 10.2466/03.30.PMS.116.1.132-143. Impact factor: 0.521; Journal 80 of 83 (Psychology experimental); SocialScience Edition -2013.

García-Hermoso, A., Escalante, Y., Arellano, R., Navarro, F., Dominguez, A.M., Saavedra, J.M. (2013). Relationship between final performance and block times with the traditional and the new starting platforms in International Swimming Championship 50-m and 100-m freestyle events. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 12: 698-706. Impact Factor: 0.898; Journal 56 of 81 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2013.

García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra J.M., Escalante, Y. (2013). Effects of exercise on resting blood pressure in obese children: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Obesity Reviews 14:919-928. doi: 10.1111/obr.12054. Impact factor: 7.859; Journal 7 of 123 (Endocrinology & Metabolism); Science Edition -2013.

Gísladóttir,T.H., Mattíasdóttir, Á., Kristjánsdóttir, H. (2013). The effect of adolescents´ sport club participation on self-reported mental, and physical conditions and future expectations. Journal of Sports Sciences 31:1139-1145. doi:10.1080/02640414.2013.773402. Impact factor: 2.250; Journal 19 of 81 (Sports Sciences) Science Edition -2013.

Héðinsson, H., Kristjándóttir, H., Ólason, D.Þ., Sigurðsson, J.F. (2013). A validation and replication study of the patient-generated measure PSYCHLOPS on an Icelandic clinical population. European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 29: 89-95. doi:10.1027/1015-5759/a000136. Impact factor: 1.250; Journal 35 of 75 (Psychology, Applied). Social Science Edition -2013.

Morais J.E., Saavedra, J.M., Costa, M.J., Silva, A.J., Marinho, D.A., Barbosa, T.M. (2013). Tracking young talented swimmers: follow-up of performance and its biomechanical determinant factors. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics, 15: 129-138. doi: 10.5277/abb130316. Impact factor: 0.979; Journal 64 of 74 ( Biophysics ); Science Edition -2013.

Oddsdottir, G., Kristjansson, E., Gislason, M.K. (2013). Database of movement control in the cervical spine. Reference normal of 182 asymptomatic persons. Manual Therapy, 18:206-210. Impact factor: 1.714; Journal 22 of 64 (Rehabilitation).

Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., García-Hermoso, A., Domínguez, A.M. (2013). Training volume and performance in young Spanish national and international level swimmers. South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 35:163-172. Impact factor: 0.125; Journal 82 of 92 ( Social Sciences Interdisciplinary ); Social Science Edition -2013.

2012

Dávila-Romero, C., García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra, J.M. (2012). Dismininatory power of final game actions volleyball in formative stages. International Journal of Medicine and Science of Physical Activity and Sport, 12:745-755 (http://cdeporte.rediris.es/revista/revista48/artpoder328.htm). Impact Factor: 0.205; Journal 81 of 84 (Sports Sciences); Science Edition -2012.

Escalante, Y., Backx, K., Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Domínguez, A.M. (2012). Play area and physical activity in recess in primary schools. Kinesiology, 42:123-129 . Impact Factor: 0.405; Journal 74 of 84 (Sports Sciences) and 56 of 63 (Rehabilitation ); Science Edition -2012.

Escalante, Y., Saavedra, J.M. (2012). Swimming and aquatic activities: state of the art. Journal of Human Kinetics, 32: 5-7. doi: 10.2478/v10078-012-0018-4. Impact Factor: 0.458; Journal 71 of 84 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2012.

Escalante, Y., Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Dominguez, A.M. (2012).  Improvement of the lipid profile with exercise in obese children: A systematic review.  Preventive Medicine, 54: 293-301. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.02.006. Impact factor: 3.496, Journal 19 of 158 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health) and  20 of 151 (Medicine, General & Internal), Science Edition-2012.

