OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition is 6. 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
Rehydration effect of qingshu buye decoction on exercise and high temperature-induced dehydration	87
Correction	84
Understanding creatine for neurological health in babies (UNICORN): an observational cohort study	53
Creatine monohydrate supplementation strategies on body composition and water distribution in female recreational athletes	48
Effects of four days of isokinetic training on isometric and isokinetic peak torque and muscle cross-sectional area in women	41
Weight cutting in female UFC fighters	40
Nutritional status and practices among Chinese marathon runners: data from the China marathon nutrition survey (CMNS)	39
MiRNA-based “fitness score” to assess the individual response to diet, metabolism, and exercise	37
The dose-dependent effect of caffeine supplementation on performance, reaction time and postural stability in CrossFit – a randomized placebo-controlled crossover trial	37
How reliable is the labeling of a commercial phytosteroid product? A 12-week randomized double-blind training study	33
Combined exercise training and dietary interventions versus independent effect of exercise on ectopic fat in individuals with overweight and obesity: a systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta-regre	32
Nutritional strategies for minimizing gastrointestinal symptoms during endurance exercise: systematic review of the literature	31
Energy intake, hydration status, and sleep of world-class male archers during competition	27
Soccer pass performance following caffeine intake with deliberate or maintenance practice	26
Fueling the rush – it’s all about caffeine	25
The dose-response effects of flurbiprofen, indomethacin, ibuprofen, and naproxen on primary skeletal muscle cells	25
“Do probiotics mitigate GI-induced inflammation and perceived fatigue in athletes? A systematic review”	24
Fed, not fasted: is carbohydrate mouth rinsing still ergogenic? A three-level meta-analysis	24
Caffeine and taurine: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of their individual and combined effects on physical capacity, cognitive function, and physiological markers	23
The effects of nicotine withdrawal on exercise-related physical ability and sports performance in nicotine addicts: a systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Proceedings of the Twentieth International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference and Expo	21
Acute effects of commercial energy drink consumption on exercise performance and cardiovascular safety: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial	21
Betaine supplementation improves CrossFit performance and increases testosterone levels, but has no influence on Wingate power: randomized crossover trial	21
The effects of AG1® supplementation on the gut microbiome of healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	20
Single high-dose vitamin D supplementation impacts ultramarathon-induced changes in serum levels of bone turnover markers: a double-blind randomized controlled trial	20

Caffeinated chewing gum produces comparable strength and power gains to capsules with fewer side effects in resistance-trained men	20
Effect of different sports drink compositions on endurance performance and substrate oxidation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study in trained athletes	20
Evolution of research trends and emerging hotspots in bioelectrical impedance analysis over the last two decades: a bibliometric analysis	19
Supplementation of caffeine and sodium bicarbonate together could not improve performance and performance-related factors in CrossFit participants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study	19
The effect of acute beetroot juice consumption prior to climbing on lower-body isokinetic and isometric strength, aerobic power, and muscle soreness among mountain climbers	19
Creatine supplementation and endurance performance: surges and sprints to win the race	18
Effects of a ready-to-drink thermogenic beverage on resting energy expenditure, hemodynamic function, and subjective outcomes	18
Comparative effects of continuous glucose monitoring-informed and traditional interval-based carbohydrate refueling protocols on endurance exercise responses: an exploratory study	17
Cycle-informed readiness: changes in training and nutrition throughout the female warfighter menstrual cycle	17
Agreement between a photogrammetry-derived five-compartment body-composition model and a three-compartment criterion among adult athletes	16
Micronutrient intake and predictors of adequacy in female collegiate dancers consuming low-energy diets	16
Changes in body composition across a competitive season among three division 1 female sports	16
Men want fat, women want control: sex differences in eating behaviors	16
Effects of small sided football and date seed (Phoenix dactylifera) powder supplementation on liver enzymes in inactive college subjects: an interventional study	15
Improvement of sports nutrition knowledge by a dual method education program in track and field athletes: a randomized controlled trial	15
