Publications

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ACADEMIC BOOKS
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KIDS EDUCATIONAL BOOKS 
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BOOK CHAPTERS 
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PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES 
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CONFERENCE LONG ABSTRACT/ PROCEEDINGS 

Academic books

    The art of applying science in sports: forty skills to empower athletes

    Roy, J., & Kuan, G | 2021

    Georgetown, Malaysia: Universiti Sains Malaysia Press

    ISBN: 978-967-461-615-1 

    sold 782 books – updated on 1st July 2021


    Psychological resources for training the mind of a champion

    Kuan, G. | 2020

    Georgetown, Malaysia: Universiti Sains Malaysia Press

    ISBN: 978-967-461-475-1 

    sold 13,021 books – updated on 1st July 2021


    The essential Sarawakian Mental Skill Training – Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban. 

    Kuan, G., & Chin, N.S. | 2017

    Georgetown, Malaysia: Universiti Sains Malaysia Press

    ISBN: 978-967-461-147-1 

    sold 6200 books – updated on 1st July 2021


    Buku kerja Praktikal: Psikologi Sukan

    Hashim, H. A., & Kuan, G. | 2016

    Kubang Kerian, Malaysia: Penerbit Unit Sains Sukan, Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan 


    KIDS EDUCATIONAL BOOKS 

      Pemulihan selepas COVID-19: Buku aktivity – panduan balik ke sekolah

      Chin, N. S., Kuan, G., & Kuan, D. | 2021

      Forgoes Publisher

      ISBN: 978-967-2475-12-2


      Buku Cerita COVID-19: Kami menang

      Azmi, A., Goh, C. F., Mokhtar-Azizi, N. S., & Kuan, G. | 2021

      Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka


      Buku Warna & Aktiviti COVID-19

      Azmi, A., Goh, C. F., Yahaya, N., Mokhtar-Azizi, N. S., Suhaimi, F.M., & Kuan, G.  | 2021

      Kelantan, Malaysia: Penerbit Pusat Pengajian Sains Kesihatan

      ISBN: 978-967-5651-96-0


      Beauty of Sarawak: Art therapy for kids 

      Wan, D. N., Chin, N. S., & Kuan, G. | 2021

      Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Forgoes Publisher

      ISBN: 978-967-2475-79-8


      Buku akitiviti kenali COVID-19

      Chin, N. S., Kuan, G., Kuan, D., & Chin, J.  | 2020

      Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Forgoes Publisher

      ISBN: 978-967-2475-65-1


      Warna-warni COVID-19

      Chin, N.S., Kuan, G., & Wong, M | 2020

      Kubang Kerian, Malaysia: School of Health Sciene Publisher, USM

      ISBN: 978-967-5651-94-6


      BOOK CHAPTERS 

        Music in sport: from conceptual underpinnings to applications

        Karageorghis, C.I., Kuan, G., & Schiphof-Godart, L. | 2021

        In Z. Zenko & L. Jones (Eds.), Essentials of exercise and sport psychology: An open access textbook (pp. 530–564). Society for Transparency, Openness, and Replication in Kinesiology. https://doi.org/10.51224/B1023 


        Physical activity for type-2 diabetes mellitus patients in Malaysia

        Hidrus, A., Kueh, Y.C., Norsaádah, B., & Kuan, G. | 2021

        In H.A. Edinur, S. Safuan, M.T. Abdullah. (Eds.), Environmental Health in Malaysia. Nova Science Publishers.(pp. 135 – 154). ISBN: 978-1-68507-114-1


        Bloating experience among Malaysian

        Abdullah, N., Kueh, Y.C., Kuan, G., & Lee, Y.Y. | 2021 

        In H.A. Edinur, S. Safuan, M.T. Abdullah. (Eds.), Environmental Health in Malaysia. Nova Science Publishers.(pp. 205 – 228). ISBN: 978-1-68507-114-1


        Barriers and challenges faced by the parents of children with disabilities in Malaysia

        Ying, K., & Kuan, G. | 2021

        In H.A. Edinur, S. Safuan, M.T. Abdullah. (Eds.), Environmental Health in Malaysia. Nova Science Publishers.(pp. 229 – 250). ISBN: 978-1-68507-114-1


        The embodiment of drumming for special needs populations: the applied perspectives in Malaysia

        Tee, V.T.W., & Kuan, G. | 2021  

        In Balint, G., Antala, B., Carty, C., Mabieme, J-M,A., Amar, I, Kaplanova, A. (Eds.), Physical Education and Sport for Children and Youth with Special Needs: Researches – Best Practices – Situation. (pp. 417–428). Skovakia: FIEP publisher. ISBN:978-80-89075-99-7


        Examining aquatic instructional methods for children with autism spectrum disorder in Sarawak, Malaysia: a case study

        Chin, N.S., Sapiee, N.A., Wee, E.H., Kuan, G., & Teng, K.Y. | 2021

        In Balint, G., Antala, B., Carty, C., Mabieme, J-M,A., Amar, I, Kaplanova, A. (Eds.), Physical Education and Sport for Children and Youth with Special Needs: Researches – Best Practices – Situation. (pp. 375–282). Skovakia: FIEP publisher. ISBN:978-80-89075-99-7


        The application of teaching games for understanding using the traditional games for teaching physical education for special needs children in Malaysia. 

        Ibrahim, M.F., Kuan, G., & Chin, N.S. | 2021

        In Balint, G., Antala, B., Carty, C., Mabieme, J-M,A., Amar, I, Kaplanova, A. (Eds.), Physical Education and Sport for Children and Youth with Special Needs: Researches – Best Practices – Situation. (pp. 287–298). Skovakia: FIEP publisher. ISBN:978-80-89075-99-7


        Effect of exercises on the physical and functional fitness among down syndrome: a review. 

