Universidad de La Rioja

Pacing and effort distribution in Hyrox® PRO athletes: differences by sex and performance level

Hyrox ® has rapidly grown into one of the most popular High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) competitions, combining running and strength-based stations in a comparatively standardised format. Although pacing and effort distribution are established determinants of performance...

Empirically Derived Whole-Diet Patterns and Multidimensional Adiposity in Emerging Adulthood: A Cross-Sectional Study of Geographically Diverse Students at a UK University

Background: Emerging adulthood is a period in which dietary behaviours may become established before their longer-term effects on adiposity are fully expressed. Evidence linking empirically derived whole-diet patterns with multiple adiposity phenotypes remains limited in narrow-a...

Leader standard work and social sustainability: the mediating role of andon in human-centred lean systems

Purpose This study aims to examine how leader standard work (LSW) contributes to social sustainability (SS) in lean manufacturing environments. It also investigates whether the andon system (AS) transmits part of this relationship and whether job position conditions the relations...

Fires During Building Renovations: Learning From Failures to Strengthen Fire Safety

ABSTRACT Recent fires in buildings undergoing renovation have resulted in severe consequences, including fatalities, the destruction of irreplaceable cultural heritage, and substantial rebuilding and economic costs. This study investigates 11 major fire incidents, mostly recent a...

Whole-genome sequencing uncovers chromosomal and plasmid-borne multidrug resistance and virulence genes in poultry-associated Escherichia coli isolate from Nigeria

Abstract Background Unregulated antibiotic use in poultry farming contributes to the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, posing risks to human, animal, and environmental health. Whole-genome sequencing, combined with antimicrobial susceptibility testing (A...

Spatial Variability and Magnitude of Soil Erosion in Vineyards Across Spain: Insights from Standardized ISUM Measurements

Soil erosion and sediment redistribution in vineyards often exceed tolerable thresholds, but comparative field measurements across regions remain limited because studies use different methods and sampling designs. This study assesses soil redistribution in vineyards using a commo...

Sense of Community, Intergenerational Interaction and Skill Development in Heritage Education: Evidence from Flamenco in Spain

Research on intangible cultural heritage in educational contexts has largely focused on symbolic, identity-related, and curricular values, paying limited attention to the social mechanisms that sustain its transmission as living heritage. In particular, empirical evidence on how...

Archaeozoology and Biomolecular Analysis in Archaic Phoenician Gadir—The Site of Sagasta–Tinte (9th–8th Centuries BC)

Faunal remains constitute one of the main sources of evidence for reconstructing foodways and economic practices in Phoenician societies. Archaeological research conducted over recent decades in the Iberian Peninsula has highlighted their importance for understanding food product...

Occurrence and Detection Profiles of Technology-Critical Elements (Ga, Ge, Nb, Ta and W) in Wild Mushrooms from Leicester and Leicestershire, UK

Technology-critical elements are increasingly used in electronics, renewable-energy systems, high-performance alloys and other strategic technologies, yet their occurrence in wild fungi remains poorly characterised. This study evaluated gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge), niobium (Nb),...

Migration of non-intentionally added substances from thermoplastic polyurethane hydration packs under realistic and repeated-use conditions

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) hydration packs are widely used for fluid storage in demanding scenarios such as outdoor endurance sports and military operations, where repeated use and prolonged contact with water are common. However, limited information is available on the che...