OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Science & Sports is 2. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Musculoskeletal system related complaint: Is there any effect of sports ergonomics and lack of core stabilization exercises?	36
Leg muscle volume and power development of Tunisian adolescents: Effect of socioeconomic status	29
Impact of local cold and heat exposition on skin temperature on manual performance during maneuverability exercises in powerchair soccer players	18
Stratégies d’aide à la thermorégulation chez les athlètes blessés médullaires	17
Acute effects of blood flow restriction during the recovery periods of squats on mechanical, cardiorespiratory, metabolic, and perceptual responses	16
Editorial Board	12
Effects of eccentric cycling training on the physical performance of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials	11
Effects of exercise and supplement interventions on body composition and physical fitness in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Effect of different ischemic pre-conditioning protocols on a 4-km cycling time trial	11
Effects of omnivorous and vegetarian diets in neuromuscular adaptations to physical exercise: A systematic review	9
Muscler son jeu dans la lutte contre le changement climatique	9
Effects of acute nitrate supplementation against placebo on the physical performance of athletes in a time trial test: Systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Patterns of health enhancing physical activity in older patients with diabetes mellitus	8
Muscle oxygenation is associated with bilateral strength asymmetry during isokinetic testing in sport teams	8
No evidence of association between HRV and training volume in a pool of professional athletes before, during, and after the first COVID-19 lockdown	8
Acute effects of high-intensity functional training with or without whole-body electromyostimulation on serum irisin and brain-derived neurotrophic factor in overweight individuals	8
Can a simple circuit resistance training meet aerobic and strength activities recommendations for people living with obesity?	8
Increase of circulating cfDNA by chronic training or overtraining in human and rat and its possible mechanisms	7
Gestion de la douleur chez les athlètes de haut niveau : synthèse ReFORM de la position de consensus du CIO	7
Body image and eating disorders in aesthetic sports: A systematic review of assessment and risk	7
Menstrual cycle disorders among elite ballet dancers	7
Effects of self-selected or randomly selected music on performance and psychological responses during a sprint interval training session	7
Efficacy of caffeine on athletic performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
The effect of branched-chain amino acids supplementation in physical exercise: A systematic review of human randomized controlled trials	7
Effects of nine months practice of martial arts on aerobic fitness in children and adolescentes	6

A dietary manipulation recommendation during peak week utilizing carbohydrate periodization for bodybuilding athletes	6
Effect of eight weeks of vitamin D supplementation and water-based exercise on cardiometabolic profile in women with type 2 diabetes	6
Blood doping — physiological background, substances and techniques used, current and future detection methods	6
Anthropometry and physical performance in swimmers of different styles	6
Effects of different exercise intensities on motor skill learning capability and process	6
Potential effects of low-carbohydrate strategies in endurance disciplines at intensities relative to the crossover point: A scooping review	6
Mechanical loading directly regulates the function of osteoblast in multiple ways	6
During bodybuilding preparation, is a greater energy deficit related to a lower body fat percentage?	6
Is the consumption of beverages and food associated to dental erosion? A cross-sectional study in Portuguese athletes	6
Anthropometric characteristics and physical qualities of artistic roller and figure skaters: A narrative review	5
Development of the estimated model of physical fitness age in Korean adults	5
Physiological determinants of VO2max and the methods to evaluate it: A critical review	5
A global view on physical activity recommendation for people with Alzheimer's disease	5
Does ankle Kinesio Taping® application improve static and dynamic balance in healthy trained semi-professional soccer male players? A single blinded randomized placebo controlled crossover study	5
The posture of high-level wrestlers affects their functional movement patterns: An observational study	5
Associations of second heart rate variability threshold with peak running velocity, and 5- and 10-km running performance	5
Editorial Board	5
Effect of submaximal running in rocker shoes on gluteal muscle activation under different running conditions	5
Professionnels de santé et les Jeux paralympiques 2024	5
Harcèlement et abus (violence non accidentelle) dans le sport : synthèse ReFORM de la position de consensus du Comité International Olympique	5
Effect of postactivation potentiation and ischemic preconditioning in swimmers performance	5
Long-term adherence to high-intensity functional training: An exploratory analysis in a “real-world” setting	5
High-intensity interval training and moderate intensity training with exogenous adenosine counteract development of obesity in rats	5
Dance training and performance in patients with Parkinson disease: Effects on motor functions and patients’ well-being	5
Effects of active vs. passive interset rest among physiological and perceptual outcomes in bench press exercise	5
Older orienteers perform better–is experience key?	4
