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Behavioral Regulation

Exploring self-reported health behavior change following naturalistic psychedelic use

Carvalho, L. C., Encantado, J., Moller, A., Cornelius, T., Marrouch, N., Johnson, M., Garcia-Romeu, A., Veiga, D., & Teixeira, P. J. (2025). Exploring self-reported health behavior change following naturalistic psychedelic use. Journal of Health Psychology, Advance online publication: 13591053251392867. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251392867.

Exploring practitioners’ perceptions of health behavior changes associated with psychedelic experiences

Carvalho, L. C., Encantado, J., van Elk, M., Moller, A. C., Cornelius, T., Veiga, D., & Teixeira, P. J. (2025). Exploring practitioners’ perceptions of health behavior changes associated with psychedelic experiences. Scientific Reports, 15, 44731. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-33296-w.

Ayahuasca and public health III: Health status of a sample of ayahuasca ceremony attenders in Portugal

Teixeira, P. J., Encantado, J., Amaro, H. D., Veiga, D., Carvalho, L. C., Alcázar-Córcoles, M. Á., Hallak, J., Guimarães dos Santos, R., Bouso, J. C., & Kohek, M. (in press). Ayahuasca and public health III: Health status of a sample of ayahuasca ceremony attenders in Portugal. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs,

On the potential benefits of shared psychedelic experiences: Romantic dyads' co-use and shared understanding are associated with positive long-term changes

Cornelius, T., Moller, A., Encantado, J., Carvalho, L. C. P., Barba, T., & Teixeira, P. (in press). On the potential benefits of shared psychedelic experiences: Romantic dyads' co-use and shared understanding are associated with positive long-term changes. Journal of Humanistic Psychology,

Attitudes and perceptions of portuguese mental health professionals on the therapeutic use of psilocybin and MDMA

Encantado, J., Carvalho, L., Mota, P., Cunha, C., Garcia-Romeu, A., Johnson, M. W., & Teixeira, P. J. (in press). Attitudes and perceptions of portuguese mental health professionals on the therapeutic use of psilocybin and MDMA. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice,

Self-Determination Theory mechanisms in men’s long-term, objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in the european fans in training program

Pereira, Hugo V., Marlene N. Silva, Juan J. Pulido, Glyn C. Roberts, ..., and Pedro Teixeira et al. (2025). Self-Determination Theory mechanisms in men’s long-term, objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in the european fans in training program. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 22 (8), 979–988. doi: doi:10.1123/jpah.2024-0758.

Mapping implementation barriers and facilitators of a physical activity consultation in the Portuguese primary healthcare: A qualitative approach combining the Tailored Implementation for Chronic Diseases and Behaviour Change Wheel frameworks

Silva, C. S., Silva, M. N., Encantado, J., Franco, S., Rosa, B. A., Mendes, R., Teixeira, P. J., & Godinho, C. A. (2025). Mapping implementation barriers and facilitators of a physical activity consultation in the Portuguese primary healthcare: A qualitative approach combining the Tailored Implementation for Chronic Diseases and Behaviour Change Wheel frameworks. BMJ Open, 15, Article e091408. doi: ttps://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-091408.

A Digital Toolkit for Weight Loss Maintenance in European Adults (NoHoW): A 2×2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial

Stubbs, R. J., Duarte, C., Dakin, C., Palmeira, A. L., Sniehotta, F. F., Horgan, G. W., Larsen, S., Marques, M. M., Encantado, J., Evans, E. H., Turicchi, J., O'Driscoll, R., Scott, S. E., Pearson, B., Ramsey, L., Mikkelsen, M.-L., Santos, I., Matos, M., Teixeira, P. J., & Heitmann, B. L. (in press). A Digital Toolkit for Weight Loss Maintenance in European Adults (NoHoW): A 2×2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR, doi: DOI: 10.2196/69634.

Exploring the Effects of Microdosing on Health Behaviour Change

Luisa Prochazkova, Laura C. Carvalho, Natasza Marrouch, Jorge Encantado, Pedro J. Teixeira (2025). Exploring the Effects of Microdosing on Health Behaviour Change. Neuropharmacology, 110688. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2025.110688..

Self-Determination Theory Mechanisms in Men’s Long-Term, Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in the European Fans in Training Program

Pereira, Hugo V., Marlene N. Silva, Juan J. Pulido, Glyn C. Roberts, Marit Sorensen, Eivind Andersen, Øystein Røynesdal, Sally Wyke, Cindy M. Gray, Kate Hunt, et al. (2025). Self-Determination Theory Mechanisms in Men’s Long-Term, Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in the European Fans in Training Program. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 22 (8), 979–988. doi: doi:10.1123/jpah.2024-0758..

