2026 Will G. Hopkins: Medicine Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Medicine	98	8802	8261	264	259	349	45139

Overview

Will G. Hopkins is affiliated with Victoria University in Australia and has contributed extensively to the field of medicine, with a particular focus on orthopedics and sports medicine. Their research spans several subfields including biomedical engineering, economics and econometrics, developmental and educational psychology, and complementary and alternative medicine.

The scientist's main research topics encompass:

Sports Performance and Training
Sports injuries and prevention
Sports Analytics and Performance
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Sport Psychology and Performance
Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Will G. Hopkins include:

Robert J. Aughey
Kevin Ball
Ana C. Holt
Rodney B. Siegel
Ross D. Neville

The scholar has published in a variety of venues, with multiple contributions to:

Frontiers in Physiology
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
PLoS ONE
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
The Lancet Psychiatry

Among the recent papers authored or co-authored by Will G. Hopkins are:

"Global Changes in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2022, JAMA Pediatrics)
"Comparison of paediatric emergency department visits for attempted suicide, self-harm, and suicidal ideation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis" (2023, The Lancet Psychiatry)
"Exercise Interventions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" (2020, Frontiers in Physiology)
"Determinants of Cycling Performance: a Review of the Dimensions and Features Regulating Performance in Elite Cycling Competitions" (2020, Sports Medicine - Open)
"Order of same-day concurrent training influences some indices of power development, but not strength, lean mass, or aerobic fitness in healthy, moderately-active men after 9 weeks of training" (2020, PLoS ONE)

Best Publications

Progressive Statistics for Studies in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science

William G. Hopkins;Stephen W. Marshall;Alan M. Batterham;Juri Hanin

8960
Citations
Measures of reliability in sports medicine and science.

William Hopkins

5446
Citations
Making meaningful inferences about magnitudes.

Alan M. Batterham;William G. Hopkins

2412
Citations
Effects of Different Modes of Exercise Training on Glucose Control and Risk Factors for Complications in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A meta-analysis

Neil J. Snowling;Will G. Hopkins

1166
Citations
Reliability of Power in Physical Performance Tests

Will G. Hopkins;Elske J. Schabort;John A. Hawley

1014
Citations
Design and analysis of research on sport performance enhancement.

William G. Hopkins;John A. Hawley;Louise M. Burke

939
Citations
Effects of low-volume high-intensity interval training (HIT) on fitness in adults: a meta-analysis of controlled and non-controlled trials

Matthew Weston;Kathryn L. Taylor;Alan M. Batterham;Will G. Hopkins

437
Citations
Effects of different interval-training programs on cycling time-trial performance.

Nigel K. Stepto;John A. Hawley;Steven C. Dennis;Will G. Hopkins

363
Citations
The effect of recovery strategies on physical performance and cumulative fatigue in competitive basketball

Paul G Montgomery;David B Pyne;Will G Hopkins;Jason C Dorman

355
Citations
Enhancement of 2000-m rowing performance after caffeine ingestion.

Clinton R. Bruce;Megan E. Anderson;Steven F. Fraser;Nigel K. Stepto

347
Citations
Insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of euglycaemic–hyperinsulinaemic clamp studies

Samantha Cassar;Samantha Cassar;Marie L. Misso;William G. Hopkins;Christopher S. Shaw;Christopher S. Shaw

332
Citations
Sea-level exercise performance following adaptation to hypoxia: a meta-analysis.

Darrell L. Bonetti;Will G. Hopkins

316
Citations
Effects of acute alkalosis and acidosis on performance: a meta-analysis.

Amelia J. Carr;Amelia J. Carr;Will G. Hopkins;Christopher J. Gore;Christopher J. Gore

315
Citations
Multiple effects of caffeine on simulated high-intensity team-sport performance

Gene R Stuart;Will G Hopkins;Christian Cook;Simeon P Cairns

308
Citations
Age of Peak Competitive Performance of Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review.

Sian V. Allen;Sian V. Allen;Will G. Hopkins;Will G. Hopkins;Will G. Hopkins

294
Citations
Second-generation blood tests to detect erythropoietin abuse by athletes

Christopher J Gore;Robin Parisotto;Michael J Ashenden;Jim Stray-Gundersen

291
Citations
Positional demands of international rugby union: Evaluation of player actions and movements

Kenneth L. Quarrie;Will G. Hopkins;Mike J. Anthony;Nicholas D. Gill;Nicholas D. Gill

276
Citations
Tests of cycling performance.

Carl D. Paton;Will G. Hopkins

272
Citations
Tackle Injuries in Professional Rugby Union

Kenneth L. Quarrie;Will G. Hopkins

265
Citations
Effects of Different Modes of Exercise Training on Glucose Control and Risk Factors for Complications in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Meta-Analysis Response to Balducci et al.

Neil J. Snowling;Will G. Hopkins

8
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

David B. Pyne University of Canberra

Louise M. Burke Australian Catholic University

John A. Hawley Australian Catholic University

Christopher J. Gore Australian Institute of Sport

Suzanne Mavoa University of Melbourne

Michael J. McKenna Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

David Bishop Victoria University

Hallgeir Halvari Sewanee: The University of the South

Hannah Badland RMIT University

Yngvar Ommundsen Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

External Links

Personal website of Will G. Hopkins Google Scholar page

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