The development and validation of a football-specific nutrition knowledge questionnaire for use within adolescent footballers	15
Effects of citrulline on endurance performance in young healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Correction	13
Nutritional perspectives in female soccer: a scoping review	13
Impact of 16/8 time-restricted eating on body composition and lipolytic hormone regulation in female DanceSport dancers	13
Hypercaloric 16:8 time-restricted eating during 8 weeks of resistance exercise in well-trained men and women	13
A comparison of dietary habits and sleep in adolescent female gymnasts with and without low energy availability	12
Passive dehydration alters raw bioimpedance parameters: generic vs. individualized phase angle and estimated characteristic frequency	12
Short-term creatine supplementation enhances strength, reduces fatigue, and accelerates recovery in resistance-trained athletes: a double-blind, randomized, crossover trial	12
AG1®, a foundational nutrition supplement, closes nutrient gaps in healthy resistance-trained adults	12
Neuromuscular adaptations to caffeine supplementation in low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction	11
Association between salivary /microbiological parameters, oral health and eating habits in young athletes	11
An interim analysis of the influence of eating disorder risk, body dissatisfaction, physical activity, and diet on bone mineral density in college-aged females	11
Agreement between fat-free mass from bioelectrical impedance analysis and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and their use in estimating resting metabolic rate in resistance-trained men	11
Effects of pork protein ingestion prior to and following performing the army combat fitness test: markers of performance	11
Comment on “Association of low muscle mass index and sarcopenic obesity with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis”	11
Macronutrient requirements and intake by professional male rugby players	11
Pre-workout multi-ingredients or carbohydrate alone promote similar resistance training outcomes in middle-aged adults: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial	10
Effects of coffee intake on skeletal muscle microvascular reactivity at rest and oxygen extraction during exercise: a randomized cross-over trial	10
Comparing pain perception and muscle swelling between skeletal muscle microbiopsy and eccentric leg press: preliminary results	10
Reliability of achieving target dehydration levels using a portable infrared sauna protocol in healthy young adults	10
Impact of spinach thylakoid extract-induced 12-week high-intensity functional training on specific adipokines in obese males	10
Effects of milk fat globule membrane ingestion with exercise on physical strength in healthy young adults: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	10
The impact of low energy availability risk on pre-competition physiological function in Chinese female combat athletes	10
Association of low muscle mass index and sarcopenic obesity with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Effects of pork protein ingestion prior to and following performing the army combat fitness test: markers of muscle soreness and catabolism	10
International society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB)	9
Early absorption sources of caffeine can be a useful strategy for improving female table tennis players-specific performance	9
Dietary Creatine and the Risk of Mental Health Conditions in the General Population	9
Are caffeine effects equivalent between different modes of administration: the acute effects of 3 mg.kg ⁻¹ caffeine on the muscular strength and power of male univer	9
Pre-sleep casein ingestion with probiotic strains improves anaerobic power and lower-body-specific strength and power performance in soccer players	9
Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
International society of sports nutrition position stand: nutritional concerns of the female athlete	9
Effects of dietary supplements on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a systematic review	9
Creatine monohydrate ingested daily compared to only on training days on body composition, muscle thickness, and strength after 12 weeks of resistance training: preliminary results	8

Supplementation of L-glutamine enhanced mucosal immunity and improved hormonal status of combat-sport athletes	8
Creatine monohydrate increases skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow and promotes lipid mobilization in postmenopausal women	8
The impact of fatigue on balance in trained long-distance runners	8
Chronic low water intake is associated with altered exercise-induced oxidative stress and immune cell responses: a cross-sectional study	8
Whey protein intakes up to 0.4g/kg body mass are well tolerated before a 10km run at 85% of race pace: a clinical trial	8
Survey study of changes in total caloric and protein intake across the menopause transition: a preliminary analysis	8