Attitudes and perceptions of Portuguese psychiatrists and psychologists on the clinical use of ketamine

Mota, Pedro; Encantado, Jorge; C Carvalho, Laura; Cunha, Catarina; Garcia-Romeu, Albert; W Johnson, Matthew; J Teixeira, Pedro; (2025). Attitudes and perceptions of Portuguese psychiatrists and psychologists on the clinical use of ketamine. Acta medica portuguesa, 38, 297-306. doi: 10.20344/amp.22815.

Health-related behavioral changes following the use of psychedelics in naturalistic settings

Teixeira, Pedro J; Jain, Rakesh; Penn, Andrew D; Cole, Steven P; Jain, Saundra; Moller, Arlen C; Amaro, Helena; Raison, Charles; (2025). Health-related behavioral changes following the use of psychedelics in naturalistic settings. Preventive medicine reports, 56, 103161. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103161.

On ecological literacy through implicated participation

Woods, C. T., Davids, K., & Araújo, D. (2024). On ecological literacy through implicated participation. New Ideas in Psychology, 73,

On a Corresponsive Sport Science

Woods, C. T., Araújo, D., & Davids, K. (2024). On a Corresponsive Sport Science. Sports Medicine, 54, 1071-1086.

On findings one's way: a comment on Bock et al. (2024)

Woods, C. T., Araújo, D., & Davids, K. (2024). On findings one's way: a comment on Bock et al. (2024). Psychological Research-Psychologische Forschung, 88, 2172-2179.

Psychometric properties of wearable technologies to assess post-stroke gait parameters: A systematic review

Silva, R. S., Silva, S. T., Cardoso, D. C., Quirino, M. A., Silva, M. H., Gomes, L. A., Fernandes, J. D., Oliveira, R., Fernandes, A., & Ribeiro, T. S. (2024). Psychometric properties of wearable technologies to assess post-stroke gait parameters: A systematic review. Gait & Posture, 113, 543-552.

Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers

Seixas, P., Oliveira, R., Carita, A. I., Davis, I., & Moreira, M. (2024). Effect of a Sensorimotor Training Program for Aerial Maneuvers in Junior Surfers. Applied Sciences-Basel, 14 (22), 1-16.

Understanding the visual search strategies of expert and novice coaches in futsal set pieces

Rodrigues, M., Leite, N., Ribeiro, J. N., Sampaio, J., Araújo, D., & Travassos, B. (2024). Understanding the visual search strategies of expert and novice coaches in futsal set pieces. Frontiers in Psychology, 15,

Understanding the futsal game moments through the eyes of futsal coaches: a comparison of expert and novice coaches

Rodrigues, M., Leite, N., Ribeiro, J. N., Sampaio, J., Araújo, D., & Travassos, B. (2024). Understanding the futsal game moments through the eyes of futsal coaches: a comparison of expert and novice coaches. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 1-12.

Dissimilarities of the Demi-plié Movement Trajectory in its Different Roles in Classical Ballet

Quadrado, V. H., Diniz, A., Ferreira, H. A., & Passos, P. (2024). Dissimilarities of the Demi-plié Movement Trajectory in its Different Roles in Classical Ballet. Research in Dance Education,

Hamstrings mechanical properties profiling in football players of different competitive levels and positions after a repeated sprint protocol

Pimenta, R., Antunes, H., Bruno, P., & Veloso, A. P. (2024). Hamstrings mechanical properties profiling in football players of different competitive levels and positions after a repeated sprint protocol. Frontiers in Physiology, 14,

Motor competence and difficulty of self-set goals on motor learning

Ottero, B., Carvalho, R., Penido, L., Matos, C., Cordovil, R., Luz, C., Rodrigues, L.P., Tanure, M., & Ugrinowitsch, H. (2024). Motor competence and difficulty of self-set goals on motor learning. Journal of Motor Behavior,

Learning to Cycle: Why Is the Balance Bike More Efficient than the Bicycle with Training Wheels? The Lyapunov’s Answer

Mercê, C., Davids, K., Cordovil, R., Catela, D., & Branco, M. (2024). Learning to Cycle: Why Is the Balance Bike More Efficient than the Bicycle with Training Wheels? The Lyapunov’s Answer. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9 (4), 1-18.

