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Biology of Sport
H-index 17

Biology of Sport

0860-021X

Published by: Instytut Sportu/Institute of Sport

https://www.termedia.pl/Journal/Biology_of_Sport-78

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1492 30 66 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 49
Documents by Best Scientists*: 87
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 50
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.645
Impact Factor: 5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Biology of Sport?

The primary areas of discussion in Biology of Sport are Physical therapy, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Athletes and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. The study on Physical therapy presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Heart rate. Heart rate studies presented include Rating of perceived exertion and Blood lactate.

It explores research in Blood lactate and the adjacent study of Animal science. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Animal science, apply to VO2 max as well. The work on Internal medicine tackled in it brings together disciplines like Genotype and Cardiology.

Biology of Sport facilitates discussions on Sprint that incorporate concepts from other fields like Statistics and Simulation.

  • Physical therapy (26.67%)
  • Internal medicine (24.10%)
  • Endocrinology (16.03%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The influence of whole body vibration on jumping performance (175 citations)
  • Effects of home confinement on mental health and lifestyle behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak: Insights from the ECLB-COVID19 multicentre study (66 citations)
  • A preliminary investigation into the relationship between functional movement screen scores and athletic physical performance in female team sport athletes. (59 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Biology of Sport:

The most cited articles explore disciplines such as Physical therapy, Internal medicine, Athletes, Simulation and Endocrinology. The study on Physical therapy presented in the published papers is investigated in conjunction with research in Rating of perceived exertion. The published articles explore research in Genotype and overlapping concepts in Allele to expand the discourse in Internal medicine.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Endocrinology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mostly deals with topics like Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Applied psychology, Elite, Sprint and Team sport. The research on Physical medicine and rehabilitation featured in Biology of Sport combines topics in other fields like Plyometrics, Stretch shortening cycle, Jumping, Isometric exercise and Training load. It explores the study of Isometric exercise to improve our understanding of the broader topic of Physical therapy.

The Applied psychology study tackled in it also covered diverse fields such as Match analysis and Game analysis. The journal facilitated discussions that integrated Elite with the fields of Demography and High intensity. It addresses concerns in Sprint which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Strength training and Age categories.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Application of acute pre-exercise partial-body cryotherapy promotes jump performance, salivary-amylase and athlete readiness (1 citations)
  • Impact of movement tempo on bar velocity and time under tension in resistance exercises with different external loads (1 citations)
  • Test-retest reliability of isometric mid-thigh pull maximum strength assessment: a systematic review (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Biology of Sport (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Karim Chamari (52 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Piotr Zmijewski (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Filipe Manuel Clemente (18 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Paweł Cięszczyk (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Andrzej Pokrywka (16 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Biology of Sport (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Qatar Airways (50 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of São Paulo (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Gdańsk (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of the Basque Country (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Sfax (12 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2022 edition, 95.89% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 0.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 33.33% of all publications and 66.67% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities and Education Path in Sport Biology

Given the rise of sports biology as a popular field of study, many students may be considering a career in this discipline. However, understanding the correct education path to pursue and the wealth of career opportunities available in the field can be a daunting task for many.

A career in sports biology may take various forms, from being a sports physician or a physiotherapist to a nurse practitioner specializing in sports medicine. Each career path in sports biology may have specific educational and qualification requirements.

For example, one such rewarding career in the domain of sport biology is that of a nurse practitioner specializing in sport medicine. The path to becoming a nurse practitioner in sports medicine often requires a bachelor's degree in nursing, followed by a master's degree or doctorate in nursing practice, specializing in sports medicine.

These courses expose students to in-depth studies about the human body, particularly heart rate, blood lactate, VO2 max, statistics, and other related disciplines. Also, practical applications are reinforced with research and case studies, enhancing the student's ability to understand and tackle issues like physical therapy and internal medicine.

To understand specific educational requirements, prospective students may refer to credible online resources that clearly map out these paths. For instance, those interested in becoming a nurse practitioner specializing in sports medicine in North Dakota can find comprehensive information on the education requirements and a step-by-step guide on becoming a nurse practitioner in this field on the following page: {nurse practitioner education requirements in north dakota}.

The exponential growth of the sports industry shows no signs of slowing down, making sports biology a promising field with a plethora of opportunities. Therefore, prospective students should explore the wide array of careers in sports biology to determine the best course of study to meet their professional goals.

Top Publications

  • From human writing to artificial intelligence generated text: examining the prospects and potential threats of ChatGPT in academic writing.

    (2023)
    491 Citations
  • Effects of home confinement on mental health and lifestyle behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak: Insights from the ECLB-COVID19 multicentre study

    Achraf Ammar;Achraf Ammar;Khaled Trabelsi;Michael Brach;Hamdi Chtourou

    (2021)
    387 Citations
  • Globally altered sleep patterns and physical activity levels by confinement in 5056 individuals: ECLB COVID-19 international online survey

    Khaled Trabelsi;Achraf Ammar;Liwa Masmoudi;Omar Boukhris

    (2021)
    146 Citations
  • The COVID-19 pandemic: How to maintain a healthy immune system during the lockdown - A multidisciplinary approach with special focus on athletes

    Narimen Yousfi;Nicola Luigi Bragazzi;Walid Briki;Piotr Zmijewski

    (2020)
    104 Citations
  • Organising football matches with spectators duringthe COVID-19 pandemic: What can we learn from the Amir CupFootball Final of Qatar 2020? A call for action

    Ismail Dergaa;Amit Varma;Montassar Tabben;Rubena Ali Malik

    (2021)
    50 Citations
  • Applying digital technology to promote active and healthy confinement lifestyle during pandemics in the elderly

    Achraf Ammar;Achraf Ammar;Bassem Bouaziz;Khaled Trabelsi;Jordan M Glenn

    (2021)
    47 Citations
  • A review of machine learning applications in soccer with an emphasis on injury risk

    (2022)
    38 Citations
  • FIFA World Cup 2022: What can we learn from the inspiring Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games held in COVID-19 times?

    (2022)
    38 Citations
  • Eight months of school-based soccer improves physical fitness and reduces aggression in high-school children.

    Nebojša Trajković;Dejan M. Madić;Zoran Milanović;Draženka Mačak

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • The dominant leg is more likely to get injured in soccer players: systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Matthew D. DeLang;Paul A. Salamh;Abdulaziz Farooq;Montassar Tabben

    (2021)
    31 Citations

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