MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (ISSN 0195-9131) is a prestigious monthly journal published in the United States by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), serving as a leading venue for high-impact research at the intersection of sports science and medicine. As an indexed SCI journal that typically ranks in the second or third quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal classification, it maintains a strong academic reputation and a high impact factor within the field. The journal focuses on rigorous experimental and clinical investigations across key areas such as exercise physiology, injury prevention, rehabilitation, sports nutrition, and the broader implications of physical activity on health. While not fully open access, it is widely recognized for its strict peer-review standards and high rejection rates, which reflect its commitment to methodological excellence and scientific innovation. Consequently, it remains an authoritative platform for scholars and clinicians seeking to disseminate high-quality findings to a global audience of researchers, healthcare professionals, and practitioners dedicated to advancing the understanding of human performance and health.