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  1. Roberts, S.S.H., Bowe, S.J., Evans, L., Tran, J., & Warmington, S. (in press). Does game-day circadian misalignment or environmental temperature influence team performance in the Australian Football League? An examination of historical data. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.
  2. Lalor, B., Cormack, S., Halson, S., Kemp, J., & Tran, J. (2021). Business class travel preserves sleep quality & quantity and minimises jet-lag during the Women’s World T20 Cricket Tournament. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 16(10), 1490–1501. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2020-0689
  3. Lalor, B.J., Halson, S.L., Tran, J., Kemp, J.G.,& Cormack, S.J. (2020). A complex relationship: Sleep, external training load, and well-being in elite Australian footballers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(6), 777–787. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2019-0061
  4. Taylor, N., Gastin, P.B., Mills, O., & Tran, J. (2020). Network analysis of kick-in possession chains in elite Australian football. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(9), 1053–*1061. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1740490
  5. Young, C., Luo, W., Gastin, P., Tran, J., & Dwyer, D. (2019). Modelling match outcome in Australian football: Improved accuracy with large databases. International Journal of Computer Science in Sport, 18(1), 80–92. https://doi.org/10.2478/ijcss-2019-0005
  6. Hoffman, D.T., Dwyer, D.B., Tran, J., Clifton, P., & Gastin, P.B. (2019). Australian Football League injury characteristics differ between matches and training: A longitudinal analysis of changes in the setting, site, and time span from 1997 to 2016. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 7(4), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F2325967119837641
  7. Young, C.M., Luo, W., Gastin, P., Tran, J., & Dwyer, D.B. (2019). The relationship between match performance indicators and outcome in Australian football. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22(4), 467–471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.235
  8. Lalor, B.J., Halson, S.L., Tran, J., Kemp, J.G., & Cormack, S.J. (2018). No compromise of competition sleep compared with habitual sleep in elite Australian footballers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(1), 29–36. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0776
  9. Robertson, S., Kremer, P., Aisbett, B., Tran, J., & Cerin, E. (2017). Consensus on measurement properties and feasibility of performance tests for the exercise and sport sciences: a Delphi study. Sports Medicine - Open, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-016-0071-y
  10. Larsen, B., Snow, R., Vincent, G., Tran, J., Wolkow, A., & Aisbett, B. (2015). Multiple days of heat exposure on firefighters' work performance and physiology. PLOS ONE, 10(9), e0136413. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0136413
  11. Tran, J., Rice, A.J., Main, L.C., & Gastin, P.B. (2015). Profiling the training practices and performances of elite rowers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 10(5), 572–580. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2014-0295
  12. Tran, J., Rice, A.J., Main, L.C. & Gastin, P.B. (2015). Convergent validity of a novel method for quantifying rowing training loads. Journal of Sports Sciences, 33(3), 268–275. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.942686
  13. Vincent, G., Ferguson, S.A., Larsen, B., Wolkow, A., Tran, J., & Aisbett, B. (2015). Sleep restriction during simulated wildfire suppression: effect on physical task performance. PLOS ONE, 10(1), e0115329. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0115329
  14. Tran, J., Rice, A.J., Main, L.C. & Gastin, P.B. (2014). Development and implementation of a novel measure for quantifying training loads in rowing: the T2minute method. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(4), 1172–1180. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000000248
  15. Tran, J., Netto, K., Aisbett, B., & Gastin, P.B. (2010). Validation of accelerometer data for measuring impacts during jumping and landing tasks. In R. Jensen, W. Ebben, E. Petushek, C. Richter, & K Roemer (Eds.), Proceedings of the 28th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Congress. Paper presented at International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, 19–23 July. http://dro.deakin.edu.au/view/DU:30032107

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Invited presentations

  • Tran, J. (2021). What you learn from "pinging your first hammy": Lessons learned from working with data in elite sport. Presented at ACU's High Performance Sport Seminar Series, 29 June, held online.
  • Tran, J. (2020). Data practices and data problems in sport. Presented at satRday Auckland, 22 February, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Tran, J. (2019). Working with data in elite sport. Presented at the University of Auckland's 2019 Statistics Teachers' Day, 29 November, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Tran, J. (2019). Data analytics in exercise & sport. Presented at the 2019 Exercise and Sport Science Australia Forum, 4 May, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Tran, J. (2019). A macro view of sports analytics. Presented at the High Performance Sport Summer Seminar 2019, 5–6 February, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Tran, J. (2018). From insights to decisions: Knowledge sharing in sports analytics. Presented at the 2019 AUT SPRINZ S&C Pre-conference on Sports Performance Analysis, 14 November, Auckland, New Zealand.

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Conference proceedings and presentations