Physiological effects of sodium bicarbonate ingestion via Maurten Bicarb on endurance running performance	8
Effects of 6 weeks of high-dose creatine monohydrate supplementation with or without guanidinoacetic acid on cognitive function	8
Toward promoting performance nutrition behaviors among tactical athletes: a mixed methods study	8
Relationship between lean body mass, limb asymmetry, and eccentric hamstring strength in NCAA division I football players	8
Differences between perceived and recommended nutritional needs among three division I female sports teams	8
Creatine monohydrate supplementation for older adults and clinical populations	7
Effects of carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions with and without L-menthol on hydration and performance recovery following simulated firefighting exercise	7
Glycaemic Response to Acute Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Performed in the Morning or Afternoon in Healthy Subjects: A Crossover Trial	7
The influence of a vegan diet on body composition, performance and the menstrual cycle in young, recreationally trained women– a 12-week controlled trial	7
Effects of different dietary supplements on athletic performance in soccer players: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	7
Supplementation with food-derived oligopeptides promotes lipid metabolism in young male cyclists: a randomized controlled crossover trial	7
Cluster Training plus creatine supplementation on body composition and physical performance in older adults: A study protocol	7
Effects of pre-exercise glycerol supplementation on dehydration, metabolic, kinematic, and thermographic variables in international race walkers	7
Body fat estimation in the Mexican women’s national soccer team: a cross-sectional agreement study between a derived Mexican Football Federation anthropometric equation and dual-energy X-ray absorptio	7
Effects of probiotic supplementation with high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory endurance and metabolism in Middle-Aged Obese Women	7
Acute, dose–response effects of guayusa leaf extract on mood, cognitive and motor-cognitive performance, and blood pressure, heart rate, and ventricular repolarization	7
Sports nutrition knowledge as a predictor of food choices in NCAA division I athletes	7
Pre-sleep protein supplementation in professional cyclists during a training camp: a three-arm randomized controlled trial	7
Creatine in women’s health: bridging the gap from menstruation through pregnancy to menopause	7
Carbohydrate-Protein drink is effective for restoring endurance capacity in masters class athletes after a two-Hour recovery	6
The effects of L-Citrulline and Glutathione on Endurance performance in young adult trained males	6
Intra-individual reliability of blood bicarbonate responses and gastrointestinal symptoms following sodium citrate supplementation	6
Is lean mass quantity or quality the determinant of maximal fat oxidation capacity? The potential mediating role of cardiorespiratory fitness	6
Effects of caffeine, methylliberine, and theacrine on vigilance, marksmanship, and hemodynamic responses in tactical personnel: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial	6
The effects of a nutrition education program on nutritional knowledge, eating habits and performance of military athletes from Lebanon	6
Effects of supplementation with a blend of trisodium citrate, creatine monohydrate, leucine, and blueberry extract on training-induced changes in leg extension strength, endurance, and muscle size	6
Effects of carnosine supplementation on physical endurance: a placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial	6
Effects of ginger supplementation in individuals with mild to moderate joint pain I: ratings of pain, functional capacity, and markers of inflammation	6
Prevalence of rapid weight loss in Olympic style wrestlers	6
Impact of sports nutrition education on awareness and knowledge among physical education majors and workers	6
Prevalence of physically active females at risk for the female athlete triad in Spain	6
Effects of ginger supplementation in individuals with mild-to-moderate joint pain II: joint flexibility, markers of health, quality of life, analgesic use, and side effects	6
Competitive season effects on polyunsaturated fatty acid content in erythrocyte membranes of female football players	6
Skinfolds compressibility and digital caliper’s time response in skinfold measurement in male and female young adults	6
Safety of creatine supplementation: a scientometrics analysis on the impact of the ‘Creatine For Health’ initiative and introduction to CREAS	6
The effects of time-restricted eating combined with Tai Chi on glycolipid metabolism and endothelial function in postmenopausal women	6
The effect of probiotic and synbiotic supplementation on sleep parameters in exercised population: a systematic review and synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) of randomized controlled trials	6
Analysis of the diet, weight-loss behavior, and nutritional knowledge of athletes and coaches in weightclass sports: influence of a coach’s nutritional knowledge on athletes	6