Las avalanchas son desastres naturales con importantes consecuencias humanas y económicas en todo el mundo. Chile, un país montañoso, es particularmente susceptible a estos eventos. En este estudio, empleamos una técnica numérica basada en el sistema de ecuaciones diferenciales de Saint-Venant y el método de volúmenes finito bien balanceado con reconstrucción hidrostática para analizar el comportamiento de las avalanchas de nieve, teniendo en cuenta la topografía y la fricción descritas por la reología del modelo de Voellmy-Salm. La avalancha de Rigopiano en Italia sirve como caso de estudio para probar y validar nuestra estrategia, demostrando el potencial del modelo para simular eventos de avalanchas del mundo real. El modelo numérico se explica detalladamente y los resultados para el caso de avalancha real se presentan visualmente, mostrando una estrecha alineación con los datos de campo y las estimaciones de la literatura. En conclusión, destacamos los hallazgos clave, enfatizamos la importancia de seguir investigando en el modelado de avalanchas y sugerimos las posibles aplicaciones de estos modelos para la gestión del riesgo de avalanchas en regiones como Chile.

Avalanches are natural disasters with substantial human and economic consequences worldwide. Chile, a mountainous country, is particularly susceptible to these events. In this study, we employ a numerical technique based on the Saint-Venant system of differential equations and the well-balanced Finite Volume method with hydrostatic reconstruction to analyse snow avalanche behaviour, taking into account topography and friction as described by the Voellmy-Salm rheology model. The Rigopiano avalanche in Italy serves as a case study to test and validate our strategy, demonstrating the model's potential in simulating real-world avalanche events. The numerical model is thoroughly explained, and the results for the real avalanche case are presented visually, showing close alignment with field data and estimates from the literature. In conclusion, we highlight key findings, emphasize the importance of further research in avalanche modelling, and suggest the potential applications of these models for avalanche risk management in regions like Chile.

Abstract The war and violence that have prevailed in Ukraine since February 2022 have become a scourge for the population in this country. Civilian populations, men, women, and children have been the main victims of attacks inflicted by Russia. The situation has become more and more astonishing, with attacks ranging from bombings to residential areas to hospitals and maternity wards. That said, the question that arises in this regard is the lack of timely assistance to parturients and their babies, configuring an attack on fundamental rights - life and health. In this sense, to mitigate the damage caused in Ukraine by the Russian State, International Law emerges to protect the dignity and integrity of Ukrainian citizens. In addition to the essential work carried out by the UN, through UNHCR, UNICEF, as well as by the WHO and the NGO Doctors Without Borders, without devaluing the other entities that participate. Given the aforementioned, this article intends to respond to the violations committed by the Russian State in terms of the bombings carried out on Ukrainian medical infrastructure and how to act at an international level, to avoid more lives lost.

Resumo A guerra e a violência que imperam na Ucrânia desde fevereiro de 2022 têm-se tornado um flagelo para as populações que neste país se encontram. As populações civis, homens, mulheres e crianças têm sido as principais vítimas dos ataques infligidos pela Rússia. A situação tem-se tornado cada vez mais assombrosa, onde se verifica desde bombardeamentos realizados a zonas residenciais, até a hospitais e maternidades. Posto isto, a questão que se coloca quanto a este aspeto, é a falta de assistência atempada às parturientes e aos seus bebés, configurando-se num atentado aos direitos fundamentais - à vida e à saúde. Neste sentido, para mitigar os danos causados na Ucrânia pelo Estado Russo, surge o Direito Internacional como forma de proteger a dignidade e integridade dos cidadãos ucranianos. Acrescendo o trabalho imprescindível levado a cabo pela ONU, através da ACNUR, UNICEF, como também pela OMS e, pela ONG Médicos Sem Fronteiras, sem desvalorizar as restantes entidades que participam. Face ao mencionado, este artigo pretende responder às violações cometidas pelo Estado Russo a nível dos bombardeamentos realizados às infraestruturas médicas ucranianas e de que modo se pode atuar a nível internacional, de forma a evitar mais vidas perdidas.

