Advancing Open Access: ESM’s Contributions to Equity and Innovation in Scientific Publishing
Open access (OA) publishing has significantly transformed the landscape of scientific research, providing exciting opportunities for greater accessibility, collaboration, and public engagement. At Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM), an ACSM journal, we are exploring these opportunities while confronting the challenges inherent in OA publishing.
Supporting Physical Activity Initiatives in Rural Communities
Rural-dwelling individuals have higher rates of physical inactivity and chronic diseases — as well as lower life expectancies and poorer health outcomes — than those living in urban areas. The implementation of physical activity interventions should be encouraged in such communities to improve health and reduce disease risk. However, there are multiple considerations unique to […]
GSSI Presented Webinar Q&A | Supporting Female Athletes
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ACSM Announces Paper of the Year Awards for Scientific Journals
The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) has announced its Paper of the Year selections for each of its six highly acclaimed scientific journals. As the leader in advancing sports medicine and exercise science research, ACSM’s annual Paper of the Year award recognizes the demonstrated scientific, scholarly significance and overall impact of an article published […]
Finding Green Flags in Journal Quality
In honor of Publication Integrity Week, and with so many scientific journals to choose from, it is important to discuss how to determine journal quality. There are several indexes that provide journal rankings using a variety of algorithms. One of the most well-known is the impact factor (IF) which is calculated by Clarivate Analytics for journals […]
Advancing Evidence-based Sport Science
We have all heard the following sports and exercise recommendations: “Load up on carbohydrates prior to an athletic event,” “Stretch prior to activity to avoid injury,” “Stand up straight and place your hands behind your head to recover from rigorous aerobic exercise,” “Buy running shoes based on foot arch and/or running form (and/or as assessed […]
ACSM Announces Paper of the Year Awards for Scientific Journals
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 2, 2024) – The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) announced the 2023 Paper of the Year for each of its six highly acclaimed journals, including its newest publication, Exercise, Sport, and Movement. The annual Paper of the Year award recognizes the demonstrated scientific and scholarly significance and impact of an article published during […]
Creative Strategies to Amplify Your Research and Scientific Voice
For young researchers, the excitement of publishing is often overshadowed by the questions “Will my work reach a wider audience, or will only a handful read it?” and “If my work is read, will the impact of my work be understood by the reader?” Such concerns can propel students and young professionals to seek innovative […]
Making Physical Activity Business as Usual: A Comparison of Design Features in Cancer Care Models Across the Atlantic
Evidence shows that physical activity is highly beneficial for people living with and beyond cancer and is one of the most effective ways to manage the side effects of treatment and improve quality of life1. Despite this, physical activity support is not routinely available within cancer care and most people diagnosed with cancer are not […]
ESSR’s Top and Cutting-Edge Content from 2023
Several of the highest impact and most read articles over the last five years that have been published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (ESSR) include topics of sitting too much (2010), the effects of exercise on the gut microbiome (2019) and exercise snacks to improve cardiometabolic health (2022). The content of these articles continues to be highly relevant and are excellent examples of […]
