About the Journal

Research Directs in Health Sciences (ISSN: 2768 - 492X) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal. The journal encourages authors to submit research in the health sciences, epidemiology, physical activity, health disparities and other health-related lines of inquiry.


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Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023)

Research Directs in Health Sciences is an open access, double peer-reviewed, internationally published journal, indexed on Google Scholar to track citations, h-index and i10-index for impact. The journal is a Crossref member for digital object identifier (DOI) number assignment and citation tracking.

Research Directs: Publishes manuscripts as they are accepted. Published works are dated by year, volume (issue): manuscript number and DOI number.  Example: 2023, Volume 1 (Issue 1): 3, DOI#.

Publication Timeline: From submission to publication, manuscripts in RDHS take on average less than 35 days. Timelines may vary based on reviewer promptness and the time needed for authors to address revisions. 

Articles

Measuring Energy Expenditure and Heart Rate during Maximum Aerobic Testing with the Apple Watch Series 7

Flavia Rusterholz, Andrew Rodriguez, Victoria Ortiz, Corey Peacock
Abstract 82 | PDF Downloads 61

The Validity of a Novel Low-Cost, Wearable Physical Activity Monitor in a Laboratory Setting

Andrew Newton, Ellen Glickman, Jacob Barkley
Abstract 75 | PDF Downloads 27

Blood Pressure in Normotensive Young Adults Is Not Influenced by Resistance Training Rest Interval Duration

Jason Coles, G. Monique Mokha, W. Alex Edmonds, Lia Jiannine
Abstract 79 | PDF Downloads 33

Faulty Hip and Pelvis Biomechanics Do Not Differentiate Between 5k Performance in NCAA Division II Cross-Country Runners

Monique Mokha, Shandon Marshall, Maya Varghese, Isabella Rivero
Abstract 109 | PDF Downloads 38

Recent Perspectives on the Role of Dietary Protein in Physically Active Individuals

Cassandra Evans, Jose Rojas, Jason Curtis, Jose Antonio
Abstract 325 | PDF Downloads 232
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Scientific Impact

The aim of Research Directs in Health Sciences is to publish, concise research in the health sciences to advance health and wellbeing in society. While not required, the journal encourages authors to submit "Direct Original Research," which is a compact version of an original research manuscript. Learn more about Direct Original Research

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