RESUMO As arboviroses têm se tornado uma preocupação constante para a saúde pública. O gerenciamento do grande volume de dados gerados pelo sistema de saúde faz-se necessário para compreender melhor a dinâmica das arboviroses e apoiar políticas públicas no enfrentamento dessas doenças. Assim, a visualização de dados torna-se um recurso promissor que permite disseminar tais informações e aumentar assim a sua visibilidade e utilização. Desenvolvemos um dashboard para sistematização e visualização de dados de vigilância das arboviroses urbanas transmitidas pelo Aedes (Dengue; Zika e Chikungunya) em Minas Gerais, Brasil, de modo a favorecer sua ampla disponibilidade, acessibilidade e relevância para a tomada de decisão em saúde orientada por dados. O dashboard desenvolvido conta com quatro painéis gerenciais sendo cada uma das arboviroses estudadas, exibidas em separado, e o quarto painel geral representa as três arboviroses unificadas. O dashboard ficou funcional e capaz de ser aplicado na gestão, apresentando informação útil e valiosa, de maneira visual e descomplicada, aos tomadores de decisão na área da saúde pública orientada por dados. fazse faz doenças Assim tornase torna utilização Dengue (Dengue Chikungunya Gerais Brasil disponibilidade estudadas separado unificadas gestão valiosa descomplicada

ABSTRACT Arboviruses have become a constant concern for public health. The management of this large volume of data generated by the health system is necessary to better understand the dynamics of arboviruses, support public policies in the management of these diseases. Thus, data visualization becomes a promising resource that allows disseminating such information and thus increasing its visibility and use. We developed a dashboard for systematization and visualization of surveillance data on urban arboviruses transmitted by Aedes (Dengue; Zika and Chikungunya) in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in order to favor its wide availability, accessibility and relevance for data-driven decision-making in health. The developed dashboard has four management panels, each of the studied arboviruses, displayed separately, and the fourth general panel represents the three unified arboviruses. The dashboard became functional and capable of being applied by public health management, presenting useful and valuable information, in a visual and uncomplicated way, to data-driven decision makers. diseases Thus use Dengue (Dengue Chikungunya Gerais Brazil availability datadriven driven decisionmaking making panels separately way makers

ABSTRACT Breast cancer (BC) is mainly considered a disease in women, but male BC (MaBC) accounts for approximately 1.0% of BC diagnoses and 0.5% of malignant neoplasms in the western population. The stigmatization of MaBC, the fact that men are less likely to undergo regular health screenings, and the limited knowledge of health professionals about MaBC contribute to men being diagnosed at more advanced stages. The aim of this article is to increase the visibility of MaBC among urologists, who have more contact with male patients. This review highlights key points about the disease, the risk factors associated with MaBC, and the options for treatment. Obesity and increased population longevity are among the important risk factors for MaBC, but published studies have identified family history as extremely relevant in these patients and associated with a high penetrance at any age. There is currently no screening for MaBC in the general population, but the possibility of screening in men at high risk for developing BC can be considered. The treatment of MaBC is multidisciplinary, and, because of its rarity, there are no robust clinical studies evaluating the role of systemic therapies in the management of both localized and metastatic disease. Therefore, in current clinical practice, treatment strategies for men with breast cancer are extrapolated from information arising from studies in female patients.

Resumo Introdução A punição corporal de crianças é uma prática recorrente que prejudica o seu desenvolvimento físico e emocional. Objetivo apreender entendimentos e sentimentos de um grupo de crianças sobre a agressão física praticada por pais ou responsáveis. Materiais e Métodos estudo descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa e uso do desenho-estória para responder ao estímulo indutor: o que vem à sua cabeça quando você ouve falar: “bater em criança”? Resultados emergiram sentimentos de amor e ódio, culpa, tristeza, ressentimentos, desejo de vingança, vergonha e o entendimento de agressão física como uma atitude negativa e prejudicial. Conclusão as crianças demonstraram ansiedade, timidez, agressividade, introspecção e tendência ao isolamento social. Para elas, as punições físicas constituíram episódios negativos que poderiam levá-las à morte, sugerindo que fossem substituídas por diálogo ou castigo.