Escalante, Y., Saavedra, J.M., Tella, V., Mansilla, M., García-Hermoso, A., Dominguez, A.M. (2012). Water polo game-related statistics in Women's International Championships: Differences and discriminatory power. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 11: 475-482. Impact Factor: 0.885; Journal 55 of 84 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2012.

Gíslason, M.K., Nash, D.H., Bransby-Zachary, M., Hems, T.E.J., Stansfield, B. (2012). Stress distribution at the radiocarpal joint and the effects of arthrodesis: a finite element study, Journal of Hand Surgery European, 37:871-878. Impact factor: 2.037; Journal 24 of 72 (Orthopedics).

Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., García-Hermoso, A., Arellano, R., Navarro, F. (2012). A twelve-year analysis of pacing strategies in 200 m and 400 m individual medley in international swimming competitions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26: 3289–3296.   doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318248aed5. Impact factor: 1.795; Journal 31 of 84 (Sports Sciences); Science Edition -2012.

2011

Escalante, Y., Backx, K., Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Domínguez, A.M. (2011). Relationship between daily physical activity, recess physical activity, age and sex in scholar of Primary School, Spain. Revista Española de Salud Pública, 85: 481-489. Impact Factor: 0.706; Journal 107 of 131 ( Public, Environmental & Occupational Health ); Social Sciences Edition -2011.

Escalante, Y., García-Hermoso, A., Saavedra, J.M. (2011). Effects of exercise on functional aerobic capacity in lower limb osteoarthritis: A systematic review. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 14:190-198. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.004. Impact Factor: 3.034; Journal 8 of 84 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2011.

Escalante, Y., Saavedra, J.M., Mansilla, M., Tella, V. (2011). Discriminatory power of water polo game-related statistics in 2008 Olympic Games. Journal of Sports Sciences, 29: 291-298. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2010.532230. Impact Factor: 1.931; Journal 28 of 84 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2011).

Gottfredsson, M., Reynisson, I.K., Ingvarsson, R.F., Kristjánsdóttir, H., Nardini, M.V., Sigurdsson, J.F. (2011). Comparative long-term adverse effects elicited by invasive group B and C meningococcal infections. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 53: 117 – 124. Impact Factor: 8.890; Journal 9 of 148 (Immunology) Science Edition-2011.

Rafnsdóttir, G.L., Gudmundsdóttir, M.L. (2011). EPM technology and the psychosocial work environment. New Technology, Work and Employment, 26: 210-221. Impact Factor: 1.909. Journal 3 of 15 (Ergonomics); Science Edition-2011.

Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A. Escalante, Y. (2011). Effects of exercise and/or diet programs on kinanthopometric and metabolic parameters in obese children: A pilot study. Journal of Human Kinetics, 29: 67-78. doi: 10.2478/v10078-011-0041-x. Impact Factor: 0.329; Journal 73 of 84 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2011.

Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Escalante, Y. (2011). Improvement of aerobic fitness in obese children: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, 6: 169-175. doi: 10.3109/17477166.2011.579975. Impact Factor: 2.986; Journal 12 of 113 (Pediatrics); Science Edition-2011. 

Sæmundsson, B.R., Þórsdóttir, F., Ólason, D.Þ., Kristjánsdóttir, H., Smári, J., Sigurðsson, J.F. (2011). Psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of the Beck Anxiety Inventory in a clinical and a student population. European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 27:133 – 141. Impact factor: 2.529; Journal 14 of 73 (Psychology, Applied). Social Science Edition -2011.

Sigfusdottir, I.D., Kristjansson, A.L., Gudmundsdottir, M.L., Allegrante, J.P. (2011). Substance use prevention through school and community-based health promotion: A transdisciplinary approach from Iceland. Global Health Promotion, 18: 23–26. Impact factor 1.477, Journal 63 of 147 (Psychiatry); Social Science Edition-2011.

