OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition is 4. 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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Nutritional status and practices among Chinese marathon runners: data from the China marathon nutrition survey (CMNS)	59
Understanding creatine for neurological health in babies (UNICORN): an observational cohort study	57
How reliable is the labeling of a commercial phytosteroid product? A 12-week randomized double-blind training study	34
Combined exercise training and dietary interventions versus independent effect of exercise on ectopic fat in individuals with overweight and obesity: a systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta-regre	33
Creatine monohydrate supplementation strategies on body composition and water distribution in female recreational athletes	33
Weight cutting in female UFC fighters	32
Rehydration effect of qingshu buye decoction on exercise and high temperature-induced dehydration	31
The dose-dependent effect of caffeine supplementation on performance, reaction time and postural stability in CrossFit – a randomized placebo-controlled crossover trial	30
Effects of four days of isokinetic training on isometric and isokinetic peak torque and muscle cross-sectional area in women	28
Nutritional strategies for minimizing gastrointestinal symptoms during endurance exercise: systematic review of the literature	25
Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	24
MiRNA-based “fitness score” to assess the individual response to diet, metabolism, and exercise	24
Energy intake, hydration status, and sleep of world-class male archers during competition	21
Betaine supplementation improves CrossFit performance and increases testosterone levels, but has no influence on Wingate power: randomized crossover trial	20
Fueling the rush – it’s all about caffeine	20
“Do probiotics mitigate GI-induced inflammation and perceived fatigue in athletes? A systematic review”	18
The dose-response effects of flurbiprofen, indomethacin, ibuprofen, and naproxen on primary skeletal muscle cells	17
Caffeine and taurine: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of their individual and combined effects on physical capacity, cognitive function, and physiological markers	15
Supplementation of caffeine and sodium bicarbonate together could not improve performance and performance-related factors in CrossFit participants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study	14
The effects of AG1® supplementation on the gut microbiome of healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	14
Acute effects of commercial energy drink consumption on exercise performance and cardiovascular safety: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial	14
Proceedings of the Twentieth International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference and Expo	14
Caffeinated chewing gum produces comparable strength and power gains to capsules with fewer side effects in resistance-trained men	13
The effect of acute beetroot juice consumption prior to climbing on lower-body isokinetic and isometric strength, aerobic power, and muscle soreness among mountain climbers	13
The effects of nicotine withdrawal on exercise-related physical ability and sports performance in nicotine addicts: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13

Cultural differences in hydration practices among physically active individuals: a narrative review	13
Effect of different sports drink compositions on endurance performance and substrate oxidation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study in trained athletes	13
Creatine supplementation and endurance performance: surges and sprints to win the race	13
Evolution of research trends and emerging hotspots in bioelectrical impedance analysis over the last two decades: a bibliometric analysis	13
Effects of small sided football and date seed (Phoenix dactylifera) powder supplementation on liver enzymes in inactive college subjects: an interventional study	12
Single high-dose vitamin D supplementation impacts ultramarathon-induced changes in serum levels of bone turnover markers: a double-blind randomized controlled trial	12
Improvement of sports nutrition knowledge by a dual method education program in track and field athletes: a randomized controlled trial	12
Fluctuations in food and fluid intake during a 24-h World Championship: analysis of the deviation from nutritional programs	12
Effects of a ready-to-drink thermogenic beverage on resting energy expenditure, hemodynamic function, and subjective outcomes	11
Comparative effects of continuous glucose monitoring-informed and traditional interval-based carbohydrate refueling protocols on endurance exercise responses: an exploratory study	11
Nutritional perspectives in female soccer: a scoping review	10
Changes in body composition across a competitive season among three division 1 female sports	10
Cycle-informed readiness: changes in training and nutrition throughout the female warfighter menstrual cycle	10
Hypercaloric 16:8 time-restricted eating during 8 weeks of resistance exercise in well-trained men and women	10
Effects of citrulline on endurance performance in young healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Impact of 16/8 time-restricted eating on body composition and lipolytic hormone regulation in female DanceSport dancers	9
A comparison of dietary habits and sleep in adolescent female gymnasts with and without low energy availability	9
Neuromuscular adaptations to caffeine supplementation in low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction	9
Men want fat, women want control: sex differences in eating behaviors	9
Intensified training in adolescent female athletes: a crossover study of Greek yogurt effects on indices of recovery	9
AG1®, a foundational nutrition supplement, closes nutrient gaps in healthy resistance-trained adults	9
Agreement between fat-free mass from bioelectrical impedance analysis and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and their use in estimating resting metabolic rate in resistance-trained men	9
Dietary Intakes, Knowledge, and Perceptions of Semi-professional Rugby Athletes in Scotland	9
Passive dehydration alters raw bioimpedance parameters: generic vs. individualized phase angle and estimated characteristic frequency	9