        Lee, W.Z., & Kuan, G. | 2021

        In Balint, G., Antala, B., Carty, C., Mabieme, J-M,A., Amar, I, Kaplanova, A. (Eds.), Physical Education and Sport for Children and Youth with Special Needs: Researches – Best Practices – Situation. (pp. 223–232). Skovakia: FIEP publisher. ISBN:978-80-89075-99-7


        Implementing practical stretching exercises for Malaysian children with herniated discs

        Ting, T.S., & Kuan, G. | 2021

        In Balint, G., Antala, B., Carty, C., Mabieme, J-M,A., Amar, I, Kaplanova, A. (Eds.), Physical Education and Sport for Children and Youth with Special Needs: Researches – Best Practices – Situation. (pp. 299–306). Skovakia: FIEP publisher. ISBN:978-80-89075-99-7


        Structural equation modeling in health sciences: Application using R in validating the physical activity and leisure motivation scale

        Kueh, Y.C., & Kuan, G. | 2021

        In Piaw, C.Y. (Ed.), Contemporary Research Approach: Application of Structural Equation Modeling in Research and Practices. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press. (pp. 291–310) https://doi.org/10.14425/978967488


        The use of structural equation modeling for research in sport and exercise sciences: Application using Mplus

        Kueh, Y.C., & Kuan, G. | 2021

        In Piaw, C.Y. (Ed.), Contemporary Research Approach: Application of Structural Equation Modeling in Research and Practices. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press. (pp. 519–537) https://doi.org/10.14425/978967488


        Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances skill-related fitness among the under-15 football players

        Mustafa, M.S., Ong, Y.L.Y., Hamid, S.A.A., & Kuan, G. | 2020

        In  Enhancing health and sports performance by design. Springer Singapore Publisher. doi:10.1007/978-981-15-3270-2 (pp.1-8)


        Effects of using EEG neurofeedback device to enhance elite bowlers’performance. 

        Raza, Q., Ong, M.L.Y., & Kuan, G. | 2020

        In Enhancing health and sports performance by design. Springer Singapore Publisher. doi:10.1007/978-981-15-3270-2 (pp.1-8)


        The effects of brain-breaks on short-term memory among primary school children in Malaysia

        Hajar, M.S., Rizal, H., Muhaamad, A. S., & Kuan, G. | 2020 

        In Enhancing health and sports performance by design. Springer Singapore Publisher. doi:10.1007/978-981-15-3270-2 (pp.1-10)


        The effects of brain-breaks physical activity solutions on processes of change in physical activity among the Malaysian primary school children

        Rizal, H., Hajar, M.S., Muhamad, A. S., & Kuan, G. | 2020

        In Enhancing health and sports performance by design. Springer Singapore Publisher. doi:10.1007/978-981-15-3270-2 (pp.1-12)


        The confirmatory factor analysis of the Malay language revised competitive state anxiety inventory-2 (CSAI-2R) among adolescent Malaysian state level athletes

        Liew, G.C., Hashim, H.A., Chin, N.S., Kueh, Y.C., & Kuan, G. | 2020

        In Enhancing health and sports performance by design. Springer Singapore Publisher. doi:10.1007/978-981-15-3270-2 (pp.1-11).


        Exercise on cognitive functions among university students: a review

        Lee, W.Z. & Kuan, G. | 2020

        In Bobrik, M., Antala, B., Pelucha, R. (Ed.), Physical education in universities: researchers – best practices – situations. (pp.461-470). Skovakia: FIEP publisher. 


        The development of ROTU cadet for promoting physical activity adherence among university students at Universiti Sains Malaysia

        Zulaikha, S.H., & Kuan, G. | 2020

        In Bobrik, M., Antala, B., Pelucha, R. (Ed.), Physical education in universities: researchers – best practices – situations. (pp.167-172). Skovakia: FIEP publisher.

         

        The effect of psycho-social and environmental factors on stages of change for physical activity behavior among university students in Malaysia

        Sabo, A., Kueh, Y.C., & Kuan, G. | 2020

        In Bobrik, M., Antala, B., Pelucha, R. (Ed.), Physical education in universities: researchers – best practices – situations. (pp.133-142). Skovakia: FIEP publisher. 


        Expectancy belief, task values, achievement motivation and motivation climate in physical education among Malaysian trainee teachers

        Chin, N.S., Wee, E.H., Kuan, G., & Lim,B.H. | 2020 

        In Bobrik, M., Antala, B., Pelucha, R. (Ed.), Physical education in universities: researchers – best practices – situations. (pp.107-114). Skovakia: FIEP publisher. 


        The use of traditional games in developing pre-school education in Malaysia

        Tan, S.T., & Kuan, G. | 2019

        In Antala, B, Demirham, G., Carraro, A., Oktar, C., Oz, H., Kaplanova, A. (Ed.), Physical education in early childhood education and care: researches – best practices – situation. (pp. 225–234). Skovakia: FIEP publisher.


        Promoting motor skills development in early childhood children in Kelantan, Malaysia

        Lee, W.Z., & Kuan, G. | 2019

        In Antala, B, Demirham, G., Carraro, A., Oktar, C., Oz, H., Kaplanova, A. (Ed.), Physical education in early childhood education and care: researches – best practices – situation. (pp. 433–442). Skovakia: FIEP publisher.