2010

Chang, M., Jonsson, P., Snaedal, J., Bjornsson, S., Saczynski, J., Aspelund, T., Eiriksdottir, G., Jonsdottir M., Lopez, O., Harris, T., Gudnason, V., Launer, L. (2010) The effect of midlife physical activity on cognitive function among older adults: The Age, Gene/Environment Susceptibility (AGES)-Reykjavik Study. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 65:1369-1374. Impact Factor: 5.410. Journal 1 of 32 (Gerontology); 2 of 50 (Geriatrics & Gerontology); Science Edition-2010.

Escalante, Y., Saavedra, J.M., García-Hermoso, A., Silva, A.J., Barbosa, T.M. (2010).  Physical exercise and reduction of pain in adults with lower limb osteoarthritis: A systematic review. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 23: 175-186. doi: 10.3233/BMR20100267. Impact Factor: 0.172; Journal 39 of 43 (Rehabilitation); Journal  54 of 61 (Orthopedics); Science Edition-2010.

Gíslason, M.K., Nash, D.H., Stansfield, B. (2010). Finite element model creation and stability considerations of complex biological articulation: the human wrist joint. Medical Engineering and Physics, 32:523-531. Impact factor: 1.825; Journal 35 of 77 (Engineering, biomedical).

Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., Rodríguez, F.A. (2010). A multivariate analysis of performance in young swimmers. Pediatric Exercise Science, 22: 135-151. Impact Factor: 1.127; Journal 43 of 79 (Sport Sciences); Journal 63 of 94 (Pediatrics); Journal 66 of 77 (Physiology); Science Edition-2010.

2009

Chang, M., Phillips, C., van der Linden, M., Coppin, A.K., Ferrucci, L., Fried, L., Guralnik, J. (2009). An association between incident disability and depressive symptoms over 3 years of follow-up among older women. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 21:191-197. Impact Factor: 1.220; Journal 59 of 108 (Geriatrics & Gerontology); Science Edition-2009.

Gíslason, M.K., Nash, D.H., Nicol, A.,Kanellopoulos, A., Bransby-Zachary, M., Hems, T.E.J., Condon, B., Stansfield, B.(2009). A 3D finite element model of the loading in the wrist. Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 223(H7), 849-862. Impact factor. 1.329, Journal 49 of 76 (Engineering, biomedical). Science Edition-2009.

Ortega, E., Garcia, J.J., Bote, M.E., Martín-Cordero, L., Escalante, Y., Saavedra, J.M., Northoff, H., Giraldo, E. (2009). Exercise in fibromyalgia and related inflammatory disorders: Known and effects and unknown chances. Exercise Immunology Review, 15: 24-65. Impact Factor: 2.357; Journal 11 of 72 (Sport Sciences); Journal 79 of 128 (Immunology); Science Edition-2009.

2008

Saavedra, J.M., Torres, S., Caro, B., Escalante, Y., De la Cruz, E., Duran, M.J., Rodriguez F.A. (2008). Relationship between health-related fitness and educational and income levels in Spanish women. Public Health, 122: 794-800. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2007.07.017. Impact Factor: 1.204; Journal 46 of 76 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health); Social Edition-2008.

2007

Dal, M., Lefever, S., Matthiasdottir, Á. (2007) Online data collection in academic research: advantages and limitations. British Journal of Educational Technology, 38:574-582. Impact Factor: 0.574; Journal 46 of 105 (Education & Education Research); Social Edition-2007.

Saavedra, J.M., De la Cruz, E., Escalante, Y., Rodriguez F.A. (2007). Influence of a medium-impact aquaerobic program on health-related quality of life and fitness level in healthy adult females. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 47: 468-474. Impact Factor: 0.514; Journal 51 of 72 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2007.