Resumen Introducción El maltrato físico infantil es una práctica recurrente que perjudica el desarrollo físico y emocional de los menores. Objetivo Entender las percepciones y los sentimientos de un grupo de menores que han sido maltratados físicamente por sus padres o cuidadores. Materiales y métodos Estudio descriptivo de tipo cualitativo que mediante historietas busca responder al estímulo inductivo de qué se le viene a la mente al escuchar que están maltratando a un niño. Resultados Se produjeron sentimientos de amor y odio, culpa, tristeza, resentimientos, deseo de venganza y vergüenza, además de percibir el maltrato físico como una actitud negativa y dañina. Conclusiones Los niños manifestaron ansiedad, timidez, agresividad, introspección y tendencia al aislamiento social, puesto que el maltrato físico se constituye un episodio negativo que los podría llevar a la muerte, por lo que se sugiere que este fuese sustituido por el diálogo u otros castigos.

Abstract Introduction Child physical abuse is a recurrent practice that harms the physical and emotional development of children. Objective To understand the perceptions and feelings of a group of children who have been physically abused by their parents or caretakers. Materials and Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using comic strips to respond to the inductive stimulus of what comes to mind when children are mistreated. Results Feelings of love and hate, guilt, sadness, resentment, desire for vengeance and shame were experienced, as well as the perception of physical abuse as a harmful attitude. Conclusions Children exhibited anxiety, shyness, aggressiveness, introspection and a tendency to social isolation since child physical abuse represents a tragic episode that would ultimately lead them to death, which is why it is suggested to use dialogue or other methods of punishment instead of physical abuse.

Introduction. This paper describes and evaluates the implementation of a flipped learning model in the discipline of histology for learning tissue engineering contents in the Pharmacy degree, with the aim of incorporating this knowledge for the scarce presence of such matter in that degree. Subjects and methods. The model consists of inserting in the ordinary course of Histology of the pharmacy degree an inverse self-learning module. A questionnaire on conceptual, procedural and attitudinal fields was answered by the 110 students involved in the study at the beginning and end of the process. Results were statistically analysed. Results. The results after the implementation of the flipped learning model show statistically significant higher values (p < 0.05) in the final evaluation both in female and male and in all the students with decreasing values from those reached for the attitudinal component to those reached by the conceptual component. In the procedural component, intermediate values are obtained. Conclusion. The highest values observed in the attitudinal and procedural components, after the implementation of the proposed model, highlight the need to increase the conceptual component in the formation of tissue engineering in the pharmacy curriculum.

Introducción. El presente trabajo describe y evalúa la implementación de un modelo de aula invertida en la materia de Histología para el aprendizaje de ingeniería tisular en el grado de Farmacia con el objetivo de incorporar dichos conocimientos ante su escasa presencia en dicho grado. Sujetos y métodos. El modelo consiste en intercalar en el curso ordinario de Histología del grado de Farmacia un módulo de autoaprendizaje inverso. Participan 110 alumnos que responden a un cuestionario sobre ámbitos conceptuales, procedimentales y actitudinales al comienzo y al final del proceso. Los resultados se analizan estadísticamente. Resultados. Los resultados muestran valores superiores en la evaluación final con respecto a la evaluación inicial. Esta diferencia fue estadísticamente significativa (p < 0,05) tanto en mujeres y hombres como en el total de estudiantes. Los valores obtenidos fueron decrecientes desde el componente actitudinal hasta el componente conceptual. En el componente procedimental, se obtienen valores intermedios. Conclusión. Los valores más elevados observados en los componentes actitudinal y procedimental, tras la implementación del modelo propuesto, ponen de relieve la necesidad de incrementar el componente conceptual en la formación de la ingeniería tisular en el currículo de farmacia.

Abstract Concern for human rights gained greater strength in the International Community since the end of World War II, with the creation of the United Nations and the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. The promotion of human dignity became part of the vocabulary of the International Organizations, which were created, including the CPLP - Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries. There have been many human rights violations committed by both country leaders and ordinary citizens. The CPLP, in addition to the promotion and dissemination of the Portuguese language, also has the mission of encouraging its members to respect human rights, in order to value human dignity. The 21st century must be the century of the struggle against human "discarding" and recognition that we are all important because we are human, regardless of differences.

Resumo A preocupação pelos direitos humanos ganha maior força na Comunidade Internacional a partir do fim da Segunda Guerra Mundial, com a criação da Organização das Nações Unidas e a aprovação da Declaração Universal dos Direitos do Homem, em 10 de dezembro de 1948. A promoção da dignidade humana passou a fazer parte do vocabulário das Organizações Internacionais, entretanto criadas, entre as quais, a CPLP - Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa. Vários têm sido os atropelos aos direitos humanos, cometidos quer por líderes dos países, quer pelo cidadão comum. A CPLP, além da promoção e difusão da língua portuguesa, tem também a missão de incentivar os seus membros a respeitarem os direitos humanos, em ordem à valorização da dignidade humana. O século XXI deve ser o século da luta contra o “descarte” humano e reconhecimento que todos somos importantes, porque somos humanos, independentemente das diferenças.

