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Mitch J. Duncan is affiliated with the University of Newcastle Australia in Australia. Their research spans the fields of Medicine and Psychology, with a strong focus on subfields such as Physiology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, General Health Professions, and Applied Psychology.

Their work covers multiple main topics, including:

  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Sleep and related disorders
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
  • Urban Transport and Accessibility

Mitch J. Duncan has contributed articles to various journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • SLEEP Advances
  • Journal of Medical Internet Research
  • Journal of Public Health
  • Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Significant recent papers authored or coauthored by Mitch J. Duncan are:

  • "Sleep and physical activity in relation to all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality risk" (2021) in British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • "Effect of resistance training on HbA1c in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and the moderating effect of changes in muscular strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis" (2022) in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
  • "Physical activity and sleep are inconsistently related in healthy children: A systematic review and meta-analysis" (2020) in Sleep Medicine Reviews
  • "Efficacy of a Multi-component m-Health Weight-loss Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial" (2020) in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • "Latent Class Analysis of Multiple Health Risk Behaviors among Australian University Students and Associations with Psychological Distress" (2021) in Nutrients

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Mitch J. Duncan include:

  • Corneel Vandelanotte
  • Ronald C. Plotnikoff
  • Grace E. Vincent
  • Charlotte Gupta
  • Stina Oftedal

Best Publications

  • A meta-meta-analysis of the effect of physical activity on depression and anxiety in non-clinical adult populations

    Amanda L Rebar;Robert Stanton;David Geard;Camille Short

  • Efficacy of interventions that use apps to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a systematic review.

    Stephanie Schoeppe;Stephanie Alley;Wendy Van Lippevelde;Nicola A. Bray

  • Effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiometabolic health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies

    Romeo B Batacan;Mitch J Duncan;Vincent J Dalbo;Patrick S Tucker

  • Perceived environment and physical activity: a meta-analysis of selected environmental characteristics

    Mitch J Duncan;John C Spence;W Kerry Mummery

  • Diabetes Self-Management Smartphone Application for Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial

    Morwenna Kirwan;Corneel Vandelanotte;Andrew Fenning;Mitch J Duncan

  • Psychosocial and environmental factors associated with physical activity among city dwellers in regional Queensland.

    Mitch Duncan;Kerry Mummery

  • Associations of children's independent mobility and active travel with physical activity, sedentary behaviour and weight status: A systematic review

    Stephanie Schoeppe;Mitch J. Duncan;Hannah Badland;Melody Oliver

  • Sleep and physical activity in relation to all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality risk.

    Bo-Huei Huang;Mitch J Duncan;Peter A Cistulli;Natasha Nassar

  • Using smartphone technology to monitor physical activity in the 10,000 Steps program: a matched case-control trial.

    Morwenna Kirwan;Mitch J Duncan;Corneel Vandelanotte;W Kerry Mummery

  • Relationships of Land Use Mix with Walking for Transport: Do Land Uses and Geographical Scale Matter?

    Mitch J. Duncan;Elizabeth A. H. Winkler;Takemi Sugiyama;Ester Cerin

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of cognitive and behavioral interventions to improve sleep health in adults without sleep disorders

    Beatrice Murawski;Levi Wade;Ronald C. Plotnikoff;David R. Lubans

  • Applying GPS to enhance understanding of transport-related physical activity.

    Mitch J. Duncan;Hannah M. Badland;W. Kerry Mummery

  • GIS or GPS? A comparison of two methods for assessing route taken during active transport.

    Mitch J. Duncan;W. Kerry Mummery

  • Effectiveness of a web- and mobile phone-based intervention to promote physical activity and healthy eating in middle-aged males: randomized controlled trial of the ManUp study.

    Mitch J Duncan;Corneel Vandelanotte;Gregory S Kolt;Richard R Rosenkranz

  • Combining GPS, GIS, and Accelerometry: Methodological Issues in the Assessment of Location and Intensity of Travel Behaviors

    Melody Oliver;Hannah M. Badland;Suzanne Mavoa;Mitch J. Duncan

  • Engagement and Nonusage Attrition With a Free Physical Activity Promotion Program: The Case of 10,000 Steps Australia.

    Diana Guertler;Corneel Vandelanotte;Morwenna Kirwan;Mitch J Duncan;Mitch J Duncan

  • Portable global positioning system receivers: static validity and environmental conditions.

    Scott Duncan;Tom I. Stewart;Melody Oliver;Suzanne Mavoa;Suzanne Mavoa

  • A Review of the Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions for Adult Males

    Emma S. George;Gregory S. Kolt;Mitch J. Duncan;Cristina M. Caperchione

  • Associations between children’s independent mobility and physical activity

    Stephanie Schoeppe;Mitch J Duncan;Hannah M Badland;Melody Oliver

  • Interest and preferences for using advanced physical activity tracking devices: results of a national cross-sectional survey

    Stephanie Alley;Stephanie Schoeppe;Diana Guertler;Cally Jennings

  • Associations of health-behavior patterns, mental health and self-rated health.

    Stina Oftedal;Gregory S. Kolt;Elizabeth G. Holliday;Emmanuel Stamatakis

  • Understanding occupational sitting: prevalence, correlates and moderating effects in Australian employees.

    Katrien A De Cocker;Katrien A De Cocker;Mitch J Duncan;Camille Short;Jannique G. Z Van Uffelen;Jannique G. Z Van Uffelen;Jannique G. Z Van Uffelen

Frequent Co-Authors

Amanda L. Rebar
Amanda L. Rebar Central Queensland University
Ronald C. Plotnikoff
Ronald C. Plotnikoff University of Newcastle Australia
Hannah Badland
Hannah Badland RMIT University
David R. Lubans
David R. Lubans University of Newcastle Australia
Elizabeth G. Holliday
Elizabeth G. Holliday University of Newcastle Australia
Suzanne Mavoa
Suzanne Mavoa University of Melbourne
Hein de Vries
Hein de Vries Maastricht University
John L. Oliffe
John L. Oliffe University of British Columbia
Philip J. Morgan
Philip J. Morgan University of Newcastle Australia
Rik Crutzen
Rik Crutzen Maastricht University

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