        Teaching physical activity in pre-school education: A case study in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia

        Chin, N.S., Nicholaus, J.A.G., Wee, E.H., & Kuan, G. | 2019

        In Antala, B, Demirham, G., Carraro, A., Oktar, C., Oz, H., Kaplanova, A. (Ed.), Physical education in early childhood education and care: researches – best practices – situation. (pp. 377–386). Skovakia: FIEP publisher.


        Beliefs and subjective values in nurturing young ten-pin bowlers

        Ting, P.Y., Chin, N.S., & Kuan, G. | 2019

        In Nurture Young Talent. MNNF Publisher. 


        Exercises during ramadan for secondary schools in Malaysia: A practical guide. 

        Rizal, H., & Kuan, G. | 2018

        In Popovic, S., Antala, B., Bjelica, D. & Gardasevic, J. (Ed.), Physical education in secondary school: researches – best practices – situation. (pp. 177–193). Montenegro: FIEP publisher.


        Mood measurement and regulation in applied settings.

        Roy, J. & Kuan, G. | 2016

        In Schinke, R. J. McGannon, K. R. & Smith, B. (Ed.), Routledge international hand book of sport psychology. (pp. 335–345). London, UK: Routledge. 

        PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES  

        Cited (ISI) 

          Ibrahim, M.F., Kuan, G., Hashim, H.A., Hamzah, N.A., & Kueh, Y.C. (2021). Measuring achievement emotions questionnaire for physical education (AEQ-PE): a confirmatory study in Malay language. BMC Public Health, 21, 1798. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11869-4 ( IF: 3.295, Q2)


          Benzing, V., Nosrat, S., Aghababa, A., Barkoukis, V., Bondarev, D., Chang, Y.-K., Cheval, B., Çiftçi, M.C., Elsangedy, H.M., Guinto, M.L.M.,… Kuan, G., et al. (2021). Staying Active under Restrictions: Changes in Type of Physical Exercise during the Initial COVID-19 Lockdown. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 12015. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph182212015. (IF:3.390)


          Chin, N-S., Liew, G.C., Kueh, Y.C., Hashim, H.A., Tee, V., & Kuan, G. (2021). Cross-cultrual adaptation and validation of the Malay version of sports motivational scale-II. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 11694. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111694. (IF:3.390)


          Ibrahim, M.F., Hashim, H.A., Hamzah, N.A., Kueh, Y.C., & Kuan, G. (2021). Traditional games module through the concept of teaching games for understanding: development and usability for teaching and learning for Malaysian primary school children. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 25(3), 494-504. 


          Yao, L., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Lu, J., & Kuan, G. (2021). Obesity and its relation to eating habits among rural-to-urban migrant children in Shanghai, China. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 50(9), 1904-1906. (IF: 1.429, Q4)


          Kueh, Y. C., Sabo, A., Kim, Y.H., & Kuan, G. (2021). Cross-cultural validation of the decisional balance scale in exercise across countries. PLoS ONE, 16(9), e0257511. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257511 (IF: 2.776)


          Liu, K. T., Kueh, Y.C., Kim, Y.H., & Kuan, G. (2021). Structural relationship in transtheoretical model of behavioural change constructs among students at a Malaysian university campus. Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1, 83-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajsep.2021.09.002


          Zhou, Y., He, S., Zhou, K., Kuan, G., Chin, M-K., Kueh, Y.C., Sabo, A., Popeska, B., & Durstine, J.L. (2021). Psychometric properties of the Chinese-language attitude toward physical activity scale: a confirmatory study on Chinese Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 9253. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18179253. (IF:3.390)


          Hidrus, A., Kueh, Y.C., Norsaádah, B., Chang, Y-K., & Kuan, G. (2021). Effects of brain-breaks video intervention of decisional balance Malaysians with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 8972. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18178972. (IF:3.390)


          Kim, Y., Zhang, L., Lu, F., Araki, K., Vongjaturapat, N., Guinto, M.L., Kuan, G., Lee, J-H., Chang, Y-K., Roychowdhury, D., Huang, Z., Acharya, J., Al-Wattar, N., & Ortega, E. (2021). ASPASP position stand: strategies for the development of sport and exercise psychology in the Asian and South Pacific region. Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1, 3-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajsep.2021.03.001


          Karageorghis, C. I., Kuan, G., Payre, W., Mouchlianitis, E., Howard, L. W., Reed, N., & Parkes, A. M. (2021). Psychological and psychophysiological effects of music intensity and lyrics on urban driving. Transportation Research Part F: Psychology and Behaviour, 81, 329-341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2021.05.022 (IF:3.261).


          Karageorghis, C. I., Mouchlianitis, E., Payre, W., Kuan, G., Howard, L. W., Reed, N., & Parkes, A. M. (2021). Psychological, psychophysiological and behavioural effects of participant-selected vs. researcher-selected music in simulated urban driving. Applied Ergonomics. 96, 103436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2021.1034369 (IF:3.661).


          Ding, K., Yang, J., Chin, M. -K., Sullivan, L., Larry Durstin, J., Violant-Holz, V., Demirhan, G., Oliveira, N. R.C., Popeska, B., Kuan, G., Khan, W., Dai, J., Xu, X., Mladenova, Z., Balasekaran, B., Smith, G. A., & on behalf of Global Community Health-COVID-19 Collaborative Research Team. (2021). Physical activity among adults residing in 11 countries during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 7056. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18137056. (IF:3.390).


          Tee, V., & Kuan, G. (2021). The yin and yang of 24 Season Drums for physical and musical literacy among medical students: a narrative review. Education in Medicine Journal. 13(2),1–12. https://doi.org/10.21315/eimj2021.13.2.1 (Scopus-indexed).