  • Young, C., Luo, W., Gastin, P., Tran, J., & Dwyer, D.B. (2018). Modelling of match performance indicators in Australian football. Presented at the World Congress of Performance Analysis in Sport XII, 19–23 September, Opatija, Croatia.
  • Hoffman, D., Dwyer, D., Tran, J., Clifton, P., & Gastin, P. (2018). A longitudinal analysis of AFL injury characteristics indicates changes in setting, site and time span from 1997 to 2016. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21(Suppl.), S61–S62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.140
  • Young, C., Luo, W., Tran, J., Gastin, P.B., & Dwyer, D. (2018). Data mining with performance indicators in Australian rules football – Methodological considerations. Presented at the 2018 Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference – Research to Practice, 27–29 March, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Tran, J. & Letter, R. (2017). Scoring dynamics in the Australian Football League: Analysis of the 2008–2016 seasons. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20(Suppl. 3), 31.
  • Lalor, B., Tran, J., Halson, S., Kemp, J., & Cormack, S. (2016). Impact of match start time and days to match compared to habitual sleep characteristics of elite Australian football players. Presented at 2016 Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Conference, 4–6 November, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Cant, O., Tran, J., Menaspà, M., Drew, M.K., & Gastin, P.B. (2016). Predicting illness and injury risk in elite female water polo: Is there an optimal way to calculate acute-chronic workload ratio? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20(Suppl.), e95–e96.
  • Tran, J., Maloney, M., Chan, V., Porter, C., & Humberstone, C. (2016). Anthropometry, fitness, sensorimotor skills, and performance of developing junior taekwondo athletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20(Suppl.), e59.
  • Gallo, T., Cormack, S.J., Gabbett, T.J., Tran, J., & Lorenzen, C.H. (2016). The influence of internal load measures and athlete self-reported wellness on match performance in Australian football. Presented at the 2nd Aspire Academy Sport Science Conference, 23–25 February, Doha, Qatar. (video)
  • Tran, J. (2015). Using new media and social networks to foster inter-disciplinary communication and public engagement in science. Presented at Research Bazaar 2015, 16–18 February, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Tran, J. (2014). Predictive modelling: Pitfalls and possibilities. Presented at the 2014 Applied Physiology Conference for the National Institute Network, 10–11 November, Canberra, Australia.
  • Vincent, G., Ferguson, S.A., Tran, J., & Aisbett, B. (2014). Fighting fires and fatigue: effect of 4-hours sleep deprivation on firefighter physical performance during simulated bushfire suppression. Presented at SLEEP 2014: the 28th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, 31 May–4 June, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
  • Vincent, G., Ferguson, S.A., Tran, J., & Aisbett, B. (2014). Fighting fires and fatigue: Sleep deprivation during simulated bushfire suppression. Presented at the 6th Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference, 10–12 April, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Tran, J., Main, L.C., Rice, A.J. & Gastin, P.B. (2014). Training distress, motivation, and burnout: Comparing wellness responses of successful and unsuccessful rowers throughout one competitive season. Presented at the 6th Exercise and Sports Science Australia Conference, 10–12 April, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Tran, J., Main, L.C., Rice, A.J., & Gastin, P.B. (2013). Relationships between motivation and burnout in sub-elite rowers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 16(Suppl.), e50.
  • Tran, J., Rice, A.J., Main, L.C., & Gastin, P.B. (2013). Training characteristics of elite Australian rowers: training volume, loading patterns, and training variety. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 16(Suppl.), e94.
  • Tran, J., Main, L.C., Rice, A.J., & Gastin, P. B. (2013). Wellness factors that distinguish responders and non-responders to training in rowing. Presented at the 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 26–29 June, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Tran, J., Main, L.C., & Aisbett, B. (2012). Curate, promote, network, mentor: Using Web 2.0 tools to guide postgraduate students and support researchers in training. Presented at the Deakin Teaching and Learning Conference 2012, 15–16 November, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Tran, J., Rice, A.J., Main, L.C. & Gastin, P.B. (2012). The design and implementation of a novel method for quantifying training loads in elite rowing: The T2minute method. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 15(Suppl.), S226–S227.
  • Tran, J., Main, L.C., Rice, A.J. & Gastin, P.B. (2012). Accuracy of the T2minute method for measuring elite rowing training. In R. Meeusen, J. Duchatteau, B. Roelands, B. De Geus, S. Baudry, & E. Tsolakidis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 17th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Paper presented at the European College of Sport Science Congress, Bruges, Belgium, 4–7 July.
  • Larsen, B., Aisbett, B., Lord, C., Neesham-Smith, D., Tran, J., Vincs, K., Martin, J., Vu, S., & Netto, K. (2011). Military body armour: Friend or foe? Presented at the 8th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, 28–29 November, Canberra, Australia.
  • Netto, K., Tran, J., Gastin, P.B., & Aisbett, B. (2010). Validity of GPS housed accelerometer data in running and cutting. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13(Suppl.), e37.

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Workshops, guest lectures, and other talks

  • Tran, J. (2020). Reproducible reports in R Markdown. Lightning talk for R-Ladies Auckland, 18 August, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Tran, J. (2019). Working with data in elite sport. Workshop for R-Ladies Auckland, 15 May, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Tran, J., Wilson, K., & Slyfield, D. (2019). Learning from campaigns. Presentation for the 2019 Performance Summit, 13-14 March, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Tran, J. (2018). Data visualisation in sport. Presentation for AUT SPRINZ postgraduate students, 26 April, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Tran, J. (2018). Sports analytics in R. Guest lecture for ACU's Graduate Certificate of Performance Analysis, 15 February, Sydney, Australia.
  • Tran, J. (2014). Sketching it out: How doodling communicates science. Presentation for the Deakin University Library Deakin Scholars Week, 23 October, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Tran, J. (2014). Biomechanics in Australian sport: World-leading strategies helping Australian athletes get better, faster, and stronger. Presentation for the Victorian Institute of Sport, 27 June, Melbourne, Australia.

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Reviewer for journals and conferences

  • New Zealand Research Software Engineering Conference 2020 (9-11 September)
  • The R Journal
  • Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research
  • International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance
  • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
  • Journal of Sports Sciences

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Other academic works

  1. Tran, J., Finch, C.F., & Marino, N. (Eds.) (2014). Sports medicine's future: harnessing digital technology & embracing implementation science [Special Issue]. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 28(8).
  2. Tran, J. & Finch, C.F. (2014). Are implementation science advances and digital technology developments important in sports medicine? Sports Medicine Australia thinks so! British Journal of Sports Medicine, 28(8), 675–676. http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/8/675.full