Agreement between a photogrammetry-derived five-compartment body-composition model and a three-compartment criterion among adult athletes	9
Impact of spinach thylakoid extract-induced 12-week high-intensity functional training on specific adipokines in obese males	8
Effects of pork protein ingestion prior to and following performing the army combat fitness test: markers of performance	8
Comment on “Association of low muscle mass index and sarcopenic obesity with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis”	8
Correction to: Supplement intake in half-marathon, (ultra-)marathon and 10-km runners – results from the NURMI study (Step 2)	8
The impact of low energy availability risk on pre-competition physiological function in Chinese female combat athletes	8
Association between salivary /microbiological parameters, oral health and eating habits in young athletes	8
Reducing energy availability in male endurance athletes: a randomized trial with a three-step energy reduction	8
Association of low muscle mass index and sarcopenic obesity with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Macronutrient requirements and intake by professional male rugby players	8
Effects of milk fat globule membrane ingestion with exercise on physical strength in healthy young adults: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	7
Effects of pork protein ingestion prior to and following performing the army combat fitness test: markers of muscle soreness and catabolism	7
Effects of coffee intake on skeletal muscle microvascular reactivity at rest and oxygen extraction during exercise: a randomized cross-over trial	7
Comparing pain perception and muscle swelling between skeletal muscle microbiopsy and eccentric leg press: preliminary results	7
Are caffeine effects equivalent between different modes of administration: the acute effects of 3 mg.kg ⁻¹ caffeine on the muscular strength and power of male univer	6
International society of sports nutrition position stand: β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB)	6
Pre-sleep casein ingestion with probiotic strains improves anaerobic power and lower-body-specific strength and power performance in soccer players	6
Survey study of changes in total caloric and protein intake across the menopause transition: a preliminary analysis	6
Dietary Creatine and the Risk of Mental Health Conditions in the General Population	6
Pre-workout multi-ingredients or carbohydrate alone promote similar resistance training outcomes in middle-aged adults: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial	6
International society of sports nutrition position stand: nutritional concerns of the female athlete	6
Effects of dietary supplements on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a systematic review	6
Dietary practices and supplement use among CrossFit® participants	6
Creatine monohydrate ingested daily compared to only on training days on body composition, muscle thickness, and strength after 12 weeks of resistance training: preliminary results	6
Early absorption sources of caffeine can be a useful strategy for improving female table tennis players-specific performance	6
Effects of 6 weeks of high-dose creatine monohydrate supplementation with or without guanidinoacetic acid on cognitive function	6

Relationship between lean body mass, limb asymmetry, and eccentric hamstring strength in NCAA division I football players	6
Chronic low water intake is associated with altered exercise-induced oxidative stress and immune cell responses: a cross-sectional study	6
Toward promoting performance nutrition behaviors among tactical athletes: a mixed methods study	5
Physiological effects of sodium bicarbonate ingestion via Maurten Bicarb on endurance running performance	5
Creatine monohydrate increases skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow and promotes lipid mobilization in postmenopausal women	5
Supplementation of L-glutamine enhanced mucosal immunity and improved hormonal status of combat-sport athletes	5
Nine weeks of high-intensity indoor cycling training induced changes in the microbiota composition in non-athlete healthy male college students	5
Effects of different dietary supplements on athletic performance in soccer players: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	5
Effects of probiotic supplementation with high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory endurance and metabolism in Middle-Aged Obese Women	5
The impact of fatigue on balance in trained long-distance runners	5
Creatine monohydrate supplementation for older adults and clinical populations	5
Creatine in women’s health: bridging the gap from menstruation through pregnancy to menopause	4
Acute, dose–response effects of guayusa leaf extract on mood, cognitive and motor-cognitive performance, and blood pressure, heart rate, and ventricular repolarization	4
Rapid weight loss among elite-level judo athletes: methods and nutrition in relation to competition performance	4
Sports nutrition knowledge as a predictor of food choices in NCAA division I athletes	4
Royal jelly plus coenzyme Q10 supplementation improves high-intensity interval exercise performance via changes in plasmatic and salivary biomarkers of oxidative stress and muscle damage in swimmers:	4
Pre-sleep protein supplementation in professional cyclists during a training camp: a three-arm randomized controlled trial	4
Prevalence of rapid weight loss in Olympic style wrestlers	4
The influence of a vegan diet on body composition, performance and the menstrual cycle in young, recreationally trained women– a 12-week controlled trial	4
Glycaemic Response to Acute Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Performed in the Morning or Afternoon in Healthy Subjects: A Crossover Trial	4
Effects of pre-exercise glycerol supplementation on dehydration, metabolic, kinematic, and thermographic variables in international race walkers	4
Cluster Training plus creatine supplementation on body composition and physical performance in older adults: A study protocol	4
Safety of creatine supplementation: a scientometrics analysis on the impact of the ‘Creatine For Health’ initiative and introduction to CREAS	4
Effects of caffeine, methylliberine, and theacrine on vigilance, marksmanship, and hemodynamic responses in tactical personnel: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial	4
Differences between perceived and recommended nutritional needs among three division I female sports teams	4