Abstract Aims: The current study aimed to compare the anaerobic power output through the Wingate test in different positions, i.e., standing and seated, and identify the relationship between power-output and body mass. Methods: Eleven male competitive cyclists (age: 30.3 ± 4.7 years; body mass: 73.7 ± 7.7 kg; body fat: 11.3 ± 4.2%) were submitted to two sessions of the Wingate test (WT) in different positions, on different days. Results: The peak power (W), average power (W), relative peak power (W·kg-1), relative average power (W·kg-1), average cadence (rpm), and average velocity (km·h-1) presented significant differences in the standing position compared with the seated position (p < 0.05), 1155 ± 130 vs. 1082 ± 182 (W), 875 ± 96 vs. 818 ± 116 (W), 15.9 ± 1 vs. 15.0 ± 2 (W kg-1), 12.1 ± 1 vs. 11.3 ± 1 (W kg-1), 117.5 ± 7 vs. 109.8 ± 10 (rpm), 37.0 ± 2 vs. 34.6 ± 3 (km·h-1), respectively. However, when controlled the body mass, the differences in variables power output ceased to exist (p > 0.05). The fatigue and peak heart rate (bpm) indices did not present significant differences between the tests (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Sprint performance was improved when the WT was performed in a standing position in competitive cyclists. The study also reports the important relationship between body mass and anaerobic production capacity in the WT, emphasizing that it is desirable an increase in lean body mass and a reduction in fat mass, similar in competitions. We suggest that, for anaerobic assessment in cyclists, the standing position should be used during the WT, to determine the maximum power-output capacity.

Resumo: A estratégia de produção é um padrão global de decisões e ações que define o papel, os objetivos e as atividades da produção apoiando uma estratégia de negócios. Ampliou-se para um padrão geral de decisões que determina as competências a longo prazo e suas contribuições para a estratégia global conciliando requisitos de mercado e recursos de operações. Na atualidade, a partir de toda evolução da internet e de suas tecnologias afins, há uma grande gama de dados disponibilizados nos mais diversos formatos e lugares de armazenamento. Esse volumoso conjunto de dados disponíveis, chamado de Big Data, pode dar suporte à compreensões e visões gerenciais e estratégicas de um modo interessante, eficaz e relevante, desde que se combinem alguns fatores e ferramentas. Portanto, o objetivo desse artigo é apresentar uma proposta de framework que suporte a estratégia de produção via utilização de aspectos de Big Data. O método de pesquisa foi realizado em três etapas: i) pesquisa bibliográfica em 5 passos; ii) elaboração de um framework teórico-conceitual (BD-ProdStrateg) em 5 passos; e iii) aplicação de ilustração do framework proposto (BD-ProdStrateg). A contribuição principal foi a sistematização de uma proposta utilizando-se um referencial teórico bem consolidado de autores de estratégia de produção e por outro lado o referencial mais recente acerca de Big Data e de suas possibilidades a serem exploradas. A aplicação ilustrativa gerou uma expectativa de continuidade e de busca por meios tecnológicos para se verificar em quanto tempo os principais problemas seriam solucionados e qual o grau de economia advindo dessa implantação.

Abstract: The production strategy is an overall pattern of decisions and actions that defines the role, objectives and production activities supporting a business strategy. Expanded to a general pattern of decisions determining the long-term skills and their contributions to the global strategy combining market requirements and resources. Currently, from the whole evolution of the internet and its related technologies, there are a wide range of data available in various formats and storage places. This voluminous data set available, called Big Data, can support the understandings and managerial and strategic visions in a way interesting, effective and relevant, since they combine some factors and tools. Therefore, the objective of this article is to present a proposal for a framework that supports the strategy of production via use of aspects of Big Data. The method of research was conducted in three stages: i) literature search in 5 steps; ii)elaboration of a theoretical-conceptual framework (BD-ProdStrateg) in 5 steps; and iii)application of illustration of the proposed framework (BD-ProdStrateg). The main contribution was the systematization of a proposal using a theoretical right to authors of consolidated production strategy and on the other hand the latest reference about Big Data and its possibilities to be explored. Illustrative application generated an expectation of continuity and search for technological means to check on how long the main problems would be resolved and what degree of economics from this deployment.

