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Journal of Sport Medicine, Science and Rehabilitation

Editorial Board

At Confmeets Journals, the Editorial Board serves as the cornerstone of academic integrity and excellence. Comprising distinguished scholars and professionals across various disciplines, the board ensures that each manuscript undergoes a rigorous peer-review process aligned with the journal's mission.

Our board members are committed to upholding the integrity, quality, and ethical standards of scholarly publishing. They collaborate closely with authors, reviewers, and the Confmeets editorial team to uphold ethical practices, promotes transparency, and guarantee that every published article contributes meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge in its field.

Editor-in-Chief

Guillermo Andres Cortes-Roco

Guillermo Andres Cortes-Roco PhD [ View Profile ]

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Department: Rehabilitation and Sports Sciences

Affiliation: Rehabilitation and Sports Sciences, Universidad Via del Mar, Via del Mar

Designation: Academic and Director of the Masters Program in Evaluation and Planning of Sports Training

Country: Chile

Biography

Dr. Guillermo Andrés Cortés-Roco is a Sport and Exercise Scientist, academic leader, and researcher with extensive experience in higher education, applied research, curriculum development, and sports performance assessment. He currently serves as Director of the Master's Programme in Evaluation and Planning of Sports Training and as Curriculum Coordinator and Full-Time Faculty Member at Universidad Viña del Mar, Chile. His expertise spans exercise physiology, sports performance, physical fitness, body composition, youth development, and evidence-based training. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and actively collaborates with sports organizations and community partners to translate scientific evidence into practical applications.

 

Editorial Members

DrGanesh Shanker Pandey

DrGanesh Shanker Pandey PhD [ View Profile ]

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Affiliation: Physical Education, School of Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda

Department: Department of Physical Education

Designation: Assistant Professor

Country: India

Dr. Ganesh Shanker Pandey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education, School of Education, Central University of Punjab, and serves as an Associate NCC Officer. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education from Lucknow University, along with M.P.Ed., B.P.Ed., and a P.G. Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy. His research areas include Exercise Physiology, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, Sports Training, and Badminton. He has five years of research experience as a JRF/SRF and has experience in teaching, research guidance, editorial activities, conference participation, and academic administration.

Brett A Baxter

Brett A Baxter PhD [ View Profile ]

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Affiliation: Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Northampton, Northampton

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences

Designation: Lecturer

Country: United Kingdom

Dr. Brett A. Baxter is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics at the University of Northampton, United Kingdom. He has been teaching in higher education since 2018, delivering courses in biomechanics, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and research methods while supervising doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate students. His research focuses on eccentric and isometric resistance training, neuromuscular rehabilitation, injury prevention, musculoskeletal adaptations, and exercise interventions for healthy ageing. Dr. Baxter has secured over £218,000 in competitive research funding, has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, regularly reviews manuscripts for international journals in exercise medicine and sports science, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Victor Romano

Victor Romano EdD, DHSc [ View Profile ]

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Affiliation: Health Science, Rocky Mountain univeristy of Health Professions, Provo

Department: Health Science

Designation: Associate Professor

Country: United States of America

Dr. Victor Romano is a distinguished academic and practitioner specializing in kinesiology, exercise science, and sport performance. Dr. Romano serves as an Associate Professor for the PhD in Health Sciences program and Concentration Track Director for Human and Sport Performance. In this role, he mentors doctoral candidates and spearheads cutting-edge research in areas such as human performance optimization, injury prevention, and exercise science. With over 20 years of experience in academic instruction, research, and applied practice, Dr. Romano is a recognized expert in human and sport performance.  

Dr. Romano holds a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) in Kinesiology from Drexel University, a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Physical Education from Gardner-Webb University, and a Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Pennsylvania Western University. He also holds an array of professional certifications, including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) from the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as certifications in corrective exercise, Kinesio taping, fitness nutrition, and sport performance analysis.  

Beyond academia, Dr. Romano has an impressive background in applied sports performance, working with professional and Olympic athletes across disciplines such as football, basketball, track and field, and swimming. His expertise as a sport performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, and medical team member for national track and field events highlights his commitment to elevating athlete performance at all levels. He also works with the Catawba College Athletic Department as a Sport Performance Analyst. In this role he works with Men’s and Woman’s Soccer team collecting, coordinating, analyzing, and interpreting data in relation to athlete development data. He uses this information to assist in establishing benchmark information to enable monitoring and reporting of student-athlete efforts to enhance physical preparation, injury prevention, and recovery programs.