Siggeirsdottir, K., Aspelund, T., Sigurdsson, G., Mogensen, B., Chang, M., Jonsdottir, B., Eiriksdottir, G., Launer, L.J., Harris, T.B., Jonsson, B.Y., Gudnason, V. (2007). Inaccuracy in self-report of fractures may underestimate association with health outcomes when compared with medical record based fracture registry. European Journal of Epidemiology, 22:631-639. Impact Factor: 5.340; Journal 8 of 25 (Public Health) Science Edition-2007.

Silva, A.J., Costa, A.M., Oliveira, P.M., Reis, V.M., Saavedra, J.M., Perl, J., Marinho, D.A. (2007). The use of neural network technology to model swimming performance. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6: 117-125. Impact Factor: 0.290; Journal 58 of 72 (Sport Sciences); Science Edition-2007.

2006

Coppin, A. K., Ferrucci, L., Lauretani, F., Phillips, C., Chang, M., Bandinelli, S., Guralnik, JM (2006).  Low socioeconomic status and disability in old age: evidence from the In Chianti study for the mediating role of physiological impairments. Journal of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 61: 86-91. Impact Factor: 5.410, Journal 1 of 32 (Gerontology); Journal 2 of 50 (Geriatrics & Gerontology), Science Edition-2006.

Sigurdsson, G., Aspelund, T., Chang, M., Jonsdottir, B., Sigurdsson, S., Eiriksdottir, G., Gudmundsson, A., Harris, T.B., Gudnason, V., Lang, T.F. (2006). Increasing gender difference in bone strength in old age: the Age, Gene/Environment Susceptibility – Reykjavik Rtudy (AGES-RS), Bone, 39:644-651.  Impact Factor: 3.970, Journal 24 of 214 ( Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism ), Science Edition-2006.

Moreno, F.J., Saavedra, J.M., Sabido, R. Luis, V., Reina, R. (2006). Visual search strategies of experienced and non-experienced swimming coaches. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 103: 861-872. Impact Factor: 0.333; Journal 69 of 70 ( Psychology experimental); Social Edition-2006.

2004

Chang, M., Cohen-Mansfield, J., Ferrucci, L., Leveille, S., Volpato, S., de Rekeneire, N., Guralnik, J.M. (2004). Incidence of loss of ability to walk 400 meters in a functionally limited older population. Journal of American Geriatric Society, 52:2094-2098. Impact Factor: 4.580; Journal 2 of 31 (Gerontology); 6 of 50 (Geriatrics & Gerontology), Science Edition-2014.

Korts, K., Weldon, S., Gudmundsdottir, M. L. (2004). Genetic databases and public attitudes: a comparison of Iceland, Estonia and the UK. TRAMES . Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences, 8:131-150. Impact Factor: 0.550; Journal 59 of 95 ( Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary); Social Edition-2014.

2003

Chang, M., Havlik, R.J., Corti, M.C., Chaves, P.H., Fried, L.P., Guralnik, J.M. (2003). Relation of heart rate at rest and mortality in the Women's Health and Aging Study. The American Journal of Cardiology, 92: 1294-1299. Impact Factor: 3.280; Journal 34 of 339 (Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine) Science Edition-2014.

Chang, M., Leveille, S., Cohen-Mansfield, J., Guralnik, J.M. (2003). The association of physical performance level with attitude toward exercise in older person. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11:254-264. Impact Factor: 1.970; Journal 40 of 108 (Geriatrics and Gerontology) Science Edition-2014.

Rafnsdottir, G. L., Gudmundsdottir, M. L. (2003). New technology and its impact on well being. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 22:31-39. Impact Factor: 0.320 Journal 142 of 147 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health); Social Edition-2014.

2002

Chang, M., Shigematsu, R., Nho, H., Nishijima, T., Tanaka, K, (2001). Functional fitness may be related to life satisfaction in older Japanese adults. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 53: 35-49. Impact Factor: 0.67, Journal 62 of 108 (Geriatrics and Gerontology) Science Edition-2014 .