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to use relational vision as a theoretical support for an investigation of how operational competencies are developed from the interaction of shared relational resources in the supply chain and to verify how these competencies allow the resources to be able to function, unity, integration and direction. Design/methodology/approach This multihull study was based on semi-structured interviews with 13 representatives of four dyads from companies in the steel, automotive and industrial applications, pulp processing and manufacturing and application of flexible tubes. Findings The results indicate that information, knowledge and learning are significant constructs to influence the development of operational skills in the supply chain because they represent the ability of the company to promote skills to efficiently use resources and create a barrier to imitation. Research limitations/implications There are limitations in the use of four companies from different industrial segments because it is possible to generalize the results. However, given the cross-sectional nature of the research, new studies may adopt a longitudinal approach to verify the evolution in the area of operations. Future studies may also expand the unit of analysis to understand the role of the relationship between the focus business and its strategic suppliers from the viewpoint of the suppliers. Thus, new research can be expanded to dyads, triads and business networks by investigating the various stages in the supply chain. Practical implications This study contributes to the literature and adds the dimension of relational operational skills, which is hitherto little explored in previous studies. Social implications This study contributes to the literature in the area of operations management, in collaborative relationships between buyers and sellers, focusing on the relational view of competitiveness. Originality/value The growing importance of organizations and the role of collaboration, based on mutual benefits and grouping of skills, tend to increase the competitive benefits of companies operating in this context. The management of this type of arrangement becomes a challenge for researchers, reinforcing the originality of this study.

Resumo O objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar as características de maturação somática, antropométricas e desempenho físico entre as posições de jogo em jogadores de Basquetebol sub-13 e analisar estas relações utilizando o Pico de Velocidade de Crescimento (PVC) como uma medida da maturação somática. Para tanto, 26 atletas do sexo masculino foram avaliados. As variáveis antropométricas foram: massa corporal, estatura em pé e sentado e comprimento de membros inferiores. A maturação foi determinada pela idade do PVC. O desempenho físico foi através dos testes de potência de membros inferiores (salto com contra movimento - CMJ) e potência aeróbia (Yo-Yo IR1). A MANOVA reportou diferenças significativas (p<0,05) entre as posições em quadra nas variáveis Maturity Offset, idade do PVC estimado, estatura, altura sentado, comprimento de pernas estimado (CPE), massa corporal e Yo-Yo IR1. Além disso, foi identificado que os armadores alcançaram o PVC estimado, em uma idade mais tarde que seus companheiros que atuam como alas e pivôs. Em relação ao CMJ não foram identificadas diferenças significativas entre as posições, já em relação a potência aeróbia, os armadores e alas apresentaram desempenho significativo superior quando comparados aos pivôs. Estes achados confirmam que a maturação tem um grande efeito nas medidas de crescimento e desempenho físico e a determinação da idade estimada do PVC apresenta-se como uma ferramenta aplicável em jovens atletas, principalmente no auxílio de profissionais na estruturação do processo de ensino-aprendizagem-treinamento nesta faixa etária.

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the characteristics of somatic maturation, anthropometric and physical performance (vertical jump and aerobic power) in young basketball players of different playing positions (under 13 years) and analyze these relationships using Peak Height Velocity (PHV) as a measure of somatic maturation. For this, 26 male athletes were evaluated. Anthropometric variables were: body mass, standing and sitting height, and length of lower limbs. Maturation was determined by age at PHV. Physical performance was determined by lower limb power (counter movement jump - CMJ) and aerobic power (Intermittent Recovery Test) tests. MANOVA reported significant differences (p<0.05) among playing positions regarding variables Maturity Offset, estimated PHV age, standing height, sitting height, estimated leg length, body mass and Yo-Yo IR1. In addition, it was identified that point guards reached estimated PHV at later age than their peers who act as small forwards and centers. Regarding CMJ, no significant differences were identified among playing positions, but in relation to aerobic power, point guards and small forwards presented higher performance. These findings confirm that maturation has great effect on growth and physical performance measures and the estimated PHV age is an applicable tool in young athletes, mainly aiding professionals in structuring the teaching-learning- training process in this age group.