Playing without goalkeeper: the use of an empty goal in high-performance men's handball

Macedo, L., Volossovitch, A., Carita, A. I., & Komar, J. (2024). Playing without goalkeeper: the use of an empty goal in high-performance men's handball. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 1-19.

The impact of eccentric muscle contractions on peripheral nerve integrity

Lungu, D., Neto, T., Andrade, R. J., Coppieters, M. W., Oliveira, R., & Freitas, S. R. (2024). The impact of eccentric muscle contractions on peripheral nerve integrity. European Journal of Applied Physiology,

Youth soccer team’s match dynamics with and without the ball when in both conditions of advantage and disadvantage

Kunrath, C. A., Bedo, B. L. S., Aquino, R., Laporta, L., De Conti Teixeira Costa, G., Araújo, D., & Leonardi, T. (2024). Youth soccer team’s match dynamics with and without the ball when in both conditions of advantage and disadvantage. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 1-17.

Algorithmic Implementation of Visually Guided Interceptive Actions: Harmonic Ratios and Stimulation Invariants

Kim, W., Araújo, D., Choi, M., Vette, V., & Ortiz, E. (2024). Algorithmic Implementation of Visually Guided Interceptive Actions: Harmonic Ratios and Stimulation Invariants. Algorithms, 17 (7),

Semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head activity during the single leg bridge test in healthy individuals

Firmino, T., Mendes, B., Oliveira, R., Vaz, J., Radaelli, R., & Freitas, S. (2024). Semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head activity during the single leg bridge test in healthy individuals. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 39, 435-440.

Motor Competence in Autistic Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Dionisio, J., de Sá, C. D., Lúcio, S., de Almeida, G. N., & Cordovil, R. (2024). Motor Competence in Autistic Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Children-Basel, 11, 1-9.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental students: a cross-sectional study integrating the pain adaptation model

de Almeida, M. B., Moleirinho-Alves, P., & Oliveira, R. (2024). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental students: a cross-sectional study integrating the pain adaptation model. Journal of Public Health-Heidelberg,

A school-based physical activity intervention in primary school: effects on physical activity, sleep, aerobic fitness, and motor competence

Costa, J. A., Vale, S., Cordovil, R., et al. (2024). A school-based physical activity intervention in primary school: effects on physical activity, sleep, aerobic fitness, and motor competence. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1-10.

The Finishing Space Value for Shooting Decision-Making in High-Performance Football

Caldeira, N., Lopes, R. J., Araújo, D., & Fernandes, D. (2024). The Finishing Space Value for Shooting Decision-Making in High-Performance Football. Sports, 12 (8),

The effects of nature-based vs. indoor settings on the adaptability, performance and affect of calisthenics exercisers. A registered report

Brito, H., Lopes, H., Vaz de Carvalho, M., Carrilho, D., Carvalho, A., & Araújo, D. (2024). The effects of nature-based vs. indoor settings on the adaptability, performance and affect of calisthenics exercisers. A registered report. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 73,

The time-course changes in postural control variability between neck pain and asymptomatic dental students

Almeida, M. B., Moreira, M., Moreira, J., Vaz, J. R., Moleirinho-Alves, P., & Oliveira, R. (2024). The time-course changes in postural control variability between neck pain and asymptomatic dental students. Scientific Reports, 14,

Neck Strength Variations in Dental Students with and without Neck Pain: A Longitudinal Study

Almeida, M. B., Moreira, M., Moleirinho-Alves, P., & Oliveira, R. (2024). Neck Strength Variations in Dental Students with and without Neck Pain: A Longitudinal Study. Applied Sciences-Basel, 14(18),

Evolving Dynamics of Neck Muscle Activation Patterns in Dental Students: A Longitudinal Study

Almeida, M. B., Moreira, M., Miranda-Oliveira, P., Moreira, J., Familia, C., Vaz, J. R., Moleirinho-Alves, P., & Oliveira, R. (2024). Evolving Dynamics of Neck Muscle Activation Patterns in Dental Students: A Longitudinal Study. Sensors, 24 (17),

A scoping review of research in naturalistic studies with psychedelics

Carvalho LC, Encantado J, Kettner H, Timmerman C, Veiga D, Teixeira PJ (2025). A scoping review of research in naturalistic studies with psychedelics. Journal of psychoactive drugs, 1–14. doi: 10.1080/02791072.2025.2520221.

