OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism is 5. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Methodology Review: A Protocol to Audit the Representation of Female Athletes in Sports Science and Sports Medicine Research	36
Isolated Leucine and Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation for Enhancing Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review	28
“Food First but Not Always Food Only”: Recommendations for Using Dietary Supplements in Sport	27
The Utility of the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire to Detect Markers Consistent With Low Energy Availability-Related Conditions in a Mixed-Sport Cohort	24
Assessment of Exercise-Associated Gastrointestinal Perturbations in Research and Practical Settings: Methodological Concerns and Recommendations for Best Practice	23
A Review of Nonpharmacological Strategies in the Treatment of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport	22
The Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors in Sport: Possible Applications and Considerations	21
Acute Effect of Citrulline Malate on Repetition Performance During Strength Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	19
Making Sense of Muscle Protein Synthesis: A Focus on Muscle Growth During Resistance Training	17
Prevalence of Surrogate Markers of Relative Energy Deficiency in Male Norwegian Olympic-Level Athletes	16
A Systematic Review of CrossFit® Workouts and Dietary and Supplementation Interventions to Guide Nutritional Strategies and Future Research in CrossFit®	16
Habitual Caffeine Consumption Does Not Interfere With the Acute Caffeine Supplementation Effects on Strength Endurance and Jumping Performance in Trained Individuals	15
CYP1A2 Genotype Modifies the Effects of Caffeine Compared With Placebo on Muscle Strength in Competitive Male Athletes	13
Creatine Supplementation Does Not Influence the Ratio Between Intracellular Water and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Resistance-Trained Men	13
Acute Effects of Dietary Nitrate on Exercise Tolerance, Muscle Oxygenation, and Cardiovascular Function in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease	12
Habitual Caffeine Consumption Does Not Affect the Ergogenicity of Coffee Ingestion During a 5 km Cycling Time Trial	12
The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Intervention Trials	12
Exercise Plus Presleep Protein Ingestion Increases Overnight Muscle Connective Tissue Protein Synthesis Rates in Healthy Older Men	12
Effect of Dark Chocolate Supplementation on Tissue Oxygenation, Metabolism, and Performance in Trained Cyclists at Altitude	11
Postprandial Metabolism and Vascular Function: Impact of Aging and Physical Activity Level	11
Collagen and Vitamin C Supplementation Increases Lower Limb Rate of Force Development	11
An Assessment of the Validity of the Remote Food Photography Method (Termed Snap-N-Send) in Experienced and Inexperienced Sport Nutritionists	10
Factors Influencing Blood Alkalosis and Other Physiological Responses, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, and Exercise Performance Following Sodium Citrate Supplementation: A Review	10
Tart Cherry Supplementation and Recovery From Strenuous Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
CYP1A2 Genotype Polymorphism Influences the Effect of Caffeine on Anaerobic Performance in Trained Males	9

Dietary Supplements for Athletic Performance in Women: Beta-Alanine, Caffeine, and Nitrate	9
Effects of Physical Exercise Training on Cerebral Blood Flow Measurements: A Systematic Review of Human Intervention Studies	8
Does Caffeine Increase Fat Metabolism? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
Interaction Between Caffeine and Creatine When Used as Concurrent Ergogenic Supplements: A Systematic Review	8
Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis Provides No Evidence of Intervention Response Variation in Individuals Supplementing With Beta-Alanine	8
Ketone Monoester Ingestion Alters Metabolism and Simulated Rugby Performance in Professional Players	8
Dietary Intake and Gastrointestinal Integrity in Runners Undertaking High-Intensity Exercise in the Heat	8
Effects of Collagen Peptides on Recovery Following Eccentric Exercise in Resistance-Trained Males—A Pilot Study	8
