1. Communication with disabled fans at sports events : approaches, challenges, and opportunitiesMartin Koželj, Iztok Podbregar, Maja Meško, Irena Nančovska Šerbec, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This study investigates how effectively European football clubs communicate
and implement accessibility features for disabled fans, aiming to develop a comprehensive
framework for evaluating these practices. Using a multi-phase research design, the study
analyzes disability support systems through semi-structured interviews with representatives from eleven European football clubs and a systematic analysis of club documentation.
The methodology combined traditional qualitative analysis with large language model
(LLM)-assisted content analysis, enabling robust identification of thematic patterns and
performance indicators. Our findings reveal significant disparities in disability support
practices, with larger clubs demonstrating structured approaches through dedicated Disability Access Officers (DAOs) and comprehensive communication strategies. Analysis
identified three distinct performance tiers: Elite Performers, primarily well-resourced clubs
with advanced systems; Solid Performers, mid-tier clubs with established frameworks; and
Developing Systems, smaller organizations with emerging support structures. We present
a validated Fan Communication Model incorporating key weighted criteria, including
infrastructure, dedicated personnel, engagement, specific adaptations, ticketing, challenge
management, and feedback systems. This model provides a standardized framework
for evaluating disability support communication in football organizations. The research
demonstrates the importance of integrating technological solutions with human-centered
approaches while maintaining universal design principles. Our findings contribute to the
sports accessibility literature and provide evidence-based recommendations for football
organizations seeking to enhance their communication with disabled fans.
Keywords: disability access, football organizations, fan communication, communication strategies, sport accessibility, inclusive design, performance evaluation
Published in DKUM: 26.08.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 4
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2. Sentiment analysis of social media users` emotional response to sudden cardiac arrest during a football broadcastNino Fijačko, Robert Greif, Gregor Štiglic, Primož Kocbek, Benjamin S. Abella, 2023, other scientific articles Keywords: cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, football broadcast, emotional response, social media, users
Published in DKUM: 16.07.2024; Views: 126; Downloads: 13
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3. Lower-limb muscle contractile properties, explosive power and the subjective response of elite soccer players to the Covid-19 lockdownArmin Paravlić, Boštjan Šimunič, Saša Pišot, Matej Kleva, Kaja Teraž, Matjaž Vogrin, Uroš Marušič, Rado Pišot, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: The present study examined the effects of the lockdown period on basic anthropometric measures, countermovement jumping performance, skeletal muscle contractile properties derived from tensiomyography (TMG), injury incidence, and self-assessed general well-being in elite soccer players. A total of 266 players were assessed before (PRE) and 32 players were reassessed 11 days after (POST) the COVID-19 period. Significant changes in the TMG parameters were observed POST compared to PRE: contraction time (Tc) increased from 6% to 50% in vastus lateralis [VL] (p = 0.009) and biceps femoris [BF] (p < 0.001), respectively; whereas radial displacement (Dm) increased for 19% in BF (p = 0.036) and 17% in VL (p < 0.001), respectively. Jumping performance remained unchanged from PRE to POST In addition, athletes rated the lockdown period as a positive event and felt psychologically better during the lockdown, primarily because they spent more time with family members and friends. Although there were no differences in any of the variables describing lower limb muscle power following the two-month lockdown, the altered contractile properties of the assessed muscles suggest suboptimal conditioning of the football players.
Keywords: football, male football, power, explosive power, CMJ, tensiomyography, SJ, coronavirus, pandemics, lockdown
Published in DKUM: 11.07.2024; Views: 80; Downloads: 12
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4. The Impact of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Parameters on Match Running Performance (MRP) in National-Level Football Players : a multiple regression analysisRadivoje Radaković, Borko Katanić, Mima Stanković, Bojan Mašanović, Suzana Žilič Fišer, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: The aim of the study was to examine the association between cardiorespiratory and
metabolic parameters and match running performance (MRP) in highly trained football players. The
sample of participants consisted of 41 national-level football players (aged 23.20 ± 3.40 years, body
height 182.00 ± 5.15 cm, and body mass 76.86 ± 6.06 kg) from the Serbian Super league. For the
purposes of this research, the following measurements were applied. A maximal multistage progressive treadmill test, with a direct measurement of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) (using
Fitmate MED, Cosmed, Rome, Italy) was conducted, alongside continuous heart rate monitoring.
Capillary blood samples were taken from the hyperemic area using specific test strips, and, after
sample collection, lactate concentration was immediately determined using a lactate analyzer. MRP
variables were analyzed according to the BioIRC model of motion structure analysis, based on existing
standards for profiling movement intensity. The results of multiple regression analysis indicated
an association between cardiac parameters and total distance (R2 = 54.3%, p = 0.000), high-speed
running (R2 = 46.4%, p = 0.000), and jogging (R2 = 33.6%, p = 0.004). Regression analysis revealed
an association between cardiorespiratory parameters and total distance (R2 = 24.8%, p = 0.014), and
high-speed running (R2 = 20%, p = 0.039). Meanwhile, no association was found between lactate
concentration and running performance. The explanation for these regression analysis results is based
on the observation that functional abilities represent significant potential for expressing movement
performance, a crucial condition for success in football.
Keywords: football players, physical performance, cardiovascular endurance, lactate concentration, maximal heart rate, professional soccer players, running performance analysis, VO2max
Published in DKUM: 01.07.2024; Views: 104; Downloads: 10
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5. The language in British and Slovene football anthemsAgata Križan, 2016, original scientific article Abstract: Football is probably the world's most popular game, with a huge number of fans. There are numerous ways in which football fans express dedication to their club and the feelings they have for their team, for example, wearing certain colours, waving banners and flags, and singing. Football anthems are nothing new for football fans, and many clubs have a long-established tradition of them. In this paper, I will address and compare the language in some popular British and Slovene football anthems, and attempt to explain its contribution to the creation of fan identity, to the fans' sense of belonging, unity, and motivation. The linguistic analysis identities the linguistic resources used in football anthems to express attitudes, form bonds and create identities.
Keywords: attitudes, football anthems, linguistic analyses, linguistic resources, identity
Published in DKUM: 16.05.2017; Views: 1199; Downloads: 421
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6. American Football Terminology in Slovenian: Subtitling in the Movie The Longest YardIvana Williams, 2016, undergraduate thesis Abstract: This paper discusses the Slovenian terminology for American football through an analysis of the Slovenian subtitles of the 2005 movie The Longest Yard that were acquired from the Slovenian version of the DVD. In light of the fact that American football is a new sport in this culture and its rules are mostly unknown, the paper includes a short description of the game. It presents subtitling as a special type of translation with its restrictions and specific challenges. The analysis of subtitles is not limited to the dialogue that relates to American football but also includes the area of rendering culture-specific elements and figures of speech into adequate text. As sports permeate into everyday life, their terminologies gain new, metaphorical meanings, and the usage of American football terminology in such contexts is briefly discussed in the last chapter.
Keywords: American football, American football terminology, subtitling, culture-specific elements, figures of speech
Published in DKUM: 20.06.2016; Views: 1651; Downloads: 145
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