Volume 6 (2024)
Volume 5 (2023)
Volume 4 (2022)
Volume 3 (2021)
Volume 2 (2020)
Volume 1 (2019)

Number of Issues

13

Article View

72,371

PDF Download

69,124

View Per Article

552.45

PDF Download Per Article

527.66

Number of Submissions

222

Rejected Submissions

36

Reject Rate

16

Accepted Submissions

130

Acceptance Rate

59

Time to Accept (Days)

81

Number of Indexing Databases

14

Number of Reviewers

128

The Journal of New Approaches in Exercise Physiology (NAEP), before it was New Approaches in Sport Sciences, is an open-access, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published by Allameh Tabataba’i University, the leading university in Exercise Physiology in Iran. New Approaches in Exercise Physiology (NAEP) has been established to provide an intellectual platform for national and international researchers working on issues related to exercise physiology, and the principal scope is to disseminate the latest research findings and scientific advances in the different aspects of Exercise Physiology, sports nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, Exercise Immunology, metabolism, and biochemistry in exercise. 

To allow for easy and worldwide access to the most updated research findings, the journal is set to be an open-access journal.The journal charges two million Rials to compensate a part of the arbitration fee, and if the article is accepted, additonally four million Rials will be charged from the authors for a part of the costs of processing the articles, the rest of the costs will be financially supported by Allameh Tabatabai University. Iranian and non-Iranian authors are free of the mentioned charges. All submitted papers should report original and unpublished experimental or theoretical research results until they will be reviewed. Papers submitted to the journal should meet those criteria and must not be under consideration for publishing elsewhere.

The journal is published in both a print and an online version. Link: Template structure of journal articles

 
Exercise Physiology
Investigate the effect of 12 weeks of aerobic training on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipid profile in men with type 2 diabetes

ahmad fasihi; nastaran zarezadeh

Volume 7, Issue 14 , December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2025.88827.1190

Abstract
  AbstractBackground and purpose: Type 2 diabetes is one of the most important metabolic disorders that different societies are facing with increasing prevalence. Aerobic exercises are a common type of exercise that reduces the levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins and regulates blood pressure. ...  Read More

Exercise Physiology
The relationship between volume and intensity of running to fatigue in middle-aged active men

marefat siahkouhian; Bahman Ebrahimi

Volume 7, Issue 14 , December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2025.89059.1192

Abstract
  AbstractBackgroude and Purpose: Training volume and intensity are the most important training components that typically vary in different training programs depending on the primary goal. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between volume and intensity of running to fatigue ...  Read More

Exercise Physiology
The Impact of Regular Swimming Training on Cardiac Structure and Function in pre-adolescent boys

Sima Jalili; Reyhaneh Vahabidelshad; Ali Akbari; Ali Hosseini Fahraji

Volume 7, Issue 14 , December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2025.89603.1193

Abstract
  Background: The plasticity of the pre-adolescent cardiovascular system in response to structured endurance training remains incompletely characterized. Swimming, a unique volume-load stimulus, may promote beneficial cardiac remodeling in children, but data are scarce. Objective: This study aimed to investigate ...  Read More

Exercise Physiology
The effect of saffron extract on catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) antioxidants in young male futsal players.

narges fasihi; Naser Behpour

Volume 7, Issue 14 , December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2025.89605.1194

Abstract
  ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of saffron extract on catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) antioxidants in young futsal players. Methods: 24 young male futsal players were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups (12 people in each group). The ...  Read More

The Impact of Gut Microbiome Modulation on Athletic Performance and Post-Exercise Recovery in Endurance Runners
Volume 5, Issue 10 , December 2023, , Pages 114-132

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2024.66557.1161

Abstract
  Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between gut microbiome composition, athletic performance, and post-exercise recovery in endurance athletes following probiotic supplementation.  Method: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 40 male endurance runners ...  Read More

The Studying of Brand Management Dimensions on Sport Brand Management (Case Study of Zagros Kermanshah Province)
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2019, , Pages 63-76

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2019.10535

Abstract
  Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the dimensions of brand impact on sports, economic and professional experts, managers and experts in Kermanshah province. Method: This is a descriptive-survey research. The statistical population consisted of 120 experts, managers and experts in sport ...  Read More

The Role of Genetic and Metabolomic Profiling in Response to High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Among Individuals with Moderate Fitness Levels
Volume 6, Issue 11 , June 2024, , Pages 181-204

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2025.86341.1175

Abstract
  Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the influence of genetic polymorphisms and metabolomic profiles on physiological adaptations to a 6-week High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program in individuals with moderate fitness levels, addressing the variability in exercise response. Method: Thirty ...  Read More

How the Germans Are Using the Football Talent Management Program
Volume 2, Issue 3 , June 2020, , Pages 5-40

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2020.11066

Abstract
  Purpose: Today, in many developed countries, talent management throughout is the long-term process, under the supervision of expert executive managers and coaches, has been done and is an important concept in football. Therefore, in many developed countries, talented people can come to talent programs ...  Read More

Crafting a Successful Seller-Customer Relationship for Sports Product: AHP Fuzzy Approach
Volume 2, Issue 3 , June 2020, , Pages 53-78

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2020.50968.1051

Abstract
  Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the criteria of successful salespersons, which is important to enhance in store customer experience. Method: Employed two phase sequential exploratory design, qualitative and quantitative data were collected using purposive sampling technique. For ...  Read More