          Wu, T. Y., Nien, J. T., Kuan, G., Wu, C. H., Chang, Y. C., Chen, H. C., & Chang, Y. K. (2021). The effects of mindfulness-based intervention on shooting performance and cognitive functions in archers. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 661961. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.661961 (IF:2.990).


          Wu, C. H., Nien, J. T., Lin, C. Y., Nien, Y. H., Kuan, G., Wu, T. Y., Ren, F. F., Chang, Y. K. (2021). Relationship between mindfulness, psychological skills and mental toughness in college athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 6802. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18136802. (IF:3.390)


          Balasekaran, G., Ibrahim, A. A. B., Cheo, N. Y., Wang, P. K., Kuan, G., Popeska, B., Chin, M.-K., Mok, M. M. C., Edginton, C. R., Culpan, I., & Larry Durstine, J. (2021). Using Brain-Breaks® as a technology tool to increase attitude towards physical activity among students in Singapore. Brain Sciences, 11, 784. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11060784. (IF:3.394)


          Abdullah, N., Kueh, Y. C., Kuan, G., Wong, M. S., Yahaya, F . H., Samat, N. A. A., Zulkifli, K. K., & Lee, Y. Y. (2021). Development and validation of the health promoting behaviour for bloating (HPB-Bloat) scale. PeerJ, 9, e11444. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11444 (IF:2.984)


          Salleh, R. M., Kuan, G., Aziz, M. N. A., Rahim, M. R. A., Rahayu, T., Sulaiman, S., Kusuma, D. W. Y., Adikari, A. M. G. C. P., Razam, M. S. M., Radhakrishnan, A. K., & Appukutty, M. (2021). Effects of probiotics on anxiety, stress, mood and fitness of badminton players. Nutrients, 13, 1783. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13061783 (IF:5.717).


          Yau, E. K. B., Ping, N. P. T., & Kuan, G. (2021). The use of mindfulness acceptance commitment (MAC) approach for Malaysian elite triathletes. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2021.1920522 (Scopus-indexed).


          Ding, K., Yang, J., Chin, M. -K., Sullivan, L., Demirhan, G., Violant-Holz, V., Uvinha, R. R., Dai, J., Xu, X., Popeska, B., Mladenova, Z., Khan, W., Kuan, G., Balasekaran, B., Smith, G. A., & on behalf of Global Community Health-COVID-19 Collaborative Research Team. (2021). Mental health among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: A cross-sectional multi-country comparison. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 622. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052686. (IF:3.390)


          Mahd-Ab.lah, N., Kueh, Y. C., Kuan, G., Yahaya, F. H., Wong, M. S., Abd Samat, N. A., Hamid, N., Mohamad Nor, N., Whitehead, W. E., Thiwan, S. I., & Lee, Y. Y. (2021). Validity and reliability of the Malay version of bloating severity (BSQ-M) and quality of life (BLQoL-M) questionnaire. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 622. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052487. (IF:3.390)


          Ying, K., Rostenberghe, H. V., Kuan, G., Mohd Yusoff, M. H. A., Ali, S. H., & Yaacob, N. S. (2021). Health-related quality of life and family functioning of primary caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 622. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph1805251. (IF:3.390)



          Ibrahim, M. F., Kuan, G., Hashim, H. A., Hamzah, N. A., & Kueh, Y. C. (2021). Psychometric properties of the Malay-language quality of life enjoyment and satisfaction scale: A confirmatory study on Malaysian children.  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 622. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18020622. (IF:3.390)


          Zhou, K., He, S., Zhou, Y., Popeska, B., Kuan, G., Chin, M. -K., Mok, M. M. C., Edginton, C. R., Culpan, I., & Dustine, J. L. (2021). Implementation of brain-breaks in the classroom and its effects on attitudes towards physical activity in a Chinese school setting. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 272. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010272. (IF:3.390)


          Sabo, A., Kueh, Y. C., Arifin, W. N., Kim, Y. H., & Kuan, G. (2020). The validity and reliability of the Malay version of the social support for exercise and physical environment for physical activity scales. PLoS ONE, 15(9), e0239725. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239725 (IF: 2.776)


          Konter, E., Kueh, Y. C., & Kuan, G. (2020). Relationship between passion and courage among the experienced male soccer players. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 27(4), 85-96. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2020.27.4.8 (Scopus Indexed)


          Konter, E., Kueh, Y. C., & Kuan, G. (2020). Courage in competition: adaptation of the sport courage scale for American English and validation of the factor structure with student-athletes at Clemson university. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 4834. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134834. (IF:2.468)


          Adikari, A. M. G. C. P., Appukutty, M., & Kuan, G. (2020). Effects of daily probiotics supplementation on anxiety induced physiological parameters among competitive football players. Nutrients, 12, 842137. https://doi.org/10.3390/nutrients842137. (IF: 4.171)


          Kim, Y. & Kuan, G. (2020). Relationship between alcohol consumption and drinking refusal self-efficacy among university students: the roles of sports type and gender. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 4251. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124251. (IF:2.468)


          Kueh, Y. C., Bhasavanija, T., Abdullah, N., Morris, T., & Kuan, G. (2020). The validation of the Thai version of the physical activity and leisure motivation scale using confirmatory factor analysis. Gazzetta Medica Italiana – Archivo per le Scienze Mediche, 179, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0393-3660.19.04117-2 (Scopus Indexed)


          Savardelavar, M., & Kuan, G. (2020). Reducing performance anxiety of a female dancer using neuro-linguistic programming and neuro-semantics: a case study. International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, 7(2), 14-28. https://doi.org/10.32827/ijphcs.7.2.14 (Scopus Indexed)