Resumo O objetivo do artigo é propor um modelo de gestão de ciclo de vida de produtos no setor metal-mecânico. Essa proposição visa facilitar a adoção de boas práticas no setor, por meio da redução da complexidade e melhoria da assertividade das ações. Para atingir esse objetivo, foi realizado um levantamento com especialistas do setor, com o qual se obteve um total de 397 questionários. O modelo tem como foco principal o projeto de produtos verdes para apoiar a gestão da colaboração, da manufatura e do conhecimento durante a gestão do ciclo de vida de produtos, facilitando, dessa forma, a adoção de tal metodologia. O modelo foi desenvolvido utilizando-se a análise PLS (Partial Least Squares ).

Abstract The objective of the article is to propose a model for product lifecycle management in the metalworking sector. This proposal intends to facilitate the adoption of good practices in the sector, by reducing complexity and improving action assertiveness. To achieve this goal, a survey was carried out with specialists from the sector, obtaining a total of 397 questionnaires. The focus of the model is to design green products to give support to the collaboration, manufacturing and knowledge management during product lifecycle management and making it easier to adopt this methodology. The model was developed using PLS (Partial Least Squares) analysis.

Resumo A inteligência competitiva (IC) fornece inteligência estratégica para a tomada de decisão, que proporciona vantagem competitiva nas empresas, porém, sem um processo adequado não é fácil desenvolver inteligência competitiva. O presente estudo tem o objetivo de identificar quais são os processos de IC existentes na literatura, concentrando-se na produção cientifica de proposta de modelos de IC. Pretende-se atingir este objetivo por meio de uma análise bibliométrica ao longo do tempo sobre IC para identificar e analisar os modelos. Com a finalidade de identificar a literatura relevante, foram utilizados bancos de dados acadêmicos e motores de busca eletrônica. Para garantir a confiabilidade, foram utilizados apenas os artigos revisados por pares. A produção científica em torno do tema não é predominantemente feita por uma única revista ou um único porte de empresas, apresentando lacunas em alguns campos de IC em especial, a possibilidade do uso de normas que possam auxiliar os processos do ciclo de Inteligência, podendo ser uma grande oportunidade de desenvolvimento de trabalhos e pesquisas científicas. Portanto neste contexto explorado existe uma oportunidade significativa para realizar vários estudos experimentais para evoluir as soluções de práticas úteis para os analistas de IC.

Abstract Competitive intelligence (CI) provides strategic intelligence for decision making, which provides competitive advantage in business. But without a proper process is not easy to develop competitive intelligence, this study aims to identify what are the existing IC processes in the literature, focusing on the scientific production of IC models proposal. It is intended to achieve this objective through a bibliometric analysis over time on IC to identify and analyze the models. To identify the relevant literature, were used banks of academic data and electronic search engines. To ensure reliability, we used only peer-reviewed articles. A single magazine does not predominantly make the scientific literature on the theme or single-sized companies, with gaps in some IC fields in particular, the possibility of using standards that can help the processes of intelligence cycle, and may be a great opportunity to development work and scientific research. In this context explored, there is a significant opportunity to conduct several experimental studies to evolve the solutions of useful practices for CI analysts.

Abstract Aims: To investigate the presence of a relative age effect (RAE) and the influence of birth quarters (BQ), semesters (S) as well as skeletal maturation on anthropometric characteristics and aerobic peak speed (PST-CAR) in youth male soccer players. Methods: One hundred players were recruited to participate in this study. Players were allocated into 4 BQ’s and 2 S. Skeletal maturity status was assessed using the Fels method. Assessments for players included determination of body size and composition and PST-CAR. Results: Overall, more players were born in BQ1 (38 %) and S1 (75%). The likelihood of players born in BQ1 and BQ2 being selected was 3.61 to 4.96 times higher than players in BQ3 and BQ4. Players in BQ4 maturing earlier were biologically older than their peers in BQ1. The players in BQ3 and S2 displayed higher PST-CAR compared with players in BQ2 and S1, respectively. However, players of contrasting skeletal maturity status did not differ in aerobic performance. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that coaches and talent scouts are systematically retaining average and early maturing players born in S1 and excluding late maturing players born in BQ4. However, aerobic performance appeared to be dependent on the relative age, but independent of skeletal maturation during puberty.