Shigematsu, R., Chang, M., Yabushita, N., Sakai, T., Nakagaichi, M., Nho, H., Tanaka, K. (2002), Dance-based aerobic exercise may improve indices of falling risk in older women. Age and Ageing, 31:261-266.   Impact Factor: 4.220; Journal 11 of 108 (Geriatrics and Gerontology) Science Edition-2014 .

2001

Shigematsu, R. K., Tanaka, G., Holland, M., Nakagaichi,R., Chang, M., Takeshima, N., Noda, F., Tanaka, Y., Mimura, K. (2001), Validation of the functional fitness age (FFA) index in older Japanese women. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 13:385-390. Impact Factor: 2.22, 59 of 108 (Geriatrics & Gerontology). Science Edition-2014.

1999

Patterson, I., Chang, M. (1999). The social psychological benefits and constraints to participation in physical activity program by older Australians. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 18:179-185. Impact Factor: 0.678; Journal 26 of 32 (Gerontology); 47 of 50 (Geriatrics & Gerontology). Science Edition-2014.

The researchers of the PAPESH Research Centre have published more than 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals. 

The researchers of the PAPESH Research Centre have published 10 books

Sigmundsson, H., Ingebrigtsen, J.E. (2015)  Sports pedagogic. 2 utg. Oslo (Norway): Universitetsforlaget.

Sigmundsson, H. (2014).  Learning difficulties. Trondheim (Norway): Tapir akademisk forlag.

Sigmundsson, H. (2008).  Learning and skill development.  Trondheim (Norway): Tapir akademisk forlag. Trondheim.

Sigmundsson, H., Haga, M. (2007).  Development of skills in children. København (Danmark): Dansk psykologisk forlag.

Saavedra, J.M., Pino, J., Torres, S., Caro, B., Escalante Y. & Duran, M.J. (2006).  Relationship between the physical fitness and health in rural women [Spanish]. Sevilla (Spain): Wanceulen.

Sigmundsson, H., Ingebrigtsen, J.E. (2006).  Sports pedagogic. Oslo (Norway): Universitetsforlaget.

Sigmundsson, H., Haga, M. (2005).  Skill development. Development of basic skills in children. Oslo (Norway): Universitetsforlaget.

Sigmundsson, H., Haga, M. (2004).  Motor behaviour. Oslo (Norway): Sebu forlag.

Sigmundsson, H., Bostad, F. (2004).  Learning. Oslo (Norway): Universitetsforlaget.

Matthíasdóttir, Á., Árnason, S., Sveinsson, S. I. (2003).  Statistic with computers [Icelandic].Reykjavik, (Iceland): Mál og menning,

Sigmundsson, H., Pedersen, A.V. (2004).  Motor development. Sweden: Studentlitteratur.

Sigmundsson, H., Pedersen, A.V. (2000).  Motor development. Oslo (Norway): Sebu forlag.

Matthíasdóttir, Á. (1993).  Windows projects [Icelandic]. , Reykjavik (Iceland): Námsgagnastofnun.

The researchers of the PAPESH Research Centre have published more than 20 book chapters

Gíslason M.K., Nash D.H. (2012): Finite element modelling of a multi-bone joint: the human wrist. In: F. Ebrahimi (Ed.) Finite element Analysis - New Trends and Developments (77-98). Croatia: InTech.

Gudmundsdóttir, M. L., Nordal, S. (2007). Social concerns: Iceland. In: M. Häyry, R. Chadwick, V. Árnason & G. Árnason (Eds.) The Ethics and Governance of Human Genetic Databases. (53-59) Cambridge (UK): Cambridge University Press.

Gudmundsdóttir, M. L., Eriksson, K. E., Korts, K., Weldon, S. (2007). A sociological perspective: public perceptions of privacy and their trust in institutions managing and regulating genetic databases. In: M. Häyry, R. Chadwick, V. Árnason, G. Árnason (Eds.). The ethics and governance of human genetic Databases. (45-47) United Kingdom): Cambridge University Press.