A 5-Year Analysis of Weight Cycling Practices in a Male World Champion Professional Boxer: Potential Implications for Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disease	8
The Effect of Whole Egg Intake on Muscle Mass: Are the Yolk and Its Nutrients Important?	8
Sequential Submaximal Training in Elite Male Rowers Does Not Result in Amplified Increases in Interleukin-6 or Hepcidin	7
Restrictive Eating and Prior Low-Energy Fractures Are Associated With History of Multiple Bone Stress Injuries	7
Disordered Eating, Development of Menstrual Irregularity, and Reduced Bone Mass Change After a 3-Year Follow-Up In Female Adolescent Endurance Runners	7
Widespread Supplement Intake and Use of Poor Quality Information in Elite Adolescent Swiss Athletes	7
Cannabidiol Does Not Impair Anabolic Signaling Following Eccentric Contractions in Rats	7
No Effects of Different Doses of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cardiovascular Responses During Rest and Submaximal Exercise Across a Week in Trained Male Cyclists	6
Nutrition and Physical Activity in British Army Officer Cadet Training Part 2—Daily Distribution of Energy and Macronutrient Intake	6
Rapid Weight Gain Following Weight Cutting in Male and Female Professional Mixed Martial Artists	6
Muscle Mass and Strength Gains Following Resistance Exercise Training in Older Adults 65–75 Years and Older Adults Above 85 Years	6
Associations of Urine Specific Gravity With Body Mass Index and Lean Body Mass at the Population Level: Implications for Hydration Monitoring	6
The Influence of Exercise, Lifestyle Behavior Components, and Physical Fitness on Maternal Weight Gain, Postpartum Weight Retention, and Excessive Gestational Weight Gain	6
Short-Term, Combined Fasting and Exercise Improves Body Composition in Healthy Males	6
Methodological Considerations for Investigating Iron Status and Regulation in Exercise and Sport Science Studies	6
Energy Availability Over One Athletic Season: An Observational Study Among Athletes From Different Sports	6
The Effects of Supervised Exercise Training on Weight Control and Other Metabolic Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis	6
Quality Control of Protein Supplements: A Review	6
Development of a “Cooling” Menthol Energy Gel for Endurance Athletes: Effect of Menthol Concentration on Acceptability and Preferences	6
Whey Protein Supplementation Is Superior to Leucine-Matched Collagen Peptides to Increase Muscle Thickness During a 10-Week Resistance Training Program in Untrained Young Adults	6
Amino Acid-Based Beverage Interventions Ameliorate Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Syndrome in Response to Exertional-Heat Stress: The Heat Exertion Amino Acid Technology (HEAAT) Study	5
Female Athlete Representation and Dietary Control Methods Among Studies Assessing Chronic Carbohydrate Approaches to Support Training	5
Short-Term Precision Error of Body Composition Assessment Methods in Resistance-Trained Male Athletes	5
Inside the Belly of a Beast: Individualizing Nutrition for Young, Professional Male Rugby League Players: A Review	5
Ultrasound Measurements of Subcutaneous Fat Thickness Are Robust Against Hydration Changes	5
The Hyperhydration Potential of Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Citrate	5
Fasting Before Evening Exercise Reduces Net Energy Intake and Increases Fat Oxidation, but Impairs Performance in Healthy Males and Females	5
Cold-Water Effects on Energy Balance in Healthy Women During Aqua-Cycling	5
Sustained Exposure to High Carbohydrate Availability Does Not Influence Iron-Regulatory Responses in Elite Endurance Athletes	5
The Influence of Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Eccentric Exercise-Induced Delayed Muscle Soreness: Reported Outcomes Are Compromised by Study Design Issues	5
Sweating Rate and Sweat Chloride Concentration of Elite Male Basketball Players Measured With a Wearable Microfluidic Device Versus the Standard Absorbent Patch Method	5
Astaxanthin Supplementation Increases Glutathione Concentrations but Does Not Impact Fat Oxidation During Exercise in Active Young Men	5
Changes in Hydration Factors Over the Course of Heat Acclimation in Endurance Athletes	5
Effect of Prior Exercise on Postprandial Lipemia: An Updated Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review	5