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Heart rate variability (HRV), including linear (rMSSD, HF) and non-linear indices (SD1, SD1\/SD2, sample entropy), was measured at four dive stages (pre-dive, bottom, decompression, and post-dive).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      After adjusting for age and perceived stress, experienced divers exhibited greater post-dive reductions in cortisol (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.015) and amylase (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.022). Additionally, after controlling for age, perceived stress, and respiratory rate, they also demonstrated significantly higher parasympathetic activity (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2264 0.001) and greater HRV complexity (sample entropy,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.023) during decompression. No significant differences were found in self-reported psychological stress.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Diving experience facilitates enhanced autonomic control and stress adaptation. 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