Predictive equation derived from 6,497 doubly labelled water measurements enables the detection of erroneous self-reported energy intake

Bajunaid, R., Niu, C., Hambly, C., Liu, Z., Yamada, Y., Aleman-Mateo, H., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M., & Speakman, J. R. (2025). Predictive equation derived from 6,497 doubly labelled water measurements enables the detection of erroneous self-reported energy intake. Nature Food, 1-14. doi: 10.1038/s43016-024-01089-5.

Associations of bioelectrical impedance and anthropometric variables among populations and within the full spectrum of malnutrition

Marini, E., Stagi, S., Cabras, S., Comandini, O., Ssensamba, J. T., Fewtrell, M., Busert-Sebela, L., Saville, N. M., Eartman, C. P., Silva, A. M., & Wells, J. C. (2024). Associations of bioelectrical impedance and anthropometric variables among populations and within the full spectrum of malnutrition. Nutrition, 112550. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2024.112550.

Letter to the editor: "Variations in bioelectrical impedance devices impact raw measures comparisons and subsequent prediction of body composition using recommended estimation equations"

Campa, F., Paoli, A., & Sardinha, L. B. (2024). Letter to the editor: "Variations in bioelectrical impedance devices impact raw measures comparisons and subsequent prediction of body composition using recommended estimation equations". Clin Nutr ESPEN, 64, 156-157. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.09.025.

Water intake in athletes: Agreement between food records and isotope-dilution methods

Jesus, F., Di Vincenzo, O., Francisco, R., Nunes, C. L., Kondo, E., Rocha, P., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B., Schoeller, D. A., & Silva, A. M. (2024). Water intake in athletes: Agreement between food records and isotope-dilution methods. Clinical Nutrition, 43(12), 370–378. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.11.026.

Worldwide trends in diabetes prevalence and treatment from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 1108 population-representative studies with 141 million participants

NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) (2024). Worldwide trends in diabetes prevalence and treatment from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 1108 population-representative studies with 141 million participants. Lancet, 404(10467), 2077-2093. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02317-1.

General and abdominal adiposity and hypertension in eight world regions: a pooled analysis of 837 population-based studies with 7·5 million participants

NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B.) (2024). General and abdominal adiposity and hypertension in eight world regions: a pooled analysis of 837 population-based studies with 7·5 million participants. Lancet, 404(10455), 851-863. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01405-3.

Analysis of the evolution of the number of federation licenses in Spain (2009-2021)

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Gamonales, J. M., Espada, M., & Escudero-Tena, A. (2023). Analysis of the evolution of the number of federation licenses in Spain (2009-2021). Cultura Ciencia Y Deporte, 18(57), doi: 10.12800/ccd.v18i57.2041.

Análisis del uso de los códigos QR para la asignatura de Educación Física

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Gámez-Calvo, L., Espada, M., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Análisis del uso de los códigos QR para la asignatura de Educación Física. Journal of Sport and Health Research, 15(1), 1-12. doi: 10.58727/jshr.102316.

Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on the Sequential Rate of Torque Development throughout the Force-Time Curve

Gonçalves, A. D., Pezarat-Correia, P., Vila-Chã, C., & Mendonça, G. V. (2023). Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on the Sequential Rate of Torque Development throughout the Force-Time Curve. Sleep Science, 16(4), 454-461. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1776869.

Analysis of the shots in Football for blind people in the 2021 World Grand Prix

Gamonales, J. M., Hernández-Beltrán, V., León, K., Espada, M. C., Sanabria- Jiménez, M., Alemán-Ramírez, C., Castelli Correia de Campos, L. F., & Muñoz- Jiménez, J. (2023). Analysis of the shots in Football for blind people in the 2021 World Grand Prix. Cultura Ciencia Y Deporte, 18(58), 81-89. doi: 10.12800/ccd.v18i58.2039.

Analysis of individual performance indicators of football goalkeeper

Tienza-Valverde, A., Hernández-Beltrán, V., Espada, M., Bravo-Sánchez, A., Santos, F. J., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Analysis of individual performance indicators of football goalkeeper. Apunts Sports Medicine, 58(219), doi: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2023.100420.

Effects of auriculotherapy on muscle fatigue: A randomized crossover trial

Terra, A., Santos, P., Gomes, M., Santos, A., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2023). Effects of auriculotherapy on muscle fatigue: A randomized crossover trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 37, 209-219. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.11.053.

Skill-related studies from youth to high-performance football: a scoping review

Sarajärvi, J., Freitas, R., Elovaara, M., & Volossovitch, A. (2023). Skill-related studies from youth to high-performance football: a scoping review. Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, doi: 10.1007/s12662-023-00910-w.

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