Papers by simona safarikova
International journal of development education and global learning, Jun 27, 2024
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Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, Aug 16, 2016
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Routledge eBooks, Dec 7, 2018
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Sport in Society, 2015
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African Health Sciences, 2020
Background: Over a few decades obesity has become a major global health problem. Its prevalence w... more Background: Over a few decades obesity has become a major global health problem. Its prevalence worldwide has more than doubled since 1980. The situation is expected to worsen in the future, especially in the developing countries that experience nutrition transition due to economic growth. It contributes to reduction in malnutrition which supports an increase in obesity prevalence. Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse the predictors of obesity in the region of East Africa. Methods: Meta-analysis of existing studies was used in order to find the different risk factors and their significance in obesity development. Data extracted from 16 published academic research articles described the situation in East African countries. The significance of the effect of each variable was tested by means of an asymptotic chi-square test, or Fisher's exact (factorial) test and the risk ratios were calculated. Results: Based on the chi-square test and the risk ratios of the aggregated...
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Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2018
Twitter is a social platform that has become well-known for the controversial opinions posted by ... more Twitter is a social platform that has become well-known for the controversial opinions posted by politicians and celebrities. Caster Semenya became an overnight topic on Twitter with an overwhelming number of people posting opinions about whether she is male or female, and how that affects her participation in international athletics. This research utilised the gender controversy around Caster Semenya to explore how Twitter can be used as a barometer of public perceptions of the female athlete in sport. Thematic analysis of Tweets around the Caster Semenya controversy did not only illustrate a deep divide in public opinion on the female athlete but also highlighted an often hidden, racial classification. It concludes, however, that even though perceptions are still influenced by entrenched cultural beliefs, gender stereotypes are being questioned.Keywords: Caster Semenya, female athlete, Twitter, social media
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Politics in Central Europe, 2021
This article introduces the concept of sport for development and peace both as a theoretical noti... more This article introduces the concept of sport for development and peace both as a theoretical notion and a part of the political-economical practice. Together with a brief definition and a historical overview, the main goal is to present the sport and development in the context of international relations, a network of stakeholders, practical implementation within major projects and its progressive inclusion into the development documents and strategies. Specifically, the article highlights the adoption of the concept by two major institutions, the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee as formal umbrella organisations. Furthermore, the role of the sport for development within the UN’s agenda of Sustainable Development Goals is elaborated. Since the topic is a frequent object of academic research and critical analysis, the article concludes with an outline of the commonly mentioned contested topics and critical debates which permeate both academic production and activi...
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Ceska Kinantropologie Czech Kinanthropology, Nov 29, 2012
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Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 2012
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Sport and Development in Emerging Nations; Editors: Cem Tınaz, Brendon Knott; Publisher: Routledge, 2021
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