OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 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
Erratum. What’s (Not) in Your Supplement? An Energy and Macronutrient Analysis of Commercially Available Carbohydrate Gels	69
Chronic Statin Treatment Does Not Impair Exercise Lipolysis or Fat Oxidation in Exercise-Trained Individuals With Obesity and Dyslipidemia	54
Response Letter: Pharmacokinetic Profile of Caffeine and Its Two Main Metabolites in Dried Blood Spots After Five Different Oral Caffeine Administration Forms—A Randomized Crossover Study	50
An Opinion on the Interpretation of Bone Turnover Markers Following Acute Exercise or Nutrition Intervention and Considerations for Applied Research	41
Female Athletes Report Positive Experiences as Research Participants	36
Addition of Fructose to a Carbohydrate-Rich Breakfast Improves Cycling Endurance Capacity in Trained Cyclists	20
Time Series Response Analyser v2.0: A Web-Based Tool for Transparent Summary Statistics From Discrete Time-Series Data	18
Effects of Ketone Monoester and Bicarbonate Co-Ingestion on Cycling Performance in WorldTour Cyclists	16
Significant Changes in Resting Metabolic Rate Over a Competitive Match Week Are Accompanied by an Absence of Nutritional Periodization in Male Professional Soccer Players	16
Sweating Rate and Sweat Chloride Concentration of Elite Male Basketball Players Measured With a Wearable Microfluidic Device Versus the Standard Absorbent Patch Method	16
Does Caffeine Increase Fat Metabolism? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	15
No Effect of Delaying a Carbohydrate-Rich Breakfast on Afternoon High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise Performance in Trained Games Players: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial	15
Nutritionally Relevant Technological Advancements in Professional Cycling	15
Abstracts From the 2024 International Sport + Exercise Nutrition Conference	14
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) but Not Low-Dose Caffeine Improves Cycling Time-Trial Performance Versus Placebo	14
Intrasession Caffeine Intake and Cycling Performance After Accumulated Work: A Field-Based Study	13
Impact of Overnight Fasted State Versus Fed State on Adaptations to Resistance Training: A Randomized Clinical Trial	13
Evening Caffeine Did Not Improve 100-m Swimming Time Trials Performed 60 Min Post-Ingestion or the Next Morning After Sleep	13
Malate or Not? Acute Effects of L-Citrulline Versus Citrulline Malate on Neuromuscular Performance in Young, Trained Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial	12
Presleep Whey but Not Casein Protein Ingestion Improves Sleep Quality After Resistance Exercise When Compared With an Isocaloric Control in Resistance Trained Individuals	11
Comment on: “Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation, but not Creatyl-L-Leucine Increased Muscle Creatine Content in Healthy Young Adults: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial”	11
Mouth Rinsing and Ingestion of Unpleasant Salty or Bitter Solutions Does Not Improve Cycling Sprint Performance in Trained Cyclists	11
Erratum. Sweat Mineral-Element Responses During 7 h of Exercise-Heat Stress	11
Assessment of Osteogenic Exercise Efficacy via Bone Turnover Markers in Premenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial	11
For Flux Sake: Isotopic Tracer Methods of Monitoring Human Carbohydrate Metabolism During Exercise	10

Co-Ingestion of a Commercially Available Dandelion Root Powder Elicited No Additional Diuretic Effect Over 4 Hr Compared to Ingestion of Water Alone in Physically Active Young Adults	10
Abstracts From the 2023 International Sport + Exercise Nutrition Conference	9
Postexercise Dietary Leucine Retention for Whole-Body Anabolism Is Greater With Whey Protein Isolate and Fish-Derived Protein Hydrolysate Than Nonessential Amino Acids in Trained Young Men	9
Dietary β-Alanine Intake Assessed by Food Records Does Not Associate With Muscle Carnosine Content in Healthy, Active, Omnivorous Men and Women	8
Summary of the 2025 Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport “10 Questions/10 Experts” Session—Can Everyday Foods Replace Some Ergogenic Supplements and Commercially Available Sports Foods?	8
UCI Sports Nutrition Project: The Science of Successful Cycling Performance	8
The Contribution of Whole-Food and Supplemental Derived Dietary Protein, From Animal and Nonanimal Origins, to Daily Protein Intake in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis	8
Caffeine Augments Sustained Hyperemia in Previously Exercised Leg in Male Competitive Long-Distance Runners	8