          Abdullah, N., Kueh, Y. C., Kuan, G., Wong, M. S., Yahaya, F. H., & Lee, Y. Y. (2020). Validity and reliability of the newly developed Malay-language health belief of bloating (HB-Bloat) scale. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 2773. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17082773. (IF:2.468)


          Hidrus, A., Kueh, Y. C., Norsaadah, B., Chang, Y. C., Hung, T. M., Naing, N. N., & Kuan, G. (2020). Effects of brain-breaks videos on the motives for the physical activity of Malaysian with type-2 diabetes mellitus. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 2507. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17072507. (IF:2.468)


          Kuan, G., Sabo, A., Sawang, S., & Kueh, Y. C. (2020). Factorial validity, measurement and structure invariance of the Malay language decisional balance scale in exercise across gender, Plos One, 15(3), e0230644. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0230644


          Liu, K. T., Kueh, Y. C., Arifin, W. N., Ibrahim, M. I., Shafei, M. N., & Kuan, G. (2020). Psychometric properties of the decisional balance scale: a confirmatory study on Malaysian university students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 2748. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17082748. (IF:2.468)


          Hidrus, A., Kueh, Y. C., Arifin, W. N., Konter, E., & Kuan, G. (2020). Sports courage in Malaysian silat athletes: confirmatory factor analysis of the Malay language version. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(3), 1736. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17051736. (IF:2.468)


          Swami, V., Tran, U. S., Barron, D., Kuan, G…. (2020). The breast size satisfaction survey (BSSS): Breast size dissatisfaction and its antecedents and outcomes in women from 40 nations. Body Image,32, 199-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.01.006 (IF: 2.926)


          Muhamad, A. S., Mohd Puad, N. F. R., & Kuan, G. (2020). Effects of carbohydrate mouth rinsing on salivary lysozyme, mood states and running performance among recreational runners. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 27(1), 87-96. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2020.27.1.9 (Scopus Indexed)


          Hidrus, A., Kueh, Y. C., Norsaádah, B., Kuan, G. (2020). Malay version of exercise self-efficacy: A confirmatory analysis among Malaysian with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(3), 922. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17030922. (IF:2.468)


          Abdullah, N., Kueh, Y. C., Hanafi, M. H., Morris, T., & Kuan, G. (2019). Motives for participation and amount of physical activity among Kelantan Chinese adolescents. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 26(6), 101-110. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2019.26.6.10 (Scopus Indexed)


          Chin, N. S., Teo, E. W., Kuan, G., & Ting, P. Y. (2019). Adolescent athletes’expectancy beliefs, task values and types of motivation in sports. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 27(S3), 193-206. (Scopus Indexed)


          Rizal, H., Hajar, M. S., Muhamad, A. S., Kueh, Y. C., & Kuan, G. (2019). The effect of brain-breaks on physical activity behaviour among primary school children: A transtheoretical perspectives. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 4283. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16214283. (IF:2.468)


          Zulkifli, K. G., Abdullah, N., Kueh, Y. C., Kuan, G., Wong, M. S., Yahaya, F. H., Samat, N. S. A., & Lee Y. Y. (2019). Exploratory factor analysis of health belief of self-management among individuals with abdominal bloating. Abstact for Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 34(Suppl.3), 583-853. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgh.14865 (IF:3.632)


          Zulkifli, K. G., Abdullah, N., Kueh, Y. C., Kuan, G., Wong, M. S., Yahaya, F. H., Samat, N. S. A., & Lee Y. Y. (2019).Validity and reliability of the Malay language-translated bloating severity and quality of life questionnaire (BSQoL-M). Abstact for Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 34(Suppl.3), 583-853. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgh.14865 (IF:3.632)


          Ganasagaran, D., Wan Zain, W. Z., Kuan, G., & Hamzah, A. A. (2019). Pain reduction using supplementary music therapy intervention during extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. Abstracts of Theses Approved at the School of Medical Sciences. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 26(6), 160-168. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms.2019.26.5.1(Scopus Indexed)


          Kuan, G., Kueh, Y. C., & Ariffin, N. H. (2019). Effects of virtual reality imagery modelling on novice taekwondo athletes’ imagery abilities and anxiety level. BASES Conference 2019 – Programme and Abstract. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37: 22. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1671688 (IF: 2.811)


          Kueh, Y. C., Sabo, A., & Kuan, G. (2019). Structural relationship of social support, decisional balance, self-efficacy and satisfaction in exercise among undergraduate university student. BASES Conference 2019 – Programme and Abstract. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37: 22. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1671688 (IF: 2.811)


          Kuan, G., Hajar, M. S., Rizal, H., Muhamad, A. S., & Kueh, Y. C. (2019). Effects of brain-breaks on sustained attention among Malaysian primary school children. BASES Conference 2019 – Programme and Abstract. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37: 41. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1671688 (IF: 2.811)


          Adikari, A.M.G.C.P., Appukutty, M, & Kuan, G. (2019). Psychotropic properties of probiotics: A systematic review. International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, 6(4), 18-34. https://doi.org/10.32827/ijphcs.6.4.18 (Scopus Indexed)


          Rizal, H., Hajar, M. S., Savardelavar, M., Kueh, Y. C., & Kuan, G. (2019). The effects of progressive muscular relaxation on novice archers’ state anxiety, heart rate and performance scores. International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, 6(4), 96-112. https://doi.org/10.32827/ijphcs.6.4.96 (Scopus Indexed)