Défis de thermorégulation et d’altitude chez les athlètes de haut niveau : synthèse ReFORM de la déclaration de consensus du Comité International Olympique	4
Editorial Board	4
Anthropometric, training, and social variables associated with performance in runners from 5 km to marathon	4
Photobiomodulation therapy with light-emitting diode does not improve lower-body muscle performance and delayed-onset muscle soreness in resistance-trained women: A randomized, controlled, crossover t	4
Editorial Board	4
Home-based and personalized endurance training program for patients with mild to moderate hemophilia A: What can be expected?	4
Identification of maximal lactate steady state by a short lactate minimum test in walking	4
Arterial stiffness assessed by pulse wave velocity in young athletes practicing endurance or intense resistance training	4
A 2-week combined high-intensity interval training regulates inflammatory status in young females with obesity	4
Outcomes of olecranon osteotomy for treatment of distal humerus fractures and nonunions: A report of the 15-year experience	4
Reasons for limited weight loss in people who engage in physical training programs: Comparison with a physically active profession can shed light on this question	4
Hydration status of esports players in a live competition	4
Troubles de santé à la marche au long cours et impacts de facteurs associés	4
Female athlete triad epidemiology among adult athletes: A systematic review	4
The role of the anaerobic speed reserve in female middle-distance running	4
Higher physical activity is associated with lower activity limitation: Cross-sectional analyses among the Spanish working population	4
Ischemic preconditioning does not improve judo-specific performance but leads to better recovery in elite judo athletes	4
Continuous aerobic exercise training reduces central arterial stiffness in obese individuals: Systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Improvement of physical performance and match demands after warm-ups with small-sided soccer games wearing weighted vests of different loads	3
The effects of taekwondo shoes on anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors during jump whip kicks	3
The morphology and stability of the oxygen pulse curve during cardiopulmonary exercise testing	3
Estimation of maximal oxygen consumption using the 20 m shuttle run test in Korean adults aged 19-64 years	3
Effect of three different protocols of aerobic interval exercise over fat oxidation	3
Effet de la sieste sur les temps de réponses et la somnolence perçue lors de l’Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc®, étude pilote observationnelle	3

Prevalence, magnitude, and methods of rapid weight loss in national level Wushu Sanda athletes	3
Reliability and validity of the deep trunk flex test for assessing flexibility in primary school children	3
Lower limbs relative strength and composite indices of femoral neck strength in a group of young adult men	3
Exercise-induced Brain-derived neurotrophic factor regulation in the brain dysfunctions	3
Statut d’activité physique dans une population résidante à Souss-Massa, Maroc	3
The health benefits of honey as an energy source with antioxidant, antibacterial and antiseptic effects	3
The weight-lowering effect of low-intensity endurance training targeted at the level of maximal lipid oxidation (LIPOX max) lasts for more than 8 years, and is associated with improvements in body com	3
The menstrual cycle affects the perception of fatigue in futsal athletes	3
The effects of acute caffeine supplementation on performance in trained CrossFit® athletes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and crossover trial	3
New field ergometer to reproducibly measure maximum strength and rate of force development of hamstrings	3
The effect of a high-intensity interval training program on combat soldiers fitness	3
Women pole dance athletes present morphofunctional left ventricular adaptations and greater physical fitness	3
Effect of resistance exercise on bone health of old aged individuals: Review	3
Un cycle de dix semaines d’étirement et de renforcement des muscles du tronc impacte l’activité équestre et diminue les douleurs lombaires des futurs cavaliers professionnels	3
The B-complex vitamins related to energy metabolism and their role in exercise performance: A narrative review	3
Hydration analysis and recommendations for elite soccer players	3
Exercise for osteoarthritis: A global articles bibliometric analysis from 1975 to 2021	3
Effect of 12-week of aerobic exercise on hormones and lipid profile status in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome: A study during COVID-19	3
Editorial Board	3
Did the quarantine period of covid-19 interfere with the physical demands of central referees and assistants in professional soccer in a high level competition in Brazil?	3
Hommage à Constant Roux	3
Mesure de l’effet de la crise sanitaire COVID-19 sur les capacités aérobies de patients sains. Analyse des épreuves d’effort des patients des services de médecine du sport du CHU d’Angers et du CH de	3
Modulations morphologiques du pied chez le marcheur au long cours : influence du sexe et de la latéralité du membre inférieur	3
Effect of curcumin supplementation on muscle damage, antioxidant status and inflammatory factors after successive simulated taekwondo competitions	3
Effect of re-warm-up practices on brain networks and physical performance in soccer players	3
Methods to calculate lower-body stretch–shortening cycle utilization in the vertical jump: Which is the best for athletes of different sports?	3
Quercetin as a supplement improving endurance exercise capacity – review	3
