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- Closing Editorial: New Insights into Food Ingredients for Human Health PromotionPublication . Ribeiro, Andreia; Barreiro, FilomenaIn recent years, the intersection of food science and health promotion has gained interest. Driven by consumer awareness and a global push toward healthier, safer, and more sustainable food systems, the demand for functional, fortified, and clean-label products has grown substantially. In response to these evolving expectations, this Special Issue of Applied Sciences, titled “New Insights into Food Ingredients for Human Health Promotion”, brings together research and review articles that explore the development, characterization, and application of bioactive compounds with the potential to promote human health. These contributions reflect a commitment to innovation in food ingredient science, offering solutions that are both effective and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Editorial v12n1Publication . Fernandes, Tiago; Florêncio, Pedro; Luís, Rita; Cunha, Paulo; Rodovalho, BeatrizEditorial do número 1 do volume 12 da Aniki: Revista Portuguesa da Imagem em Movimento.
- Editorial: Towards a psychophysiological approach in physical activity, exercise, and sports, volume IVPublication . Forte, Pedro; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Portella, Daniel Leite; Monteiro, DiogoThe Research Topic “Toward a psychophysiological approach in physical activity, exercise, and sports, volume IV” represents a significant stride forward in the integration of psychological and physiological paradigms in sport and exercise science. This editorial aims to synthesize insights from 23 contributions that deepen our understanding of the complex bidirectional interactions between mind and body in the context of physical activity, sports performance, exercise-based health, and wellbeing promotion. A recurring focus across the Research Topic is the impact of physical activity on emotional regulation and wellbeing. Wang S. et al. demonstrated that Tai Chi significantly improved emotional regulation efficacy and subjective wellbeing in older adults, with emotion regulation acting as a partial mediator. Similarly, Jiang et al. identified that academic self-efficacy was enhanced through physical activity, mediated by future orientation and mental toughness. Among youth populations, Zhang et al. found that parenting styles influenced sport adherence via goal orientation and self-regulation. Complementing this, Li and Zhou examined junior high school students, finding that self-esteem and interpersonal relationships jointly mediated the association between physical exercise and school adaptation. This research emphasizes the need for the multifaceted benefits of physical activity in developmental contexts. From a high-performance perspective, Liu et al. showed that elite karate athletes had superior cognitive inhibition skills compared to sub-elite peers, supporting the neural efficiency hypothesis. Ilbak et al. further validated the relevance of psychophysiological monitoring by showing that perceived exertion aligned well with internal training load in combat sports.
- Editorial: Training load in sport: current challenges and future perspectivesPublication . Branquinho, Luís; Forte, Pedro; França, Elias de; Ferraz, Ricardo; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Thomatieli-Santos, RonaldoTraining load is a critical component of athletic development, serving as a fundamental determinant of performance enhancement and injury prevention (1). Factors such as training intensity, volume, frequency, and density must be carefully managed to promote positive adaptations in athletes (2). The concept of training load is not merely a measure of the amount of work performed, it is a complex interplay of factors that can significantly influence an athlete’s performance trajectory (3). Understanding how to optimize training load is essential to maximizing athletic performance while minimizing the risks of excessive fatigue, injury, and overtraining, which can negatively impact an athlete’s performance and ability to compete and train effectively, as well as overall health (1).
- Special Issue “Biomechanical Analysis in Physical Activity and Sports”Publication . Forte, PedroBiomechanics plays a vital role in helping us understand how the human body moves, especially in the context of sports and physical activity. By applying principles from physics and engineering, biomechanical analysis allows us to study the forces acting on the body. This is incredibly valuable not only for enhancing athletic performance but also for health and physical activity-related analysis. Recent technological advances, including motion capture systems, force plates, electromyography (EMG), and computational fluid dynamics, have provided us with powerful tools for measuring and modeling movement with unparalleled precision [1– 3]. These technologies have been adopted across various sports, including running, cycling, and swimming, helping athletes and coaches in enhancing their performance techniques [2, 3 ]. In addition, the emergence of wearable technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has further advanced real-time analysis capabilities. Today, athletes can receive immediate feedback through sensors embedded in their gear, allowing them to adjust their technique on the spot, which also plays a big part in preventing injuries [1]
- Special issue CHEMPOR 2023 – 14th International Chemical and Biological Engineering ConferencePublication . Pinho, Simão; Barreiro, FilomenaThe 14th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2023), organized by Bragança Polytechnic University and the Portuguese Engineers Association, was held in Bragança, Portugal, on September 12–15, 2023. CHEMPOR 2023 focused on recent developments in various settings, including biorefinery, biotechnology, energy and environment, innovative materials, and the creation and design of novel reaction and separation processes, always foreseeing industrial applications for a sustainable future. The conference served as a melting pot to celebrate creativity, diversity, and friendship among participants, fostering the exchange of ideas and enabling fruitful interactions. It brought together professionals from the academic, industrial, scientific, and technological communities, uniting over 300 delegates from 12 countries. This collection of papers from CHEMPOR 2023 vividly illustrates how biological and chemical engineers are tackling the major societal challenges of our time. They highlight converging initiatives to promote sustainability through a circular economy where materials are valued and renewable. The papers present contemporary contributions in wastewater treatment, waste and biomass valorization, energy transition solutions, efforts to mitigate climate change, and bio-based approaches to produce, separate, and purify valuable compounds using ionic liquids or eutectic solvents. The selected works featured in this special issue represent an excellent reflection of the conference spirit. The attendees' dedication to seeking innovative solutions and producing high-quality scientific outputs also stood out. Finally, we want to express our profound appreciation to all the participants and our enormous gratitude to all our sponsors and associated scientific journals and publishers. In particular, we acknowledge the editorial team of Separation and Purification Technology, especially Bart Van der Bruggen and Raquel Aires-Barros, for their significant support and enthusiasm.
- Special issue CHEMPOR 2023 – 14th International Chemical and Biological Engineering ConferencePublication . Pinho, Simão; Barreiro, FilomenaThe 14th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2023), organized by Bragança Polytechnic University and the Portuguese Engineers Association, was held in Bragança, Portugal, on September 12–15, 2023. CHEMPOR 2023 focused on recent developments in various settings, including biorefinery, biotechnology, energy and environment, innovative materials, and the creation and design of novel reaction and separation processes, always foreseeing industrial applications for a sustainable future. The conference served as a melting pot to celebrate creativity, diversity, and friendship among participants, fostering the exchange of ideas and enabling fruitful interactions. It brought together professionals from the academic, industrial, scientific, and technological communities, uniting over 300 delegates from 12 countries.