          Hajar, S. H., Rizal, H., Kueh, Y. C., Muhamad, A. S., & Kuan, G. (2019). The effect of brain breaks on motives of participation in physical activity among primary school children in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16:2331. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16132331.(IF: 2.468)


          Chang, Y. K., Chen, F. T., Kuan, G., Wei, G. X., Chu, C. H., Yan, J., Chen, A. G. & Hung, T. M. (2019). Effects of acute exercise duration on the inhibition aspect of executive function in late middle-aged adults. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2019.00227 (IF: 3.633)


          Hajar, M. S., Rizal, H., & Kuan, G. (2019). Effects of physical activity on sustained attention; a systematic review. Scientia Medica, 29(2),e32864. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-6108.2019.2.32864 (Scopus Indexed)


          Liew, G. C., Kuan, G., Chin, N. S., & Hashim, H. A. (2019). Mental toughness in sport. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12662-019-00603-3 (Scopus Indexed)


          Hajar, S. H., Rizal, H., Kueh, Y. C., Muhamad, A. S., & Kuan, G. (2019). The effects of brain breaks on motives of participation in physical activity among primary school children in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16:2331. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16132331 (IF:2.468)


          Rizal, H., Hajar, M. S., Kuan, G. (2019). School-based physical activity interventions in Southeast asia: A systematic review. International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, 6(3), 32-52. https://doi.org/10.32827/ijphcs.6.3.32 (Scopus Indexed)


          Kuan, G., Kueh, Y. C., Abdullah, N., Tai, E. L. M. (2019). Psychometric properties of the health promoting lifestyle profile II: cross-cultural validation of the Malay language version. BMC Public Health. 19: 751. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7109-2 (IF: 2.567)


          Kueh, Y. C., Kuan, G., & Morris, T. (2019). The physical activity and leisure motivation scale: A confirmatory study of the Malay language version. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 17(3), 250-265. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2017.1321029


          Sabo, A., Kueh, Y. C., & Kuan, G. (2019). Psychometric properties of the Malay version of the self-efficacy for exercise scale. PLoS ONE, 14(5), e0215698. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0215698 (IF: 2.776)


          Liu, K. T., Kuan, G., Ariffin, W. N., & Kueh, Y. C. (2019). Psychometric properties of the self-efficacy scale among undergraduate students in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 16(3), 119-128. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2019.26.3.10 (Scopus Indexed)


          Rizal, H., Hajar, M. S., Kueh, Y. C., Muhamad, A. S., Kuan, G. (2019). Confirmatory factor analysis of the Malay-language transtheoretical model of physical activity among Malaysian primary school children. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 26(2), 99-113. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2019.26.2.11 (Scopus Indexed)


          Kueh, Y. C., Abdullah, N., Chin, N. S., Morris, T., & Kuan, G. (2019). Motivation for physical activity among preadolescent Malay students in Kelantan, Malaysia. Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanity, 27(1):675-683. (Scopus Indexed)


          Kuan, G., Rizal, H., Hajar, M. S., Chin, M. K., & Mok, M. M. C. (2019). Bright sports, physical activity investments that work: implementing brain breaks in Malaysia primary schools. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-100146 (IF: 11.645)


          Kuan, G., Abdullah, N., Kueh, Y. C., Ibrahim, M. I., & Shafei, M. N. (2019). Co-curricular activities: the motives of participating in physical activity among health science students in Universiti Sains Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 16(1), 138-146. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2019.26.1.13 (Scopus Indexed)


          Chai, S., Kueh, Y. C., Yaacob, N. M., & Kuan, G. (2019). Psychometric properties of the Malay version goal content for exercise questionnaire among undergraduate students in health campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 26(1), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2019.26.1.11 (Scopus Indexed)


          Owusu, J., Ismail, M., Mohd Osman, M. H., & Kuan, G. (2019). Financial literacy as a moderator linking financial resource availability and SME growth in Ghana. Investment Management and Financial Innovations,16(1).154-166. https://doi.org/10.21511/imfi.16(1).2019.12 (Scopus Indexed)


          Liu, K. T., Kueh, Y. C., Arifin, W. N., Kim, Y. H., & Kuan, G. (2018). Application of transtheoretical model on behavioral changes, and amount of physical activity among university’s students. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02402 (IF: 2.129)


          Lu, F. J. H., Gill, D. L., Yang, C. M. J., Lee, P. F., Chiu, Y. H., Hsu, Y. W., & Kuan, G. (2018). Measuring athletic mental energy (AME): instrument development and validation. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02363 (IF: 2.129)


          Quartiroli, A., Parsons-Smith, R. L., Fogarty, G. J., Kuan, G., & Terry, P. C. (2018). Cross-cultural validation of mood profile clusters in a sport and exercise context. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01949 (IF: 2.129)


          Nikol, L., Kuan, G., Ong, M., Chang, Y. -K., & Terry, P. C. (2018). The heat is on: Effects of synchronous music on psychophysiological parameters and running performance in hot and humid conditions. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 19. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01114 (IF: 2.129)


          Kuan, G., Morris, T., Kueh, Y. C., & Terry, P. C. (2018). Effects of relaxing and arousing music during imagery training on dart-throwing performance, physiological arousal indices, and competitive state anxiety. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 113. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00014 (IF: 2.129)


          Kueh, Y. C., Abdullah, N., Kuan, G., Morris, T., & Naing, N. N. (2018). Testing measurement and factor structure invariance of the physical activity and leisure motivation scale for youth across gender. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 112. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01096 (IF: 2.129)


          Savardelavar, M., Kuan, G., & Rashidfard, S. (2018). Effects of neuro-linguistic programming imagery on kickboxers’ performance. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 9, 235–239. https://doi.org/10.22376/ijpbs.2018.9.2.b235-239 (Scopus Indexed)


