Rachel E. Ward

1.4k total citations · 2 hit papers
22 papers, 966 citations indexed

About

Rachel E. Ward is a scholar working on Physiology, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology and Complementary and alternative medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Rachel E. Ward has authored 22 papers receiving a total of 966 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 7 papers in Physiology, 6 papers in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology and 6 papers in Complementary and alternative medicine. Recurrent topics in Rachel E. Ward's work include Diversity and Impact of Dance (6 papers), Cardiovascular and exercise physiology (6 papers) and Physical Activity and Health (5 papers). Rachel E. Ward is often cited by papers focused on Diversity and Impact of Dance (6 papers), Cardiovascular and exercise physiology (6 papers) and Physical Activity and Health (5 papers). Rachel E. Ward collaborates with scholars based in Australia, Sweden and United States. Rachel E. Ward's co-authors include Michael A. Wewege, Andrew Keech, R. van den Berg, Belinda Parmenter, Carolyn Broderick, Nancy van Doorn, Jeanette M. Thom, Claire E. Hiller, Alycia Fong Yan and Leslie L. Nicholson and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and Sports Medicine.

In The Last Decade

Rachel E. Ward

22 papers receiving 946 citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

The effects of high‐intensity interval training vs. moderate‐intensity continuous training on body composition in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

2017 437 citations Michael A. Wewege, R. van den Berg et al. Obesity Reviews profile →
The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Psychological and Cognitive Health Outcomes Compared with Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis

2024 36 citations Alycia Fong Yan, Leslie L. Nicholson et al. Sports Medicine profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Rachel E. Ward Australia	13	366	296	167	155	151	22	966
Minghui Quan China	18	393 1.1×	211 0.7×	320 1.9×	131 0.8×	143 0.9×	42	1.2k
Georgian Bădicu Romania	18	284 0.8×	143 0.5×	161 1.0×	110 0.7×	79 0.5×	138	1.1k
Roberta Forte Italy	19	255 0.7×	105 0.4×	308 1.8×	272 1.8×	101 0.7×	39	1.1k
Marzo Edir Da Silva‐Grigoletto Brazil	23	407 1.1×	319 1.1×	127 0.8×	154 1.0×	196 1.3×	153	1.7k
Florian Engel Germany	19	209 0.6×	306 1.0×	179 1.1×	75 0.5×	93 0.6×	43	904
Chiara Milanese Italy	23	510 1.4×	199 0.7×	171 1.0×	115 0.7×	111 0.7×	104	1.8k
Yuri Feito United States	23	570 1.6×	500 1.7×	162 1.0×	201 1.3×	192 1.3×	99	1.6k
Rochelle Rocha Costa Brazil	17	275 0.8×	223 0.8×	53 0.3×	290 1.9×	109 0.7×	64	965
Abdul Rashid Aziz Singapore	24	772 2.1×	290 1.0×	214 1.3×	138 0.9×	102 0.7×	103	1.8k
Felipe J. Aidar Brazil	20	283 0.8×	215 0.7×	129 0.8×	130 0.8×	195 1.3×	213	1.4k

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Signorelli, Christina, et al.. (2024). Ballet after breast cancer: A qualitative evaluation of a novel 16-week ballet intervention for women after breast cancer. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4. 100076–100076. 1 indexed citations

Yan, Alycia Fong, Leslie L. Nicholson, Rachel E. Ward, et al.. (2024). The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Psychological and Cognitive Health Outcomes Compared with Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. 54(5). 1179–1205. 36 indexed citations breakdown →

Amorim, Nadia, et al.. (2023). Evaluating the effect of upper-body morbidity on quality of life following primary breast cancer treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 18(5). 1517–1547. 12 indexed citations

Thom, Jeanette M., et al.. (2023). Classical Ballet for Women Aged Over 50 Years: Investigating Balance, Strength, and Range of Motion. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 95(1). 171–182. 4 indexed citations

Clifford, Briana K., et al.. (2022). Ballet after breast cancer: investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a novel 16-week classical ballet intervention for breast cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer. 30(12). 9909–9919. 3 indexed citations

Kingston, David C., et al.. (2021). Implications of Walking Aid Selection for Nonweightbearing Ambulation on Stance Limb Plantar Force, Walking Speed, Perceived Exertion, and Device Preference in Healthy Adults 50 Years of Age and Older. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. 6(1). 3612700507–3612700507. 2 indexed citations

Broderick, Carolyn, Nancy van Doorn, Louise L. Hardy, et al.. (2021). Effect of a Fundamental Motor Skills Intervention on Fundamental Motor Skill and Physical Activity in a Preschool Setting: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatric Exercise Science. 34(2). 57–66. 12 indexed citations

Håkansson, Stefan, et al.. (2021). Exercise for affect and enjoyment in overweight or obese males: a comparison of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training. Psychology Health & Medicine. 27(5). 1154–1167. 7 indexed citations

Jones, Matthew D., et al.. (2020). High-intensity interval training for reducing blood pressure: a randomized trial vs. moderate-intensity continuous training in males with overweight or obesity. Hypertension Research. 43(5). 396–403. 37 indexed citations

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Thom, Jeanette M., et al.. (2020). The Effectiveness of Classical Ballet Training on Health-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 17(5). 566–574. 10 indexed citations

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Jones, Matthew D., et al.. (2020). The effect of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on aerobic fitness and body composition in males with overweight or obesity: A randomized trial. Obesity Medicine. 17. 100187–100187. 19 indexed citations

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Wewege, Michael A. & Rachel E. Ward. (2018). Bone mineral density in pre-professional female ballet dancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of science and medicine in sport. 21(8). 783–788. 12 indexed citations

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Ward, Rachel E., Alycia Fong Yan, Karl F. Orishimo, et al.. (2018). Comparison of lower limb stiffness between male and female dancers and athletes during drop jump landings. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 29(1). 71–81. 23 indexed citations

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Håkansson, Stefan, et al.. (2018). Intensity‐dependent effects of aerobic training on pressure pain threshold in overweight men: A randomized trial. European Journal of Pain. 22(10). 1813–1823. 19 indexed citations

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Broderick, Carolyn, et al.. (2018). Study Protocol: The Effect of a Fundamental Motor Skills Intervention in a Preschool Setting on Fundamental Motor Skills and Physical Activity: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial. UNSWorks (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia). 3(1). 13 indexed citations

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Thom, Jeanette M., et al.. (2017). Accuracy of step count measured by physical activity monitors: The effect of gait speed and anatomical placement site. Gait & Posture. 57. 199–203. 70 indexed citations

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Broderick, Carolyn, et al.. (2017). Interventions to improve fundamental motor skills in pre-school aged children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of science and medicine in sport. 20(7). 658–666. 117 indexed citations

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Yan, Alycia Fong, Stephen Cobley, Cliffton Chan, et al.. (2017). The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Physical Health Outcomes Compared to Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine. 48(4). 933–951. 123 indexed citations

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Wewege, Michael A., R. van den Berg, Rachel E. Ward, & Andrew Keech. (2017). The effects of high‐intensity interval training vs. moderate‐intensity continuous training on body composition in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Obesity Reviews. 18(6). 635–646. 437 indexed citations breakdown →

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Ward, Rachel E., Richard Baker, & Anthony G. Schache. (2006). Anatomical constraints of the lower limb joints: Implications for kinematic modelling for quantitative gait analysis. Gait & Posture. 24. S103–S104. 1 indexed citations

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