Ben Desbrow
Biographic Data
| ID | 1758023 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ben Desbrow |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ben |
| FAMILY NAME | Desbrow |
| SIGNATURE | BEN DESBROW |
| AFFILIATIONS | Griffith University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3756-8866 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 34 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A review of factors influencing drinking behaviours in young Australian adults using a behavioural framework approach
Caffeine improves the shooting performance and reaction time of first-person shooter esports players
Caffeine is recognized as one of the most effective dietary ergogenic aids in sports, yet its evidence-based effectiveness in esports is unclear. This study investigated the effects of two different doses of caffeine on the shooting performance and reaction time of 24 first-person shooter (FPS) esports players (22 men, 2 women; age = 22.29 ± 2.91 years). Participants completed three experimental trials in which they consumed either a water contro…
KovaaK's aim trainer as a reliable metrics platform for assessing shooting proficiency in esports players
Esports research lacks game-based metrics platforms appropriate for adequately capturing esports performance. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the reliability of the KovaaK's first-person shooter (FPS) aim trainer as a metrics platform for assessing shooting proficiency in esports players. Ten FPS esports players completed two identical experimental trials (T) separated by three to five days. Each trial included four rounds (R) of testin…
Utilization and preference of nutrition information sources in Australia
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of chronic disease in Australia is rising, and poor nutrition behaviour is a modifiable risk factor for many chronic diseases. The utilization of appropriate nutrition information has been recommended to promote optimal nutrition behaviour. OBJECTIVE: To investigate individuals' utilization and preference of nutrition information sources as well as perceptions of trustworthiness, credibility and effectiveness of sources…
Coffee for morning hunger pangs. An examination of coffee and caffeine on appetite, gastric emptying, and energy intake
Acute exercise and subsequent energy intake. A meta-analysis
Students' perceptions of using Facebook as an interactive learning resource at university
Facebook is a popular platform that may facilitate learning activities at university. In this study, students' perceptions of using ' Facebook pages' within individual university subject offerings were evaluated. Individual ' Facebook pages' were developed for four university courses and used to provide information relevant to the courses and allow opportunities for student interaction. An initial questionnaire administered in the first lecture o…
Acute exercise and subsequent energy intake. A meta-analysis
KovaaK's aim trainer as a reliable metrics platform for assessing shooting proficiency in esports players
Esports research lacks game-based metrics platforms appropriate for adequately capturing esports performance. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the reliability of the KovaaK's first-person shooter (FPS) aim trainer as a metrics platform for assessing shooting proficiency in esports players. Ten FPS esports players completed two identical experimental trials (T) separated by three to five days. Each trial included four rounds (R) of testin…
Coffee for morning hunger pangs. An examination of coffee and caffeine on appetite, gastric emptying, and energy intake
Students' perceptions of using Facebook as an interactive learning resource at university
Facebook is a popular platform that may facilitate learning activities at university. In this study, students' perceptions of using ' Facebook pages' within individual university subject offerings were evaluated. Individual ' Facebook pages' were developed for four university courses and used to provide information relevant to the courses and allow opportunities for student interaction. An initial questionnaire administered in the first lecture o…
Acute exercise and subsequent energy intake. A meta-analysis
Coffee for morning hunger pangs. An examination of coffee and caffeine on appetite, gastric emptying, and energy intake
Utilization and preference of nutrition information sources in Australia
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of chronic disease in Australia is rising, and poor nutrition behaviour is a modifiable risk factor for many chronic diseases. The utilization of appropriate nutrition information has been recommended to promote optimal nutrition behaviour. OBJECTIVE: To investigate individuals' utilization and preference of nutrition information sources as well as perceptions of trustworthiness, credibility and effectiveness of sources…
A review of factors influencing drinking behaviours in young Australian adults using a behavioural framework approach
Caffeine improves the shooting performance and reaction time of first-person shooter esports players
Caffeine is recognized as one of the most effective dietary ergogenic aids in sports, yet its evidence-based effectiveness in esports is unclear. This study investigated the effects of two different doses of caffeine on the shooting performance and reaction time of 24 first-person shooter (FPS) esports players (22 men, 2 women; age = 22.29 ± 2.91 years). Participants completed three experimental trials in which they consumed either a water contro…
KovaaK's aim trainer as a reliable metrics platform for assessing shooting proficiency in esports players
Esports research lacks game-based metrics platforms appropriate for adequately capturing esports performance. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the reliability of the KovaaK's first-person shooter (FPS) aim trainer as a metrics platform for assessing shooting proficiency in esports players. Ten FPS esports players completed two identical experimental trials (T) separated by three to five days. Each trial included four rounds (R) of testin…
Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Caffeine (2 works) · Coffee research and impacts (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works)