OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Sports Medicine is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Reassembling the Field-based Applicability of the Lactate Threshold for Old Age	93
A Big Thank You to our Reviewers in the Past Year!	45
Muscle Power in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	42
Sex differences in arterial stiffness and blood pressure following resistance exercise	38
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Unilateral Resistance Training Can Be Tailored Using Lifting Velocity in Breast Cancer Patients	33
Biomechanical changes after total vs. resurfacing hip replacement: a systematic review	28
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The Influence of Futsal Players’ Initial Physical Condition on the Occurrence of Injuries	25
Exercise-Induced Epigenetic Modifications: Implications for Healthy Aging	21
Smaller Biceps Femoris Aponeurosis Size in Legs with a History of Hamstring Strain Injury	18
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Physiological and Metabolic Demands of Running and Cycling in Well-trained Triathletes	17
Effects of Transcranial Stimulation on Resistance Exercise in Mentally Fatigued Subjects	17
Correction: Effect of Exercise Training on Apolipoproteins: Meta-analysis and Trial Sequence Analysis	17
Muscle Hypertrophy Responses to Changes in Training Volume: A Retrospective Analysis	16
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Time-course Changes of Field- and Laboratory-based Performance Indicators in Junior Cyclists Through a Season	16
Electromyographic Activity of Lower Limb Muscles during Ankle Destabilizing Tests	15
Correction: Chasing Gold: Heat Acclimation in Elite Handcyclists with Spinal Cord Injury	15
Autophagy and Exercise: Current Insights and Future Research Directions	15
Acidic Orange Juice Does Not Affect Blood pH and Performance: Direct Empirical Evidence	14
Shoulder Rotation Affects Trapezius Muscle Activity During Shoulder Horizontal Abduction	14
Reliability and Sensitivity of Performance Tests in Adult Female Football Players	14
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Male and Female Judo Athletes	13

Exploring the load–velocity profile with sprint swimming performance and sex differences	13
Estimation of Critical Power and Associated Physiological Markers from a Single Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test in Trained Master Cyclists	13
Muscle Oxygen Saturation to Determine Lactate Thresholds in Spinal Cord Injury Population	13
Associations Between Training Load and Acceleration–Speed Profile in Youth Soccer Athletes	12
Sensitivity of Load–velocity Relationship Variables to a Resistance Training Mesocycle	12
Effects of Altitude Descent: Hemodilution in Young Cyclists	12
Epidemiology of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Collegiate Baseball Players	12
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Physical Performance Changes in Season are Associated with GPS Data in Soccer Players	11
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Correction: Cardiovascular Regulation During Acute Gravitational Changes with Exhaling on Exertion	11
The Sleep Parameters of Olympic Athletes: Characteristics and Assessment Instruments	10
Can Hypoxia Alter the Anaerobic Capacity Measured by a Single Exhaustive Exercise?	10
Hip adductor strength tests used in the context of sports: practical considerations	10
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Circulating Fatty Acid-binding Protein 4 Response to Acute Aerobic Exercise in Healthy Men	10
Re: Chasing Gold: Heat Acclimation in Elite Handcyclists with Spinal Cold Injury	10
Running Functional Threshold versus Critical Power: Same Concept but Different Values	10
Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines before and during COVID-19 in children: A review	10
Epidemiology of the Injuries Sustained by Elite Spanish under-18 and under-20 Rugby Players	9
Fatigue- and Training-Related Differences in Muscle Activation and Coordination	9
Acute Metabolic Response, Neuromuscular Activity, and Mechanical Performance to Different Set	9
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Differences of Bone Mineral Density by Characteristics of Sports in Amenorrheic Athletes	8
Change in Femoral Cartilage Cross-Sectional Area After Aerobic and Resistance Exercise	8
Running Critical Power and W´: Influence of the Environment, Timing and Time Trial Order	8