          Kuan, G., Morris, T., & Terry, P. C. (2017). Effects of music on arousal during imagery in elite shooters: A pilot study. PLoS ONE, 12: e0175022. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0175022 (IF: 2.766)



          Kueh, Y. C., Kuan, G., Morris, T., & Naing, N. N. (2017). Confirmatory factor analysis of the Malay version of the recreational exercise motivation measure. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 25, 589–699. (Scopus Indexed)


          Kuan, G., & Roy, J. (2007). Goal profiles, mental toughness and its influence on performance outcomes among wushu athletes. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6, 2833. (IF: 1.774)

          PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES  

          Non-Cited 


            Tee, V., & Kuan, G. (2021). A blend of cultural, music and physical endurance: a narrative review of the 24 seasons drums in promoting physical literacy. International Journal of Sports Science and Performance, 1(1), 9-13.


            Ong, M., & Kuan, G. (2020). Measuring fatique in sport and exercise settings: A brief guidelines for athletes and coaches using the MFSI-SF. Coaching Journal, 10(1), 8–14. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Hajar, M. S., Rizal, H., & Kuan, G. (2020). Sustained attention measure: Practical guideline for coaches. Coaching Journal, 10(1), 16–21. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Tee, V., & Kuan, G. (2021). Introducting 24-season drums as an approach to team building among Malaysian athletes. Coaching Journal, 10(1), 32–42. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Leong, J., Lee, W. Z., & Kuan, G. (2020). The practical application for practicing mindfulness training for athletes and coaches. Coaching Journal, 10(1), 54–60. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Yildiz, A. B., Yarayan, Y. E., Yilmaz, B., & Kuan, G. (2020). Adaptation of the athletic mental energy scale to the Turkish language and investigation of its psychometric properties. The Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 18(3), 108-119. doi:10.33689/sportmetre.684587


            Rizal, H., Hajar, M. S., & Kuan, G. (2019). Training during Ramadan: Applied perspective for coaches. Coaching Journal. 9(1), 3-7. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Leong, J., Kuan, G., & Chin, N. S. (2019). How coach could use imagery techniques effectively. Coaching Journal. 9(1), 14-17. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Abdulrahman, A. S, Kueh, Y. C., & Kuan, G. (2019). Measuring the psychological need satisfaction in exercise using the PNSE scale: A brief guidelines for coaches. Coaching Journal. 9(1), 18-23. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Raza, M. Q., & Kuan, G. (2019). The application of EEG-neurofeedback training modality for enhancing fine-motor skill soprts. Coaching Journal. 9(1), 39-44. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Savardelavar, M., & Kuan, G. (2019). A novel method for helping athletes to manage stress: The applied perspectives. Coaching Journal. 9(1), 56-58. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Adikari, A. M. G. C. P., Appukutty, M, & Kuan, G. (2019). Effects of daily probiotic supplementation on football players’ stress and anxiety. Advances in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities Research, 362, 1-7.


            Kuan, G., & Kim, Y. H. (2020). Test relationship between the transtheoretical model constructs and physical activity in Malaysian college students. International Journal of Human Movement Science, 13, 25- 36


            Firdaus, W., Kuan, G., & Krasilshchikov, O. (2018). Effects of using complex training method on muscular power among competitive male weightlifters. Malaysian Journal of Sport Science and Recreation, 14, 19.


            Kueh, Y. C., Kuan, G., & Morris, T. (2018). Psychometric properties of the Malay version of diabetes quality of life measure among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Kelantan, Malaysia. EC Diabetes and Metabolic Research, 2, 47–52.


            Firdaus, W., Kuan, G., & Krasilshchikov, O. (2018). The effects of using complex training method on muscular strength among male weightlifters. Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education, 7, 112.


            Kueh, Y. C., & Kuan, G. (2018). Psychometric properties of the Malay version of summary of diabetes self-care activities measures among the Malay adults with type-2 diabetes mellitus in Kelantan, Malaysia. Austin Diabetes Research, 3, 1017.


            Nikol, L., Kuan, G., & Ong, M. (2017). Methods for selecting synchronous music for runners. Coaching Journal, 8, 2932. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Wong, K., Kuan, G., & Tan, H. L. (2017). Discovering hidden talents for enhancing talent identification. Coaching Journal, 8, 2126. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Bhasavanija, T., & Kuan, G. (2017). The effect of warmth imagery on physiological, physical, and psychological states among injured youth sepak takraw athletes: A case study. International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research, 1, 3540.


            Savardelavar, M., & Kuan, G. (2017). The use of neuro-linguistic programming as an educational-therapeutic programme: Two case studies. Education in Medicine Journal, 9, 49–58. doi:10.21315/ eimj2017.9.1.5 (Cited in MyJournal)


            Safuan, S., Ali, S. H., Kuan, G., Long, I., & Nik Hassan, N. N. (2017). The challenges of bioethics teaching to mixed-ability classes of health sciences students. Education in Medicine Journal, 9, 41–49. doi:10.21315/eimj2017.9.4.5 (Cited in MyJournal)


            Savardelavar, M., Kuan, G., & Chin, N. S. (2016). Making effective communication with athletes. Coaching Journal, 7, 1921. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Hidrus, A., Kueh, Y. C., & Kuan, G. (2016). Measuring coping skills among athletes using ACSI-28: A brief guideline for coaches. Coaching Journal, 7, 3136. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Roy, J., Kuan, G., & Tneh, K. C. (2016). Response patterns of art-based intervention for self-regulation among athletes. International Journal of Psychological Studies, 8, 215225.


