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January 12, 2025
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Design of a Freely Accessible Web Application (Instrument for the Measurement of Balance in Primary Education, IMEP) for the Assessment of Static and Dynamic Balance in Children Aged 6-9 Years Based on Force Platforms

Publicated to: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 9 (4): 281- - 2024-12-01 9(4), DOI: 10.3390/jfmk9040281

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Martín-Ruiz, J; Tamarit-Grancha, I; Cordente-Martínez, C; Santamaría-Fernández, R; Ros, CR; Ruiz-Sanchis, L
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Catholic Univ Valencia, Dept Hlth & Funct Assessment, Valencia 46900, Spain - Author
Catholic Univ Valencia, Dept Phys Preparat & Conditioning, Valencia 46900, Spain - Author
Catholic Univ Valencia, Dept Sports Management & Phys Act, Valencia 46900, Spain - Author
Catholic Univ Valencia, Fac Sci Phys Act & Sports, Valencia 46900, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Sports, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Background: The proper development of balance is essential in the acquisition of a correct physical condition, as well as in the evolutionary follow-up at early ages, and its periodic evaluation is very relevant in the educational environment. Objectives: The objective of this research was to design an accessible web application for static and dynamic balance assessment, based on a force platform and motion analysis software. Methods: The Single leg balance test (SLB), Tandem balance test (TBT), and Y balance test (YBT) were performed on a sample of 75 children aged 6 to 9 years. Results: The results show that static balance is more complex at an older age, greater standing height, and with eyes closed (p < 0.001). Regarding the center of pressure (COP), its variability was greater in girls owing to a lower Total Force (TF) at the time of the test (p < 0.05). Parallel observation with the Kinovea software has made it possible to elaborate a scale from 1 to 10 points for integration into an open-access web application (IMEP) to assess static and dynamic balance. Conclusions: The creation of an ad hoc application for primary school teachers and students has been possible by using validated devices obtaining a rating scale, which facilitate the monitoring of students' functional evolution and offers the possibility of scheduling physical education sessions with a preventive approach as well as a focus on improving physical condition.
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AbilityBalanceEducational applicationInjuryMotion analysisPhysical activityPrimary educatioPrimary educationReliabilityTestsYoun

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Anatomy.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-25:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-25:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 9 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/88488/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

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