Erratum. Effects of Greek Yogurt Versus Whey Protein Supplementation on Markers of Bone Turnover and Inflammation in University Athletes: A 24-Week Intervention Study	8
Improved Postexercise Rehydration With a Milk Permeate-Based Sports Drink	8
Resources to Guide Researchers in the Pursuit of High-Quality Sport Science Research in Women	7
Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation, but not Creatyl-L-Leucine, Increased Muscle Creatine Content in Healthy Young Adults: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial	7
Napping, Caffeine, and Their Combination Enhanced Explosivity and Repeated-Sprint Performance: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study	7
Erratum. Sodium Hyperhydration Improves Performance With No Change in Thermal and Cardiovascular Strain in Female Cyclists Exercising in the Heat Across the Menstrual Cycle	7
Fasting Before Evening Exercise Reduces Net Energy Intake and Increases Fat Oxidation, but Impairs Performance in Healthy Males and Females	7
Characterizing Hydration Practices in Healthy Young Recreationally Active Adults—Is There Utility in First Morning Urine Sampling?	7
UCI Sports Nutrition Project	7
Auditing the Representation of Females Versus Males in Heat Adaptation Research	6
A Comparison of Sodium Citrate and Sodium Bicarbonate Ingestion: Blood Alkalosis and Gastrointestinal Symptoms	6
Stop, Collaborate, and Listen	6
Quantifying and Comparing Training Load Metrics in Cycling: A Methodology Review	6
Energy Availability Over One Athletic Season: An Observational Study Among Athletes From Different Sports	6
Sex Differences in Hydration Biomarkers and Test–Retest Reliability Following Passive Dehydration	6
Individual Variability Is More Important Than Analytical Methods When Calculating Relative Speed of Beverage Bioavailability	6
What’s (Not) in Your Supplement? An Energy and Macronutrient Analysis of Commercially Available Carbohydrate Gels	6
Response to Pethick et al	6
Fueling Performance of Female Soccer Players: Appraisal of the Likelihood of Between-Sex Differences in Carbohydrate Requirements	5
The Nontechnical Summary: A New Initiative to Enhance the Translation of Sports Science Research and Reduce the Spread of Misinformation	5
Negligible Effects of Fructose–Glucose Composite Carbohydrates on Performance Across a Prolonged Soccer Match Simulation Compared With a Glucose-Only Control in Semiprofessional Soccer Players	5
Skimmed, Lactose-Free Milk Ingestion Postexercise: Rehydration Effectiveness and Gastrointestinal Disturbances Versus Water and a Sports Drink in Physically Active People	5
The Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors in Sport: Possible Applications and Considerations	5
Acute and Chronic Weight-Making Practice in Professional Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: An Analysis of 33 Athletes Across 80 Fights	5
Effect of Arginine Supplementation on Vasodilation and Muscular Performance in Young Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study	4
Effects of Timing and Types of Protein Supplementation on Improving Muscle Mass, Strength, and Physical Performance in Adults Undergoing Resistance Training: A Network Meta-Analysis	4
Minimal Influence of Formulated Nutritional Interventions on Sleep and Next-Morning Physical Performance, Cognitive Function, and Postural Sway in Adult Males: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Crosso	4
Dietary Fiber in Sport: Implications for Performance and Body Composition Optimization	4
Effects of Carotenoid Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials	4
High-Protein Time-Restricted Eating Alongside Resistance Training Reduces Adipose Tissue While Preserving Fat-Free Mass in Women With Overweight: A Randomized Controlled Trial	4
Amino Acid-Based Beverage Interventions Ameliorate Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Syndrome in Response to Exertional-Heat Stress: The Heat Exertion Amino Acid Technology (HEAAT) Study	4
UCI Sports Nutrition Project: Competition and Training Demands, Physical Characteristics, and Nutritional Strategies for Performance in Bicycle Motorcross Race	4
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Measurements Are Sufficiently Reliable for Assessing Rib Bone Mineral Density in Rowers and Optimizing Region-Specific Analysis	4
Isotope Dilution for Measuring Total Energy Expenditure, Water Turnover, and Total Body Water in Athletes: A Systematic Review	4
Dietary Intake of Branched-Chain Fatty Acids, Metabolic Parameters, High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels, and Anthropometric Features Among Elite and Subelite Soccer Players	4
Sweat Characteristics and Fluid Balance Responses During Two Heat Training Camps in Elite Female Field Hockey Players	4