Autogenic training to influence the flexibility of the hamstring muscles and perceived stress of healthy women – A randomized controlled feasibility study	3
Recent advances in hydrogen research for exercise science: Modulating circadian rhythm, immunity, and athlete recovery	3
A carbohydrate recommendation for elite soccer players based on the different weeks of a season	3
Bone mineral density in young sprinters and young active men	2
Importance and monitoring of strength preparation in sport climbing	2
The effect of Preseason concussion education on self-reported likelihood and confidence in concussion reporting	2
A bibliometric analysis of physical activity interventions and cognition in children and adolescents	2
Cranio-maxillo-facial injuries in professional jockeys: A systematic review	2
Prevalence of non-responders of two scholar intervention programs in physical fitness and cardiometabolic risk factors in children	2
The association between physical activity and urinary incontinence among adults residing in Spain	2
Relationship between a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specific test performance and physical capacities in experience athletes	2
Santé mentale chez les athlètes de haut niveau : synthèse ReFORM de la position de consensus du CIO	2
Ankle and foot injuries among Tunisian male amateur soccer players: A cross-sectional study	2
Does gluteus medius muscle strength affect balance and jumping performance in elite female handball players?	2
The effect of fan cooling on physiological responses during recovery following prolonged walking in the heat among male military reserve cadets	2
La prescription d’activité physique adaptée chez les adultes atteints de pathologies chroniques par les médecins généralistes, en France et à l’étranger : étude des freins et leviers. Une revue systém	2
Prescription de l’activité physique en médecine générale : point de vue des médecins généralistes Picards	2
The effect of traditional Chinese exercises Baduanjin on multiple diseases: A narrative review	2
Musculoskeletal injuries in fixed-seat rowing	2
Obesity does not impair time-course of cardiac autonomic recovery post-exercise in young men	2
School physical education-based reinforced program through moderate-to-vigorous physical activity improves and maintains schoolchildren's cardiorespiratory fitness: A cluster-randomized controlled tri	2
Proprioception and dynamic balance performance in wrestlers: Freestyle vs. Greco-Roman	2
Collisions against obstacles while skiing: Typology of victims and impact conditions	2
Retention following a short-term cup stacking training: Performance and electrocortical activity	2
Traumatologie grave au wakeboard : étude rétrospective au sein des pratiquants de la Fédération française de ski nautique et de wakeboard	2
Les blessures liées à la pratique du Breakdance : étude épidémiologique transversale descriptive chez les danseurs amateurs et professionnels de plus de dix-huit ans	2
Syndrome de la pointe de la rotule : résultats fonctionnels du traitement chirurgical	2
Characterization of football injuries: A retrospective study with athletes from a Brazilian championship	2
Stress urinary incontinence in French elite women's rugby	2
The effects of an increased step frequency on running economy and injury risk factors during downhill running	2
Acute effects of long interval training sessions with different recovery durations in well-trained runners	2
A proposal of energy and macronutrients intakes for elite soccer players	2
Charge de travail et risque de blessure dans le sport : Synthèse ReFORM de la déclaration de consensus du Comité International Olympique	2
Letter to the editor regarding the article entitled “School physical education-based reinforced program through moderate-to-vigorous physical activity improves and maintains school children's cardiore	2
Different stretching methods do not affect maximal force and neuromuscular response in young soccer players	2
Influence of an ice hockey game on strength abilities of professional ice hockey players	2
The effect of core exercises on pain and quality of life in teenagers with primary dysmenorrhea complaints: Non-randomized controlled study	2
The impact of two distinct warm-up techniques on fat and carbohydrate oxidation rates during an exhaustive incremental exercise in football players with training experience	2
Effect of high-intensity intermittent aerobic exercise on blood pressure, heart rate variability, and respiratory function in people with methamphetamine use disorder	2
Impact of exercise intervention-based remote monitoring for patients with different grades of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease severity	2
Vitamin D3 supplementation combined with sprint interval training improves aerobic and anaerobic exercise performance over sprint interval training alone in recreational combat sport athletes	2
Evaluation of load-velocity relationships in the inclined leg press exercise: A comparison between genders	2
Effects of a shock microcycle after COVID-19 lockdown period in elite soccer players	2
Prevalence of latent CMV and EBV infection and their impact on the incidence of upper respiratory infection among athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
The spread of COVID-19 in athletes	2
Injuries pattern and heart rate variation in elite judo athletes: A Korean prospective cohort study	2
Impact of acute resistance exercise on circulating secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) levels in healthy young males: A pilot study	2
Heart rate variability and stress perception: The influence of physical fitness	2