I. Journal Papers
[48] Expert Author Group. (2025). Short bouts of accumulated exercise: Review and consensus statement on definition, efficacy, feasibility, practical applications, and future directions. Journal of sport and health science, 101088. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101088. (SCI，IF：10.3)
[47] Liu, J., Ssewamala, F., An, R., & Ji, M. (2025). Use of Automated Machine Learning to Detect Undiagnosed Diabetes in US Adults: Development and Validation Study. JMIR AI, 4, e68260. (SCI First Author, IF: 2.0) |
[46] Wang, H., Tuerhongjiang, M., Zeng, Z., Wang, Y., Liu, J., & Liu, R. (2025). The effects of normobaric hypoxic resistance training on muscle strength in healthy adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 125(8), 2087–2101. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 2.7) |
[45] Liu, J., Wu, B., Wang, D., et al. (2025). Neurophysiological mechanisms of exercise improving cognitive function. Acta Physiologica Sinica, 77(03), 504-522. (PKU Core, First Author) |
[44] Ke, L., Liu, J.†, Feng, G., Li, X., Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., Ma, X., & Di, Q. (2025). Effects of acute PM2.5 purification on cognitive function and underlying mechanisms: Evidence from integrating alternative splicing into multi-omics. Journal of hazardous materials, 487, 137214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137214. (SCI Co-first Author, IF: 12.2)
[43] Liu, J., Wei, M., Li, X., Ablitip, A., Zhang, S., Ding, H., Zheng, K., Liu, R., & Ma, X. (2024). Substitution of physical activity for sedentary behaviour contributes to executive function improvement among young adults: a longitudinal study. BMC public health, 24(1), 3326. (SCI First Author, IF: 3.5)
[42] You, Y., Ablitip, A., Lin, Y., Tang, M., Qian, W., Zhang, D., Tong, Y., Ding, H., Chen, K., Liu, J.*, & Ma, X.* (2024). Threshold effect of physical exercise on its association to diabetes mellitus in short sleep population: evidence from a nationwide study. Frontiers in endocrinology, 15, 1437452. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1437452. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 5.2)
[41] Lao, Y., Zeng, Z., Yu, Z., Gu, Y., Jia, Y., Liu, J., & Ruan, B. (2025). Uphill Treadmill Running and Joint Mobilization Improve Dynamic Stability and Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion in Young Adults With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Four-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 106(2), 177–186. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 3.6)
[40] You, Y., Chen, Y., Liu, R., Zhang, Y., Wang, M., Yang, Z., Liu, J.*, & Ma, X*. (2024). Inverted U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and phenotypic age in US adults: a population-based study. Scientific reports, 14(1), 6247. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 3.8)
[39] You, Y., Liu, J.†, Li, X., Wang, P., Liu, R., & Ma, X. (2024). Relationship between accelerometer-measured sleep duration and Stroop performance: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study among young adults. PeerJ, 12, e17057. (SCI Co-first Author, IF: 2.3)
[38] Liu J., You Y., Ma X., Di Q. (2023) The Joint effect and hemodynamic mechanism of PA and PM2.5 exposure on cognitive function: a randomized controlled trial study. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 26 August 2023, 132415. (SCI First Author, IF: 13.6)
[37] Liu, J., Liu, R., Zhang, Y., Lao, X., Mandeville, K. L., Ma, X., & Di, Q. (2023). Leisure-time physical activity mitigated the cognitive effect of PM2.5 and PM2.5 components exposure: Evidence from a nationwide longitudinal study. Environment international, 179, 108143. (SCI First Author, IF: 11.8)
[36] An, R., Liu, J.*, & Liu, R. (2021). State laws governing school physical education in relation to attendance and physical activity among students in the USA: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 10(3), 277–287. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 13.077)