Identifying Match Sequence Thresholds to Mitigate Physical Decline During Congested Fixtures	8
Impact of Pollen Exposure on Health and Exercise Performance: A Scoping Review	8
Jump Performance following Foot Muscle Training: Influence of Barefoot versus Shod Exercise	8
The Frequency and Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Rugby Players	8
Reliability, Responsiveness, and Construct Validity of the V-cut Test in Football Players	8
The Influence of Daily Exercise on Muscle Echo Intensity and Stiffness in Young Women	8
Clinical Approach to Inconclusive Subscapularis Tear Diagnosis: a Meta-analysis	7
Validity of Weekly and Monthly Perceived Exertion in Runners	7
Influence of Individual Traits on Measurement Differences in Percent Body Fat	7
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Author Reply to Ruedl et al	7
Achilles Tendon Echo Intensity Changes Across a 5-Day Training Cycle in Elite Athletes	7
Regular Voluntary Running is Associated with Increased Tumor Vascularization and Immune Cell Infiltration and Decreased Tumor Growth in Mice	7
Age-related Bilateral and Unilateral Lower Extremity Strength Imbalances in Elite Soccer	7
Clinical Concerns on Sex Steroids Variability in Cisgender and Transgender Women Athletes	7
Excessive Blood Pressure Rise and Cardiovascular Remodeling in Marathon Runners	7
Does Sprint Interval Training Cause Interference in Concurrent Training? A Meta-Analysis Study	7
Correction: Relationship Between Body Size and Skeletal Age with Muscle Damage in Young Soccer Players	7
Fatigue-induced Landing Alterations in ACL Reconstructed Athletes after Return-to-Sport	7
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Effects of HIIT and Sprint Interval Training on Adiposity in Overweight Adults: A Meta-analysis	7
Prescription of High-intensity Aerobic Interval Training Based on Oxygen Uptake Kinetics	7
The Impact of Bruxism on Athletic Performance: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	7

Effects of Eccentric Phase Velocity on Bench Press Concentric Bar Velocity in the Young and Elderly	7
Injury Risk Analysis among Judo Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities	7
Duration Effects on Wingate and Functional Power Threshold Test Outputs in Female Cyclists	7
Detrimental Changes in Health during Menopause: The Role of Physical Activity	7
Pitching Biomechanics and Shoulder Function in Baseball Pitchers with Scapular Dyskinesis	7
Challenges and perspectives with understanding the concept of mental fatigue	6
Altered Core Temperature and Salivary Melatonin in Athletes with a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury	6
Ten Common Criticisms of the Critical Power Model Revisited	6
Relaxed Alert Electroencephalography Screening for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Athletes	6
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Research on Injury Risk of Elite Male Athletes in Racing Ice Sports based on Blood Indexes	6
A Device-Free Approach to Program Resistance Training in Women: The Level of Effort Method	6
Trans-Inclusion in Sports: History, Scientific Evidence and Future Directions	6
Coexistence of obesity and unhealthy cardiorespiratory fitness in a cohort of boys	6
Association between Self-reported Overtraining Syndrome and Symptoms in High School Track and Field Athletes	6
Evaluation of Lifting Techniques Using Optoelectronic Systems with Knee Range of Motion Restrictions	6
Predictors of Ball Velocity in the Sitting Volleyball Serve: A Causal Analysis	6
Leukocyte Morphology Changes during Preseason in Elite Soccer Players: A Pilot Study	6
Patient Characteristics Predictive of Immediate and Delayed Word Recall Performance Following Adolescent Concussion	6
Association of the ACTN3 Genotype with Muscle Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	6
EMG Analysis During Static Balance in Chronic Ankle Instability, Coper and Controls	6
A Big Thank You to our Reviewers in the Past Year!	5
Mechanics and Energetic Analysis of Rowing with Big Blades with Randall Foils	5
Do Sports-related Concussions Induce Subsequent Injuries in Elite Male Football Players?	5
Correction: Circulating Fatty Acid-binding Protein 4 Response to Acute Aerobic Exercise in Healthy Men	5
Evaluation of Carotid artery Elasticity Functional Changes in Amateur Marathon Runners	5
Influence of Substitutions and Roles on Kinematic Variables in Professional Soccer Players	5
Effects of Resistance Training Overload Progression Protocols on Strength and Muscle Mass	5