Gudmundsdóttir, M. L., Nordal, S. (2007). Iceland. In: M. Häyry, R. Chadwick, V. Árnason, G. Árnason (Eds.). The ethics and governance of human genetic Databases. (53-59) United Kingdom): Cambridge University Press.

Guðmundsdóttir, M. L ., Rafnsdóttir, G. L.  (2007 ). Electronic surveillance on the Icelandic labour market. In Í. Salvör Nordal (Ed.). Privacy in the Information Society (119-142). Iceland: The Centre for Ethics.

Saavedra, J.M., Garcia, A., Escalante, Y., Dominguez, A.M. y De la Cruz, E. (2007). Aquatic activities program and arthritis [Spanish]. In: S. Llana & P. Perez (Eds.) Swimming and aquatic activities (341-354). Valencia (Spain): Marfil

Saavedra, J.M., Escalante, Y., De la Cruz, E., Dominguez, A.M., Garcia, A. & Rodriguez, F.A. (2007). Aquaerobics, physical fitness and quality of life [Spanish]. In: S. Llana & P. Perez (Eds.) Swimming and aquatic activities (355-368). Valencia (Spain): Marfil.

Saavedra, J.M. & Mansilla, M. (2007). The physical fitness in children and young [Spanish]. In: F. Guillen & Bara, M. (Coord). Psychology of coach (277-304). Sevilla (Spain): Wanceulen.

Pedersen, A.V., Stalsberg, R., Sigmundsson, H. (2006). Physical activity, physical fitness and motor skills.  In: J.H. Størksen, R. Granbo, S. Kolsrud, H. Østerås. (Eds). Movement – physical activity – health (139-150). Trondheim (Norway): Tapir

Sigmundsson, H ., Haga, M. (2005). Skill development – from theory to praxis. In: H. Sigmundsson, M. Haga  (Eds.). Skill development (13-27). Oslo (Norway): Universitetsforlaget.  

Haga, M., Sigmundsson, H. (2005). What is the importance of children's motor competence for their social, psychological and physical factors. In: S. Horghagen, K. Jakobsen, N.E. Ness (Eds.). Activity perspective (164-176). Trondheim (Norway): Tapir akademiske forlag.      

Haga, M., Gradovski, M., Sigmundsson, H. (2004). Perspectives on development. In: H. Sigmundsson,  F. Bostad (Eds.). Learning (41-52). Oslo (Norway): Universitetsforlaget.  

Haga, M., Sigmundsson, H. (2004). Motor development – theoretical overview. In: H. Sigmundsson, M. Haga (Editors). Motor behaviour (23-39). Oslo (Norway): Sebu forlag. 

Sigmundsson, H., Haga, M (2004). What is trained develops!  In: H. Sigmundsson, M. Haga (Editors). Motor behaviour (11-22). Oslo (Norway): Sebu forlag.

The researchers of the PAPESH Research Centre have participated in conferences, congresses and seminars in 29 countries. They have presented more than 300 works.

• Australia: Brisbane 
• Austria: Vienna 
• Belgium: Brussels, Turnout 
• Brazil: Natal 
• Canada: Ottawa 
• China: Chengdu 
• Croatia: Dubrovnik
• Denmark: Copenhagen 
• Estonia, Tallinn 
• Faroe Island: Torshavn 
• France: Nantes, Saint Etienne 
• Finland: Tampere, Turku
• Germany: Hannover, Heidelberg 
• Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki 
• Iceland: Akureyri, Egilstadir, Gardabær, Hafnarfjördur, Reykjanesbær, Reykjavik 
• India: Hyderabad 
• Italy: Milan, Palermo 
• Japan: Ibaraki, Toyama, Tsukuba 
• Lithuania: Kaunas, Vilnius 
• Luxembourg: Luxembourg 
• Morocco: Marrakesh 
• Netherland: Amsterdam, Groningen 
• Norway: Bergen, Bodø, Geiranger, Levanger, Oslo, Steinkjer, Stjørdal, Trondheim. 
• Portugal: Lisbon, Maia, Madeira, Porto 
• Serbia: Belgrade 
• South Korea: Seoul. 
• Spain: Barcelona, Caceres, Jaen, Granada, La Coruña, Murcia, Valencia. 
• Sweden; Gothenburg, Stockholm, Umeå 
• Swiss: Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, 
• UK: Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Oxford. 
• USA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Florida, New Orleans, San Diego, San Francisco

