Volume 8 (2026)
Volume 7 (2025)
Volume 6 (2024)
Volume 5 (2023)
Volume 4 (2022)
Volume 3 (2021)
Volume 2 (2020)
Volume 1 (2019)

Number of Issues

17

Article View

91,780

PDF Download

86,156

View Per Article

521.48

PDF Download Per Article

489.52

Number of Submissions

246

Rejected Submissions

37

Reject Rate

15

Accepted Submissions

175

Acceptance Rate

71

Time to Accept (Days)

64

Number of Indexing Databases

16

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. This journal previously had been publishing scientific research in printed format entitled "New Approaches in Sport Sciences (NASS)" which was changed to “New Approaches in Exercise Physiology (NAEP)” in 2021 and now publishes both electronic and printed form. Based on a letter from the Scientific Publications Review Commission of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, it has succeeded in receiving a scientific-research license. 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 does not charge a fee for refereeing, and if the article is accepted, the costs will be funded by Allameh Tabatabaei University. Iranian and non-Iranian authors are free of 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 All submitted papers should report original and unpublished experimental or theoretical research results until they will be reviewed.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
Effects of Exercise on the Microvascular Response, Endothelial Health, and NO Bioavailability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Evidence

Ameer F ahem Hassan Al-Shaeef; Reza Farzizadeh; Farnaz Seifi-askishahr

Volume 9, Issue 17 , June 2027, Pages 5-58

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2026.93581.1241

Abstract
  Purpose: Mechanistic evidence from animal models is essential for understanding exercise-induced vascular adaptations, yet the translatability of these findings to clinical settings remains uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis quantified the effects of exercise training on endothelial ...  Read More

Exercise Physiology
The Role of High-Intensity Interval Training in Sleep Quality Regulation: Emphasis on Inflammation, Circadian Rhythms, and the Gut-Brain Axis

Mohamadreza Rabiee; Sajjad Mohamadyari; Hamid Omidi; MohamadAli Izadi

Volume 9, Issue 17 , June 2027

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2026.93535.1240

Abstract
  Background: Sleep quality is a key determinant of physical recovery, cognitive performance, and overall health. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has emerged as a time-efficient exercise strategy with potential benefits for sleep regulation; however, the physiological mechanisms underlying these ...  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