[35] Liu, J., Min, L., Liu, R., Zhang, X., Wu, M., Di, Q., & Ma, X. (2023). The effect of exercise on cerebral blood flow and executive function among young adults: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Scientific reports, 13(1), 8269. (SCI First Author, IF: 5.0)
[34] You, Y., Liu J†., Yao, Z., Zhang, S., Chen, K., & Ma, X. (2023). Neural mechanisms of long-term exercise intervention on cognitive performance among short-sleep young adults: A hemodynamic study. Sleep Medicine. (SCI Co-first Author, IF: 4.8)
[33] You Y, Liu J†, Wang D, Fu Y, Liu R, Ma X. (2023) Cognitive performance in short sleep young adults with different physical activity levels: a cross-sectional fNIRS study. Brain sciences. 13(2):171. (SCI Co-first Author, IF: 3.33)
[32] Liu, J., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Wang, D., Shi, B., You, Y., Min, L., Luo, B., Li, Y., Di, Q., & Ma, X. (2022). Exercise improves mental health status of young adults via attenuating inflammation factors but modalities matter. Frontiers in psychiatry, 13, 1067890. (SCI First Author, IF: 5.435)
[31] You Y., Wei M., Chen Y., Liu J.* and Ma X.* (2023). The Association Between Recreational Physical Activity and Depression in Short Sleep Population: A Cross-sectional Study. Frontiers in Neuroscience. Published 25.05.2023. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 5.152)
[30] You, Y., Chen, Y., Fang, W., Li, X., Wang, R., Liu, J*., & Ma, X. (2023). The association between sedentary behavior, exercise, and sleep disturbance: A mediation analysis of inflammatory biomarkers. Frontiers in immunology, 13, 1080782. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 8.787)
[29] Liu, J., Zeng, M., Wang, D., Zhang, Y., Shang, B., & Ma, X. (2022). Applying Social Cognitive Theory in Predicting Physical Activity Among Chinese Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study with Multigroup Structural Equation Model. Frontiers in psychology, 12, 695241. (SSCI First Author, IF: 4.232)
[28] Liu, J., Ji, M., Clarke, C. V., Liu, R., Ma, X., & An, R. (2021). Physical Activity and Mental Health among Chinese Adolescents. American journal of health behavior, 45(2), 309–322. (SSCI First Author, IF: 2.006)
[27] Liu, J., Shang, B., Yin, Y., Ma, X., et al. Analysis of Factors Influencing Physical Activity of Adolescents from the Perspective of Social Cognitive Theory [J]. Journal of Shanghai University of Sport, 2021, 44(04). (CSSCI First Author, Core Journal)
[26] Zhang, Y., Liu J†, Ke, L., & Liu, R*. (2022). Interactive Compensation Effects of Physical Activity and Sleep on Mental Health: A Longitudinal Panel Study among Chinese College Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health., 19(19), 12323. (SSCI Co-first Author, IF: 4.614)
[25] You, Y., Liu J†., Tang, M., Wang, D., & Ma, X. (2021). Effects of Tai Chi exercise on improving walking function and posture control in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 100(16), e25655. (SCI Co-first Author, IF: 1.8)
[24] Liu, J., Fang, W., Wang, D., & Ma, X. High-Intensity Interval Training Promotes Health in Children and Adolescents: Status, Mechanism, and Feasibility [J]. China Sport Science, 2019, 39(08): 61-72. (Authoritative Journal, First Author)
[23] You, Y., Li, W., Liu J†, Li, X., Fu, Y., & Ma, X*. (2021). Bibliometric Review to Explore Emerging High-Intensity Interval Training in Health Promotion: A New Century Picture. Frontiers in public health, 9, 697633. Frontiers in Public Health. Published 2021; Jul 23. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2021.697633. (SCI Co-first Author, IF: 6.461)
[22] An, R., Liu, J.*, Barker, A. R., & McBride, T. D. (2021). Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Warning Labels on Consumer Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American journal of preventive medicine, 60(1), 115–126. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 6.604)
[21] Liu, R., Liu, J.*, Ma, X., Li, Q., & An, R. (2021). Effect of FIFA 11+ intervention on change of direction performance in soccer and futsal players: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 16(3), 862–872. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 2.029).