• Motor competence, physical fitness and the impact of sport participation on adolescents. Student: Thordis Gisladottir. Supervisor: Hermundur Sigmundsson. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, 2015.
• Characteristization of the swimming styles through of the 3D acceleration analysis. Student: Jorge Mateu. Supervisors: Victor Tella, Joaquin Madera, Jose M Saavedra. University of Valencia, 2014.
• Motor competence, physical fitness, self-perception and physical activity in children. Student: Vigdis Vedul-Kjelsås. Supervisors: Hermundur Sigmundsson, Ann K Stensdotter. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, 2014.
• Timing of motor actions: An experimental and correlational study. Student: Håvard Lorås. Supervisors: Hermundur Sigmundsson, Ann K Stensdotter. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, 2014.
• Exercise program in elderly woman. A 4 years follow-up study. Student: David A. Sánchez. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Yolanda Escalante. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2013.
• Severe obese in children, exercise and diet. Student: Antonio García-Hermoso. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Yolanda Escalante. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2013.
• Effects of a hydrotherapy program applied to women of gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Silvia Torres. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2010.
• Health-related fitness in Extremaduran population. Student: Yolanda Escalante. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Ferran A. Rodríguez. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2008.

Educational system for basketball players. Student: Ágúst Björgvinsson. Supervisors: Margrét Lilja Guðmundsdóttir and Ragnhildur Skúladóttir. Reykjavík University, 2015.

A novel exercise intervention on transversus abdominis recruitment and pain perception using EMG biofeedback, in people with history of low back pain. Student: Birna Markúsdóttir. Supervisors: Magnús K. Gíslason and Milan Chang. University of Reykjavik, 2014.

Movement analysis of side step cutting motion in agility testing for elite athletes. Student: Nils Óskar Nilsson. Supervisors: Magnús K. Gíslason and Milan Chang. University of Reykjavik, 2014.

Technical changes in the golf swing after metronome training. Student: Andrés Jón Davíðsson. Supervisors. Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir and Milan Chang Guðjónsson. University of Reykjavík, 2014.

Validation and biomechanical measurements using a novel inertial measurement unit. Student Sigurbjörg Jónsdóttir. Supervisor: Magnús K. Gíslason. University of Reykjavik, 2014

Development of an evaluation system for juniors football in Iceland. Student: Þórhallur Siggeirsson. Supervisors: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir and Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2013.

Effects of exercise on depression and anxiety: A Comparison to transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy. Student: Kristín Birna Ólafsdóttir. Supervisor: Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Reykjavik, 2013.

Recess physical activity in scholars. Student: Sergio Vega. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Yolanda Escalante. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2013.

Health-related fitness in paddle players. Student: Paula Romero. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2013.

Consequence of injury on soccer players' life. Student: Ragnar Mar Sigrúnarson. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland 2013.

The translation of Controlling Coach Behavior Scale (CCBS) from English to Icelandic and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Icelandic version. Supervisor: Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Reykjavík, 2013.

Psychometric properties of the icelandic version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Student: Ellen Dögg Sigurjónsdóttir. Supervisors: Daníel Þór Ólason, Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir, Linda Bára Lýðsdóttirr and Jón Friðrik Sigurðsson University of Iceland, 2012.

Coping and resort to personal changes. Student: Halla Halldórsdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L.  Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2011.