            Firdaus, W., Kuan, G., & Krasilshchikov, O. (2016). Methods for implementing complex training to improve power among weightlifters. Coaching Journal, 7, 2633. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Kuan, G., Kueh, Y. C., & Ngien, S. C. (2016). Measuring motivation for physical activity using PALMS scale: A brief guideline for coaches. Coaching Journal, 7, 712. (Cited in MyJournal)


            Roy, J., Kuan, G., & Tenenbaum, G. (2016). Sport psychology service delivery in Malaysia: An introduction to common cultural norms and experiences. ASPASP-JPASPEX special edition, 1, 2229.


            Kuan, G., Morris, T., & Terry, P. (2016). The use of galvanic skin response (GSR) and peripheral temperature (PT) to monitor relaxation during mindfulness imagery with relaxing music. ASPASP-JPASPEX special edition, 1, 1521.


            Muangnapoe, P., Morris, T., & Kuan, G. (2016). The effect of mindfulness meditation and progressive relaxation training on somatic and cognitive state anxiety. ASPASP-JPASPEX special edition, 1, 14.


            Kueh, Y. C., Morris, T., & Kuan, G. (2015). The impact of knowledge and attitudes on self-management of people with type-2 Diabetes mellitus. Journal of Diabetes Research and Therapy, 3. doi:10.16966/2380-5544.110


            Kuan, G., & Kueh, Y. C. (2015). Psychological skills during training and competition on recovery-stress state among adolescent state athletes. Journal of Sports Research, 4, 122130.


            Roy, J., Hamzah, A. N., & Kuan, G. (2010). Ineffective cognitive habits and consequent psychological impediments. International Journal of Sports Science and Engineering, 4, 153160.


            Roy, J., Kuan, G., & Cheng, Y. C. (2008). Goal profiles of athletes: Why coaches might prefer cluster analysis to the median-split method. Journal of Sport and Sport Sciences, 11, 3135. 

            CONFERENCE LONG ABSTRACT/ PROCEEDINGS

              Ariffin, N. H. C. M., & Kuan, G. (2018). The effect of using virtual reality simulation as external imagery modelling on competitive state anxiety. Long abstract published at the 5th International Seminar on Sports and Exercise Psychology 2018, 119–123. ISBN: 978-198-498-73-9-6


              Rosli, S. N. S., & Kuan, G. (2018). The effect of adding music during imagery training in enhancing the performance of Kelantan tenpin bowling player. Long abstract published at the 5th International Seminar on Sports and Exercise Psychology 2018, 114–118. ISBN: 978-198-498-73-9-6


              Liu, K. T., Kuan, G., Kueh, Y. C., Arifin, W. N., & Kim, Y. H. (2018). Confirmatory factor analysis of processes of change scale among undergraduate students in health campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Long abstract published at the 5th International Seminar on Sports and Exercise Psychology 2018, 106–113. ISBN: 978-198-498-73-9-6


              Liu, K.T., Kuan, G., Kueh, Y. C., Arifin, W. N., & Kim, Y. H. (2018). Confirmatory factor analysis of decisional balance scale among undergraduate students in health campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Long abstract published at the 5th International Seminar on Sports and Exercise Psychology 2018, 99–105. ISBN: 978-198-498-73-9-6


              Hajar, M. S., Kuan, G., Chin, N. S. (2018). The effect of physical activity on sustained attention: a short review. Long abstract published at the 5th International Seminar on Sports and Exercise Psychology 2018, 56–66. ISBN: 978-198-498-73-9-6


              Rizal, H., Kuan, G., & Chin, N. S. (2018). Implementing physical activity in Malaysian schools: a preliminary review. Long abstract published at the 5th International Seminar on Sports and Exercise Psychology 2018, 45–55. ISBN: 978-198-498-73-9-6


              Chen, L. G., Kuan, G., Chin, N. S., Hashim, H. A. (2018). Mental toughness in sport: a preliminary review. Long abstract published at the 5th International Seminar on Sports and Exercise Psychology 2018, 38–44. ISBN: 978-198-498-73-9-6


              Savardelavar, M., Kuan, G., & Morris, T. (2018). Effects of PETTLEP and NLP-PETTLEP imagery scripts on self-confidence among novice archers. Long abstract published at the 5th International Seminar on Sports and Exercise Psychology 2018, 34–37. ISBN: 978-198-498-73-9-6


              Firdaus, W., Kuan, G., Krasilschikov, O. (2016). The effect of using complex training method on muscular power among male weightlifters. Long abstract published at the SUKMA International Sports Science & 2nd Malaysian Sports Psychology Conference, 46–57. ISBN: 978-1533-139-45-0


              Savardelavar, M., Kuan, G., Kueh, Y. C., & Rashidfard, S. (2016). The effect of mindfulness-acceptance-commitment (MAC) intervention on athletes’ anxiety and sports performance. Long abstract published at the SUKMA International Sports Science & 2nd Malaysian Sports Psychology Conference, 25–30. ISBN: 978-1533-139-45-0


              Savardelavar, M., Kuan, G., & Morris, T. (2016). The use of Neuro-Semantic (NS) and Neuro- Linguistic Programming (NLP) for reducing cognitive state anxiety: a case study approach. Long abstract published at the SUKMA International Sports Science & 2nd Malaysian Sports Psychology Conference, 7-14. ISBN: 978-1533-139-45-0


              Kuan, G. (2015). Using the right music when performing imagery training for excellence. Long abstract published at the 3rd World Congress on Excellence, 120-132. ISBN: 81-85322-53-8