International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Physical therapy, Simulation, Athletes, Sprint and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. The journal facilitates discussions on Physical therapy that incorporate concepts from other fields like Football, Training (meteorology) and Rating of perceived exertion, Heart rate. In addition to Heart rate research, it aims to explore topics under Anesthesia and Cardiology.

While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Simulation, it also covered topics in Power output, Statistics, Demography and Animal science. The works on Statistics deal in particular with Confidence interval. The studies on Animal science discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Anaerobic exercise and VO2 max.

The work on VO2 max addressed in it expands to the thematically related Treadmill. Countermovement jump is a focus of the Sprint works in it.

• Physical therapy (32.87%)
• Simulation (21.24%)
• Athletes (16.85%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Making meaningful inferences about magnitudes. (1573 citations)
• Guidelines to classify subject groups in sport-science research. (349 citations)
• Monitoring Athlete Training Loads: Consensus Statement. (338 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance:

The main points discussed in the journal papers deal with Physical therapy, Simulation, Sprint, Heart rate and Athletes. The journal articles with studies in Physical therapy featured incorporate elements of Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Training (meteorology) and Rating of perceived exertion. The journal papers explore topics in Simulation which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Match play, Elite, Football, Statistics and Animal science.

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

• Internal medicine
• Statistics
• Physical therapy

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance focuses on Physical therapy, Athletes, Sprint, Statistics and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. The presented Physical therapy research focuses mostly on Rating of perceived exertion and, on occasion, topics in Training load. Demography and Elite are some topics wherein Athletes research discussed in it have an impact.

While Sprint is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Anaerobic exercise and Bench press. It focuses on Physical medicine and rehabilitation research which is adjacent to topics in Isometric exercise. The subject of Cardiology, which is connected to the field of Endurance training, serves as the foundation of the Heart rate research featured in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• 25 Years of Session Rating of Perceived Exertion: Historical Perspective and Development (25 citations)
• Training Load and Performance Impairments in Professional Cyclists During COVID-19 Lockdown. (11 citations)
• Rate of Force Development, Muscle Architecture, and Performance in Elite Weightlifters. (7 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (based on the number of publications) are:

• Aaron J. Coutts (69 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• David B. Pyne (58 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Carl Foster (49 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Jos J. de Koning (46 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Martin Buchheit (44 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (based on the number of publications) are:

• Australian Institute of Sport (93 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Australian Catholic University (40 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Edith Cowan University (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Victoria University, Australia (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• VU University Amsterdam (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less 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, 86.87% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.90% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.69% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.95% of all publications and 38.46% 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.

Nursing in Sports Physiology and Performance

While an often overlooked aspect of Sports Physiology and Performance, nursing plays a significant role in athlete recovery and overall health maintenance. Licensed nurses, particularly those with specialization in sports medicine, are integral members of sports science teams. These professionals function in tandem with sports scientists, applying their expertise in areas like injury management, physical therapy, and health education.

The scope of nursing within the realm of sports physiology and performance isn't just limited to general healthcare. It extends to areas such as the implementation of preventive measures against injuries, administering medications, performance optimization, and even psychological support. The parameters of their responsibilities may differ based on their location, level of training, and individual licensing requirements.

For instance, the requirements for a nursing license in Massachusetts expect aspiring nurses to meet certain qualifications before they're eligible for licensure. Understanding these state-specific requirements can be crucial for those interested in pursuing a career in sports medicine nursing in Massachusetts. For more details, you can refer to the massachusetts nursing license requirements and nursing license cost.

As this field continues to grow, it's crucial for current and aspiring sports medicine nurses to stay updated about the latest research in sports physiology and performance. Journals like the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance serve as excellent resources that bridge the gap between nursing and sports science research, leading to holistic athlete care.