Network comparison methods detect temporal reorganization of psychophysiological integration invisible to conventional univariate analysis: Proof-of-concept using lunar-phase-timed measurements in elite athletes
= 0.003). This proof-of-concept demonstrates that temporal measurements can exhibit systemic reorganization despite stable component means, resolving apparent contradictions between laboratory-detected physiological rhythms and field-based null findings. Temporal control measurements and multi-cycle replication are required to definitively attribute observed reorganization to lunar periodicity rather than generic temporal variation.
Authors
- Ismail Dergaa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8091-1856)
- Hatem Ghouili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9558-5448)
- Wissem Dhahbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6221-546X)
- Hamdi Chtourou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5482-9151)
- Mohamed Arbi Mejri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7966-6689)
- Karim Chamari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9178-7678)
- Narimen Yousfi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2507-0553)
- Manel Bessifi
- Nagihan Burçak Ceylan
- Stefanica Valentina
- Halil İbrahim Ceylan
Institutions
- University of Science and Technology (YE)
- Bayburt University (TR)
- University of Sfax (TN)
- Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences (RS)
- Education and Research Institute (US)
- Centre National de la Médecine et des Sciences des Sports (TN)
- University of Jendouba (TN)
- Universitatea Națională de Știință și Tehnologie Politehnica București (RO)
- Atatürk University (TR)
- Manouba University (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chronobiology International
- Published
- 2026-04-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2026.2648754
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00