[20] An, R., Liu, J.*, & Liu, R. (2020). Pork Consumption in Relation to Body Weight and Composition: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, American Journal of Health behavior, 44 (4). (SSCI Corresponding Author, IF: 2.006)
[19] Liu, R., Liu, J.*, Clarke, C. V., & An, R. (2020). Effect of eccentric overload training on change of direction speed performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of sports sciences, 38(22), 2579–2587. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 2.72)
[18] An, R., Nickols-Richardson, S. M., Khan, N., Liu, J.*, Liu, R., & Clarke, C. (2019). Impact of Beef and Beef Product Intake on Cognition in Children and Young Adults: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 11(8), 1797. (SCI Corresponding Author, IF: 4.546)
[17] Liu, J, Liu R, Cao C, et al. Effects of mental fatigue induced by a continuous cognitive task on attention abilities of athletes [J]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2018, 50(5S): 88. (SCI Conference Paper, First Author, IF: 4.478)
[16] Liu, J., Liu, R., & Ma, X. The Relationship between Physical activity, Weight Status and Mental Health of Adolescents in Urban and Rural area of China: A Cross-sectional Study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2020, 53(5S). (SCI Conference Paper, First Author, IF: 4.478)
[15] Liu, J., Ma, X., Shu, M., & Yu, S. Analysis of Overweight and Obesity Status and Influencing Factors of Fifth Grade Primary School Students in Beijing [J]. Chinese Journal of School Health, 2018, 5: 884-887. (PKU Core, First Author)
[14] Liu, J., Lin, L., Wu, M., & Fang, Y. Multi-index Evaluation of Central Fatigue Induced by 1-hour Flanker Task in Athletes Based on Encephalofluctuograph Technology [J]. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016. 9, 837-843. (PKU Core, First Author)
[13] Liu, J., Lin, L., Zhang, Y., Li, K., & Qiu, W. A Bibliometric Review of Research Hotspots in Sports Psychology in China Since 1980 [J]. China Sport Science, 2015, 35(7): 74-82. (Authoritative Journal, First Author)
[12] Li, Y., Chen, J., Zheng, X., Liu, J., Peng, C., & Liao, Y. (2023). Functional near-infrared spectroscopy evidence of prefrontal regulation of cognitive flexibility in adults with ADHD. Journal of attention disorders, 10870547231154902. Advance online publication. (SCI Co-author, IF: 3.196)
[11] Liu, Y., Zheng, M., Liu, J., Cao, C., & Ding, Y. (2023). Effects of Cognitive Training in Flanker Task on Mobility of Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trail. Gerontology, 69(5), 593–602. (SCI Co-author, IF: 3.5)
[10] Li, Y., Chen, J., Zheng, X., Liu, J., Peng, C., Liao, Y., & Liu, Y. Cognitive deficit in adults with ADHD lies in the cognitive state disorder rather than the working memory deficit: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study. Journal of psychiatric research, 2022; 154:332-340. 2022.07.064. (SCI Co-author, IF: 5.250)
[9] Zhang, K., Jan, Y. K., Liu, Y., Zhao, T., Zhang, L., Liu, R., Liu, J., & Cao, C. (2022). Exercise Intensity and Brain Plasticity: What's the Difference of Brain Structural and Functional Plasticity Characteristics Between Elite Aerobic and Anaerobic Athletes? Frontiers in human neuroscience, 16, 75752. (SCI Co-author, IF: 3.473)
[8] You, Y., Wang, D., Liu, J., Chen, Y., Ma, X., & Li, W. (2022). Physical exercise in the context of air pollution: an emerging research topic. Frontiers in physiology, 13, 784705. (SCI Co-author, IF: 4.755)
[7] Zhang K, Liu Y, Liu, J, Liu R, Cao C (2021). Detecting structural and functional neuroplasticity in elite ice-skating athletes. Hum Mov Sci.; 78: 102795. (SCI Co-author, IF: 2.09)
[6] Zhang Y., Yin Y., Liu, J., Yang, M., Liu Z., & Ma X. (2020). Impact of Combined Theory-Based Intervention on Psychological Effects and Physical Activity among Chinese Adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(9), 3026. (SSCI Co-author; IF: 2.47)
[5] Li, C., Liu, J., & Ma, X. Research on Biofeedback Method Assisting Diving Take-off Technique Training for Adolescents [J]. Journal of Chengdu Sport University 2018, 44(01): 85-91. (CSSCI, Co-author)
[4] Liu, R., Cao, C., Liu, J., & Li, Q. Application of High-Intensity Interval Training and Its Adaptation Mechanism [J]. China Sport Science, 2017, 37(07): 73-82. (CSSCI, Co-author)
[3] Liu, R., Liu, J., Li, Z., et al. Effects of Thermal Environment on Different Sprinting Abilities and Training Implications [J]. Journal of Shandong Institute of Physical Education and Sports, 2019, 35(03): 90-98. (PKU Core, Co-author)
[2] Wu, M., Lin, L., & Liu, J. Current Status of Application Research of Encephalofluctuograph Technology in the Field of Sports in China [J]. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016, 35(04): 394-399. (PKU Core, Co-author)
[1] Lin, L., & Liu, J. Effects of Exercise-induced Central Fatigue on Cognitive Processing Ability in Archers [J]. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014, 33(12): 1179-1184+1195. (PKU Core, Co-author)
II. Academic Conferences
[14] Liu, J. (2025). Analysis of Metabolomic Response Characteristics Induced by Acute Exercise of Different Intensities. 3rd National Sports Artificial Intelligence Conference. Invited Report, Beijing, China.
