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International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
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International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1747 25 56 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 42
Documents by Best Scientists*: 67
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 94
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.801
Impact Factor: 2.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism?

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism mainly tackles studies in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Athletes, Animal science and Physical therapy. The Internal medicine works featured in it incorporate elements from Placebo and Crossover study. Placebo research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Anesthesia, Randomized controlled trial, Caffeine, Time trial and Ingestion.

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism concentrates on Endocrinology topics that focus on Skeletal muscle, Endurance training, Oxidative stress, Glycogen and Carbohydrate metabolism. The journal addresses concerns in Athletes which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Demography, Food science, Gerontology and Environmental health. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism facilitates discussions on Animal science that incorporate concepts from other fields like Fluid intake, Surgery, Weight loss and Heart rate.

In particular, the Heart rate works presented emphasize discussions on Rating of perceived exertion. It centers on topics in Physical therapy, with a focus on Sprint.

  • Internal medicine (39.95%)
  • Endocrinology (36.38%)
  • Athletes (23.20%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Nutritional supplement use among college athletes and their sources of information. (267 citations)
  • Nitrate Supplementation’s Improvement of 10-km Time-Trial Performance in Trained Cyclists (227 citations)
  • Human hydration indices: acute and longitudinal reference values. (199 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism:

The most cited articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Physical therapy, Athletes and Placebo. While Endocrinology is the focus of the journal papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Carbohydrate and Antioxidant. The published articles address concerns in Physical therapy which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Anesthesia, Weight loss and Animal science.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Biochemistry
  • Endocrinology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism primarily focuses on research topics in Internal medicine, Placebo, Animal science, Endocrinology and Athletes. In addition to Internal medicine research, the journal aims to explore topics under Gastroenterology and Cardiology. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism tackles research in Crossover study as part of the general discipline of Placebo, however, it also discusses concepts in Citrulline malate.

The journal focuses on Animal science but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Ingestion, Affect (psychology), Appetite and Time trial. The presented research on Endocrinology deals specifically with Saliva but it also addresses topics in Basal (phylogenetics), Resistance training and Muscle protein. The featured Athletes research is covered under the field of Physical therapy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A Review of Nonpharmacological Strategies in the Treatment of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (6 citations)
  • Prevalence of Surrogate Markers of Relative Energy Deficiency in Male Norwegian Olympic-Level Athletes. (2 citations)
  • The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Intervention Trials (2 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 International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Louise M. Burke (82 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • James P. Morton (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Gary J. Slater (28 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Trent Stellingwerff (26 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Graeme L. Close (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous 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 International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Australian Institute of Sport (76 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Loughborough University (45 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Liverpool John Moores University (34 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Western Australia (31 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Australian Catholic University (28 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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 2021 edition, 3.08% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 19.05% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.05% of all publications and 33.33% 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.

Relevance of International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism to Nursing Education

In healthcare education, particularly Nursing, the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism plays a crucial role. The Journal's focus areas such as internal medicine, endocrinology, physical therapy and athletes, are all areas of importance in nursing. Understanding these topics can significantly aid in preparing future nurses to appropriately care for their patients. For instance, nurses in an athletic setting are often tasked with addressing nutritional needs, managing endocrine issues, and handling immediate medical concerns. They're required to have an understanding of how these elements interact can be of great benefit. As a nurse in training looking at entering sports nutrition, it's encouraging to have references directing towards potential areas of research. The Journal offers a wealth of information that can inform studies on using various interventions to improve patient outcomes, especially in athletic settings. For nursing students wishing to specialize in sports nutrition or within roles where exercise metabolism plays a major part, enrolling in relevant programs can offer direct insights into these fields. On this note, some online nursing schools in Louisiana offer specially tailored curricula focusing on sports nutrition, exercise metabolism and their impacts on individuals' health. Knowing more about this journal and understanding its implications in the nursing field could bring forward new opportunities for research or specialized study. It is the foundational work published in platforms like this that shapes the future of healthcare and nursing education.

Top Publications

  • Methodology Review: A Protocol to Audit the Representation of Female Athletes in Sports Science and Sports Medicine Research.

    (2022)
    79 Citations
  • “Food First but Not Always Food Only”: Recommendations for Using Dietary Supplements in Sport

    (2022)
    49 Citations
  • A Tool to Explore Discrete-Time Data: The Time Series Response Analyser

    Benjamin J Narang;Greg Atkinson;Javier T Gonzalez;James A Betts

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Assessment of Exercise-Associated Gastrointestinal Perturbations in Research and Practical Settings: Methodological Concerns and Recommendations for Best Practice.

    (2022)
    46 Citations
  • Sports Dietitians Australia Position Statement: Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments

    Alan J McCubbin;Bethanie A Allanson;Joanne N Caldwell Odgers;Michelle M Cort

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • The Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors in Sport: Possible Applications and Considerations.

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • PRESENT 2020: Text Expanding on the Checklist for Proper Reporting of Evidence in Sport and Exercise Nutrition Trials

    James A. Betts;Javier T. Gonzalez;Louise Burke;Graeme L. Close

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • 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.

    Margot A. Rogers;Michael K. Drew;Michael K. Drew;Renee Appaneal;Greg Lovell

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Reduced Glucose Tolerance and Skeletal Muscle GLUT4 and IRS1 Content in Cyclists Habituated to a Long-Term Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet

    Christopher C. Webster;Kathryn M. Van Boom;Nur Armino;Kate Larmuth

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Effects of Physical Exercise Training on Cerebral Blood Flow Measurements: A Systematic Review of Human Intervention Studies.

    (2022)
    17 Citations

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