Innovative Research Award
Antanas Skarbalius
Lithuanian Sports University, Lithuania
Antanas Skarbalius is a researcher affiliated with Lithuanian Sports University in Lithuania whose indexed scholarly work is associated with sports science and sports coaching. His research profile can be examined through bibliographic records, publication topics, citation activity and contributions to the understanding of training and athletic performance. The Innovative Research Award article presents an overview of his research indicators and the relevance of his documented work to contemporary sports science. The profile is based on the supplied bibliometric information and an identified publication concerning monitoring training and sport performance across a handball season. [1]
Abstract
This article outlines the academic profile of Antanas Skarbalius, focusing on his affiliation, research metrics and documented contribution to sports performance research. The supplied Scopus information lists eight documents, 100 citations and an h-index of five. A 2026 open-access article on monitoring training and sport performance throughout a season in semi-professional female handball players provides a relevant example of applied research in this field. These indicators describe a research profile at a particular point in time and may change as additional publications are indexed. [1] [2]
Keywords
- Antanas Skarbalius
- Sports coaching
- Sports science
- Training monitoring
- Athletic performance
- Research impact
- Innovative Research Award
Introduction
Sports science combines physiological assessment, performance analysis and structured coaching to support evidence-informed athletic development. Research in this area can help coaches understand how training loads, seasonal demands and performance indicators relate to athletes’ preparation and competition. Skarbalius’s supplied academic profile places his work within this broader research context. His affiliation with Lithuanian Sports University provides the institutional setting for presenting his scholarly record. [1]
Research Profile
The supplied Scopus author identifier, 57204103291, provides a route to the indexed publication record associated with this profile. The reported figures are eight documents, 100 citations and an h-index of five. The h-index reflects a combination of publication productivity and citation frequency; it should be interpreted alongside the researcher’s discipline, career stage, publication history and database coverage. Scopus metrics can differ from those reported by other scholarly databases. [1] [3]
Research Contributions
One identified publication examines integrated monitoring of training and sport performance throughout an entire handball season, using semi-professional female players as its study context. Seasonal monitoring is relevant to coaching because athlete preparation changes over time and must be considered alongside performance demands. Applied studies of this kind can inform discussions about tracking training, interpreting performance measures and supporting evidence-based coaching decisions. The article’s specific methods and findings should be consulted directly before drawing conclusions about practical effectiveness. [2]
Publications
The supplied search result identifies the following open-access publication in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living in 2026:
- “Integrated monitoring of training and sport performance throughout an entire handball season: practical applications in semi-professional female players.” Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2026). [2]
This publication is a documented example rather than a complete bibliography. Additional titles, author-order information and DOI identifiers should be confirmed through the publisher’s article page and the Scopus record before being added to a definitive publication list.
Research Impact
The supplied citation count indicates that the indexed documents have received scholarly citations, while the h-index offers a complementary measure of sustained citation activity across publications. Neither metric independently establishes research quality or practical influence. In sports coaching, impact may also involve the usefulness of research methods, reproducibility, uptake by practitioners and relevance to athlete welfare and performance. These dimensions require examination of individual studies and their subsequent use. [3]
Award Suitability
The International Academic Excellence Awards provides the recognition context specified for this article. The Innovative Research Award theme is relevant to scholarship that investigates practical questions, develops analytical approaches or contributes evidence to a field. Skarbalius’s documented sports-performance publication and supplied bibliometric indicators can serve as material for evaluating his research profile. Any formal award decision, however, should rely on the organisers’ published eligibility requirements, independent assessment criteria and verification of the underlying research record rather than bibliometric figures alone. [2] [4]
Conclusion
Antanas Skarbalius’s supplied profile presents a researcher affiliated with Lithuanian Sports University whose documented work includes research on seasonal training and sport-performance monitoring. The reported Scopus indicators provide a concise bibliometric overview, while the identified publication illustrates the applied nature of this research area. Continued assessment should consider the full publication record, study quality, verified metadata and relevance to sports coaching practice.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Antanas Skarbalius, Author ID 57204103291. Scopus. Bibliographic profile and supplied author metrics.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57204103291
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. (2026). Integrated monitoring of training and sport performance throughout an entire handball season: practical applications in semi-professional female players. Open-access article identified in the supplied search result. Consult the publisher’s record for the verified author list, DOI and full text.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sports-and-active-living
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus: Abstract and citation database. General information on scholarly literature indexing and citation records.
- International Academic Excellence Awards. (n.d.). Official award website. Organiser website for information about award categories and participation requirements. Specific eligibility and evaluation criteria should be verified against the relevant edition’s official information.
https://academicexcellenceawards.com/