[13] Ma, X., & Liu, J. (2025). Effects of difference exercises on emotion and brain function. 2025 International Conference of Advanced Exercise and Health Science. Invited Presentation, Hubei, China.
[12] Liu, J., Di, Q., & Ma, X. (2024). The Effect of Exercise in Polluted Environments on Cognitive Function and Its Mechanism. 1st Interdisciplinary Conference on Health and Social Science Research Methods and Their Applications, Oral Presentation, Beijing, China.
[11] Liu, J, Li, X, Di, Q*, Ma, X.*(2024). Molecular Responses to Acute High-interval Intensity and Moderate-intensity Continuous Training: Evidence From Bi-omics Analysis. 65th Annual Meeting of the American-College-of-Sports-Medicine (ACSM), Boston, USA, May, 2024.
[10] Liu, J, Li, X, Di, Q*, Ma, X.* (2023). Molecular responses to the acute high- interval intensity and moderate-intensity continuous training: evidence from multi-omics. 2023 Annual Meeting of the Exercise and Health Branch of the Chinese Biophysical Society, Oral Presentation, Wuhan, China.
[9] Liu, J, Di, Q*, Ma, X.* (2023). The Joint Effect of Physical activity and PM2.5 on Cognitive Function in China: Based on China Family Panel Studies. 2023 Annual Meeting of Exercise Physiology of the Chinese Association for Physiological Sciences, Oral Presentation, Nanjing, China.
[8] Liu, J (2022). The joint effect of short-term PM2.5 exposure and exercise on cognitive function and hemodynamic response. Physical Activity in Asia Pacific Region, Hong Kong, China, Invited Oral Presentation.
[7] Liu, J. & Ma, X.* (2020) Using social cognitive theory to predict physical activity of adolescents in rural and urban areas of China. Yokohama Sport Conference. Japan, Poster Presentation.
[6] Min, L., Liu, J., Ma, X.. Effects of exercise on cerebral blood flow and executive function in young adults: A Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. 27th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2022.
[5] Liu, J, Liu, R, Cao, C, et al. Effects of mental fatigue induced by a continuous cognitive task on attention abilities of athletes. 65th Annual Meeting of the American-College-of-Sports-Medicine (ACSM), Minneapolis, May, 2018.
[4] Liu, J., Liu, R., & Ma, X. The Relationship between Physical activity, Weight Status and Mental Health of Adolescents in Urban and Rural area of China. 67th Annual Meeting of the American-College-of-Sports-Medicine (ACSM). 2020.
[3] Liu, J., & Ma, X. (2019). A Review of Research on Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Adolescents: A Perspective of Social Cognitive Theory; 1st Tsinghua-Peking University Joint Forum on Social Sciences, Beijing, China.
[2] Liu, J., & Lin, L. (2015). An ERP Study on the Effect of Central Fatigue on Athletes' Attentional Processing Ability. National Exercise and Mental Health Conference, Yangzhou, China.
[1] Liu, J., & Wu, M. (2015). Research on Multi-index Measurement of Central Fatigue in Athletes Based on ET. 8th Capital Young Scholars Conference, Beijing, China.
III. Books/Textbooks
[1] Lin, L., Zhang, Y., & Liu, J. (2015). Scientific Practice Guide for Sports Training. Beijing: People's Sports Publishing House.
[2] Cao, C., Liu, R., & Liu, J. (2021). Trigger Point Therapy — Body Pain Solutions Based on Compression and Stretching Training. Translated Book. Beijing: Posts & Telecom Press.
[3] Ma, X. et al. Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology (Textbook) (2025). Beijing: Beijing Sport University Press. Editorial Board Member.
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