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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Original Articles

The effects of lunar cycle on the diurnal variations of short-term maximal performance, mood state, and perceived exertion

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Pages 1249-1257 | Received 28 Jan 2019, Accepted 25 Jun 2019, Published online: 01 Aug 2019

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