Vitamin E Does not Favor Recovery After Exercises: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	5
Physical Activity, Inactivity and Sleep in Individuals with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy	5
Correction: Predictors of Ball Velocity in the Sitting Volleyball Serve: A Causal Analysis	5
Total Genotype Score Relates to Playing Time and Starter Role in Football: a Pilot Study	5
Biomechanical Impact of Meniscal Layer and Oblique Tears on Knee Joint Stability	5
The 6-minute Run Test: Validation and Reference Equations for Adults	5
High-intensity Actions in Elite Soccer: Current Status and Future Perspectives	5
Correction: Does Breathing Every Two Cycles Reduce the Breaststroke Energy Cost?	5
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The Variability of the Components of Fitness along the Menstrual Cycle	5
Reliability of the durability concept in professional cyclists: a field-based study	5
The Influence of Adolescent Physical Activity on Bone Mineral Density among Adult Runners	5
Comparison of Isometric and Dynamic Bridging Exercises on Low Back Muscle Oxygenation	5
Right Ventricular Structure and Function in Adolescent Athletes: A 3D Echocardiographic Study	5
Kinetic and Kinematic Assessment of Functional Tasks 1 Year after a Knee Injury—A Systematic Review	5
The Effect of Using Marathon Shoes or Track Spikes on Neuromuscular Fatigue caused by a Long-distance Track Training Session	5
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Return to the Pre-Injury Level of Sport after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Practical Review with Medical Recommendations	5
Risk Assessment of FMS and YBT on Sports Injuries in Collegiate Athletes	5
A Model for Causality of Pitching-related Overuse Injuries in Women’s Fastpitch Softball	5
Distinct muscle growth and strength adaptations after preacher and incline biceps curls	5
Nutritional status should be considered a crucial issue regarding the effects of exercise	4
3-min All-out Test to Evaluate Aerobic and Anaerobic Indexes in Court Team Sports	4
The Effect of Velocity-Based Training on Inducing Postactivation Performance Enhancement	4
Reliability of Anaerobic Contributions during a Single Exhaustive Knee-extensor Exercise	4
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation warm-ups: a key to improved isokinetic performance	4
Acute Changes in Supraspinatus and Biceps Longus Tendon Thickness After Pitching	4
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in healthy adults acutely changes the tissue stiffness	4
Differences in Fast and Slow Exchange Durations in Youth Baseball Catchers	4
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Comparison of Different Methods on Post-Activation Performance Enhancement: A Meta-Analysis	4
Link Between Ferritin, Vitamin D, Performance, and Eating Attitudes in Female Athletes	4
Evaluation of Hip Characteristics in Baseball and Softball Athletes with and Without Throwing Arm Pain	4
Effects of brief online mindful sport performance enhancement on athletes’ mental health, emotion regulation, and performance: a mixed-methods randomized contro	4
Effect of Resistance Exercise on Ambulatory Blood Pressure: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
Hypoxic exercise enhances post-exercise hypotension compared to normoxic exercise	4
Authors’ Response to Letter to the Editor: “Running Critical Power: A Comparison of Different Theoretical Models”	4
Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injury in CrossFit: A Systematic Review	4
Correction: Uphill Walking Economy and Maximal Oxygen Consumption in Trail Runners: Relationship with Ultra-Trail Performance	4
The Assessment of Affective Responses within Exercise Prescription: A Narrative Review	4
The Impact of Sport-discipline and Sex on Physical Fitness and Bone Markers in Athletes	4
Can Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Enhance the Effect of Sprint Interval Training?	4
Effect of Exercise Training on Apolipoproteins: Meta-analysis and Trial Sequence Analysis	4
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Running critical power modeling: insights into physiological and neuromuscular performance factors	4
Vigorous Sports Participation and Plasma Lipids in Lean Adolescents: ABCD Growth Study	4
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Prediction in Vestibular Hypofunction: Does One Size Fit All?	4
Elective Cardiac Procedure Patients Have Low Preoperative Cardiorespiratory Fitness	4