Health, Sport, and Scientific Innovation Come Together at UBT’s International Conference
26/10/2026UBT officially opened the 15th edition of its International Scientific Conference today, a major academic event taking place at UBT’s Innovative Campus in Lipjan.
As part of the international conference, the Faculty of Sport and Movement Sciences organized the Conference on Sport, Health and Society (SHS-IC 2026). The event brought together academics, researchers, and experts to explore the connections between physical activity, public health, social well-being, and technology in sport.
The conference featured research presentations on the following topics:
- Milaim Berisha – Can the Timed Up and Go Test Replace the Leonardo Mechanography Chair Rise Test in Older Adults? A Convergent Validity and Agreement Study
- Abedin Bahtiri – Digital Management of Competitions and Rankings in Table Tennis: An AI-Assisted Development Approach – Evidence from the Table Tennis Federation of Kosovo
- Agron Thaqi – UBT Student Health Index 2026: Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Body Composition and Technology Use among University Students – A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
- Blerta Abazi – Changes in Lower-Limb Explosive Strength Following Plyometric Training in Adolescents
- Sami Sermaxhaj – Comparative Analysis of U17 Defenders, Midfielders, and Forwards Based on Coaches’ Subjective Assessment of Game Understanding
- Anesa Korqa & Agron Thaqi – Comparison of Endurance Capacity Measured by Spiroergometry versus Field Tests (Shuttle Run)
- Granit Gashi – The Effect of Small-Sided Games on the Development of Aerobic Capacity and Repeated Sprint Ability in Football Players: A Narrative Review
- Shkumbin Hoxha – Improving Technical Skills and Coordination Abilities in 7-9-Year-Old Football Players in Kosovo
- Erjona Haxhiu – Correlation of Reactive Strength with 30-Second Repeated Jump Performance
- Blerina Oraca – Acute Effects of Split Resistance Training on Bioimpedance-Derived Body Composition in Women Aged 25-45 Years
- Arber Smajli – Effectiveness of Combining Acupuncture and Exercise Therapy in the Management of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
- Vlera Xhemshiti – Validation and Use of the New Era FitScore (NEFS) Test for Fitness Assessment in Children Aged 11-14 Years
- Mevlana Jakupi – Application of the New Era FitScore (NEFS) Test in Children Aged 7-10 Years
- Florent Miftari & Abedin Bahtiri – Lower-Limb Asymmetry in Female Footballers and Injury Risk Factors
Through these presentations, SHS-IC 2026 provided a platform for scientific exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration, highlighting the importance of research and innovation in advancing sport, improving health outcomes, and promoting well-being across society.