Status and attitude to safety strategy and ICT safety. in Icelandic companies in Iceland. Survey in Icelandic companies in Iceland. Student: Marianna Magnúsdóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2011.

The practice of sports in Extremadura in function of age. Student: Ana M. Domínguez. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Yolanda Escalante. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2011.

A Validation and Replication Study of the Patient-Generated Measure PSYCHLOPS on an Icelandic Clinical Population. Student: Helgi Héðinsson. . Supervisors: Jakob Smári, Daníel Þór Ólason and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir.  University of Iceland, 2010.

Running and Health. Student: Huld Konráðsdóttir. (2010). Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2010.

Psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of DASS self- report instrument for measuring depression, anxiety and stress. Stundent: Björgvin Ingimarsson. Supervisors: Jakob Smári, Daníel Þór Ólason and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir.  University of Iceland, 2010

Efficacy of nine week cognitive behavioral group therapy for low self-esteem. Stundent: Lilja Sif Þorsteinsdóttir. Supervisors:   Sigurður J Grétarsson and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2009

Efficacy of transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural group therapy for social phobia. Student: Hulda Sævarsdóttir. Supervisors: Daníel Þór Ólason and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2009

Internet use and well-being: a survey among students in the 5, 6 and 7 in Iceland. Student: Lilja Eygerður. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2009.

Is violence a growing problem? Student: Helga Pálmadóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2009.

Lighter youth for your child. Student: Hrund Scheving Sigurðardóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2009.

Psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of the Becks Anxiety Inventory. Stundent: Bragi Sæmundsson. Supervisors: Jakob Smári, Daníel Þór Ólason and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2009.

To dare to go ahead and create a new tradition: alcohol consumption of college students. Protective factors. Student: Arna Borg. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2009.

Wellbeing of adolescents of non-Icelandic background. Student: Lilja Sesselja Steindórsdóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland 2009

About me is. Student: Anna Margrét Einarsdóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2008.

Application of three interventions in children with severe obese. Student: Antonio García-Hermoso. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Silvia Torres. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2008.

Comparison between two standardized psychiatric diagnostic interviews and two self-assessment scales: MINI, CIDI, PHQ and DASS. Student: Baldur Heiðar Sigurðsson. Supervisors: Sigurður J Grétarsson and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2008.

Drop out from five week transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural group therapy. Student: Þorgerður Guðmundsdóttir. Supervisors: Jakob Smári and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2008.

Healthy children - constructive action: Teachers ideas of health in schools. Student: Ingibjörg Guðmundsdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2008.

Kinanthopometric and physical fitness assessment in young handball players. Student: David Sanchez. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Sebastian Feu. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2008

Work and work environment at LHS. Student: Alda Ásgeirsdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2008.

Work is my sanctuary: Chronic illness. Student: Berglind Víðisdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L.  Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2008.

Wellbeing of upper secondary teachers. Student: Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttirand Jón Friðrik Sigurðsson. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2008.

What characterizes those who improve in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral group therapy in primary care? Student: Aðalbjörg Heiður Björgvinsdóttir. Supervisors: Sigurður J Grétarsson and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2008.

Education at upper secondary level and young promising athletics. Student: Snjólaug E. Bjarnadóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2007.

Fibromyalgia.is. Student: Sigrún Baldursdóttir. Supervisors: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir and Arnór Víkingsson. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2007.

Pelvic pain during pregnancy: Information and advice. Student: Erna Kristjánsdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2007.

Prevention is brilliant because we matter: Research on the experiences and attitudes of students in 9th grade in primary schools in Iceland. Student: Ragnhildur Skúladóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2007.

Physical activity in elderly. Student: Ernesto de la Cruz. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2006.

Relationship between health-related fitness and lifestyles in peripubertal children. Student: Pedro A. Sanchez. Supervisor: Jose M. Saavedra. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2005.

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