FRANCESCO INCHINGOLO

FRANCESCO INCHINGOLO MD [ View Profile ]

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Affiliation: Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari

Department: Interdisciplinary of Medicine

Designation: Professor

Country: Italy

Prof. Francesco Inchingolo is a Full Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. He also serves as Vice Director of the Complex Operational Unit of Odontostomatology at the Bari University Hospital Consortium Policlinico and Director of the Postgraduate School of Oral Surgery.

He earned his Degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1983 and subsequently completed specializations in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Experimental Medicine, Dentistry (Odontostomatology), and Maxillofacial Surgery. Throughout his distinguished academic career spanning more than four decades, Prof. Inchingolo has combined clinical practice, research, teaching, and international collaboration in oral and maxillofacial sciences.

Prof. Inchingolo has coordinated numerous national and international research projects, supervised over 200 academic theses, and delivered more than 200 university teaching appointments. He has established extensive collaborations with universities and research institutions across Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. His scientific contributions include hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, numerous book chapters, and active participation in international conferences, with research focusing on innovative approaches in oral surgery, implantology, orthodontics, regenerative medicine, and dental biomaterials.

Matthias Hinz

Matthias Hinz Ph.D [ View Profile ]

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Affiliation: Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Munich

Department: Sport and Health Sciences

Designation: Lecturer

Country: Germany

Matthias Hinz is a sport scientist affiliated with the University of Potsdam, Germany, where he pursued a Master's degree in Integrative Sport, Movement and Health Science. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Movement Science from Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, following undergraduate studies at the German Sport University Cologne.

Throughout his academic journey, Matthias has gained international experience through study programs at the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, focusing on sports injuries, sport psychology, and European sports systems. In addition to his academic background, he has worked as a teacher, sports camp leader, outdoor event moderator, and supervisor in recreational and wellness settings across Germany and Europe. His international experience includes youth sports leadership and outdoor education programs in Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and France. He is actively engaged in handball, surfing, and language learning and holds certifications in lifesaving, first aid, and advanced English proficiency.

Zizi Ali

Zizi Ali Ph.D [ View Profile ]

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Affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh

Department: Rehabilitation Sciences

Designation: Professor

Country: Saudi Arabia

Dr. Zizi Mohammed Ibrahim Ali is an accomplished academic, researcher, and academic leader in the field of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, with extensive experience in higher education, clinical research, postgraduate supervision, and quality enhancement. She currently serves as a Professor of Physical Therapy at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She has been a faculty member at PNU since 2014, progressing from Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2014–2017) to Associate Professor (2017–Present). In addition to her academic responsibilities, she has contributed significantly to institutional development through leadership roles, including Director of the Key Performance Indicator Unit (2015–Present), Director of the Occupational Therapy Program (2014–2018), and Internal Reviewer at the Deanship of Quality at PNU. Dr. Ali also holds the position of Professor of Physical Therapy at Cairo University, Egypt. Her academic career at Cairo University spans more than two decades, during which she has served as Assistant Professor (2010–2015), Associate Professor (2015–Present), and Professor of Physical Therapy (2021–Present). She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1995–1999), Master of Science in Physical Therapy (Surgery) (2004–2006), and Doctorate in Physical Therapy for Surgery (2006–2010) from Cairo University.

Dr. Ali’s academic and research career is characterized by a strong commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation and improving healthcare outcomes through innovative physical therapy interventions. Her research interests include rehabilitation following surgery, burns and plastic surgery rehabilitation, wound healing, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, women’s health, therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, laser therapy, and functional assessment. Her research focuses on translating scientific evidence into effective clinical applications that enhance patient recovery, independence, and quality of life. She has developed a substantial research portfolio involving clinical trials and experimental studies investigating rehabilitation interventions across diverse patient populations. Her scholarly work includes investigations of gait analysis, balance assessment, osteoarthritis rehabilitation, respiratory rehabilitation, metabolic health, burn rehabilitation, wound management, pain management, and functional recovery. Recent publications include research on a novel mathematical approach to gait analysis using the ZAY Angle for step length estimation, hand grip and pinch strength assessment in children with autism spectrum disorders, balance assessment in knee osteoarthritis patients, exercise interventions for older adults with chronic diseases, trunk muscle function following bariatric surgery, and quality of life among physical therapists.

Olga Scudiero

Olga Scudiero PhD [ View Profile ]

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Affiliation: Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology Exercise and Sports Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples

Department: Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotecnology Exercise and Sports Sciences

Designation: Associate Professor

Country: Italy

Olga Scudiero, PhD, is an Associate Professor (MEDF/01 – Exercise and Sports Sciences) at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology of the University of Naples "Federico II" and a Senior Biologist at the Federico II University Hospital (Laboratory Medicine Department). There, she heads the specialized laboratory diagnostic unit responsible for measuring serum levels of Vitamins A, C, and E, as well as serum and urinary levels of copper and zinc.