Associate Editor

1. Mental Health and Physical Activity (SCI) (2024.7–present)
2. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience (Pathological Conditions section) (SCI) (2021.02–present)

Editorial Board

1. Mental Health and Physical Activity (SCI) (2023.10–present)
2. Human Movement Science (SCI) (2024.07–present)
3. Current Alzheimer Research (SCI) (2018–present)
4. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness (SCI) (2021–present)
5. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience (Pathological Conditions section) (SCI) (2020.04–present)
6. Journal of Exercise Physiology and Fitness (Taiwan) (2018–2020)
7. NPUST Humanities and Social Sciences Research (Taiwan) (2018–present)

Editor-in-Chief

Sports Research Review (Taiwan) (2018–2023)

• Research Proposal Senior Reviewer, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (2014–present)
• Research Proposal Reviewer, The Education University of Hong Kong (2022–present)
• Research Proposal Reviewer, Tung Wah College Hong Kong (2022)
• Research Proposal Senior Reviewer, National Science Council, Taiwan (2012–present)
• Board Member, Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education (2010.07–present)
• President, Taiwan Association for Adapted Physical Activity and Health (2021.01–2024.12)
• Vice President, Taiwan Association for Adapted Physical Activity and Health (2016.01–2020.12)
• Board Member, Taiwan Association for Adapted Physical Activity and Health (2004.06–present)
• Evaluation Committee Member, National Sports Training Center (2018–2023)

• Sports Medicine
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Exercise Physiology

• Sports Medicine
• Exercise and Neurocognitive Performance
• Exercise and Aging
• Exercise Prescription
• Developmental Disabilities

• Visiting Scholar, University of Minnesota, USA (2011)
• Ph.D. (Exercise & Health Promotion), Graduate Institute of Physical Education, National Taiwan Sport University (2002–2005)
• Master (Exercise Physiology), Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University (1998–2000)
• B.Sc. (Mathematics Education), Department of Mathematics Education, National Taipei University of Education (1991–1995)

• World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University; 2019–2024)
• 2025 International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) Fellow
• 2025 Taiwan Innotech Expo: Invention Competition — Gold Medal [Patent: Exercise-training detection system for psychological pressure (I892916)]
• 2025 Taiwan Innotech Expo: Invention Competition — Silver Medal [Patent: Exercise training system able to recognize fatigue of user (I823577)]
• 2024 Indonesia Inventors Day2 – WINTEX & Hong Kong Special Award — Gold Medal (Double Awards) [AR Smart Badminton Coach Detects Fatigue Using Eye-Tracking Technology]
• 2022 XVI International Warsaw Invention Show “IWIS” — Gold Medal [Combined Application of Metaverse Virtual Reality Surround Device]
• 2017 Outstanding Research Award (Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C.)
• 2016–2023 Awards of Academic Research (Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan)
• 2021 Excellent Research Award (College of Management, National Cheng Kung University)
• 2013–2015 Awards of Academic Research (Headquarters of University Advancement, NCKU)
• 2010–2012 Awards of Academic Research (National Science Council, Taiwan, R.O.C.)
• 2012 & 2021 Excellent Research Award (College of Management, NCKU)
• 2005 Award of Academic Research (National Taiwan Sport University)
• 2000 Award of Academic Research (Graduate Institute of Sports Science, NTSU)

Proposal Reviewer:

• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2012)
• Italian Ministry of Health (Biomedical and Clinical Research Areas & Applied Clinical and Biomedical Research) (2015, 2016, 2020)

Guest Reviewer (SCI & SSCI Journals):

Journal of Clinical Oncology, Experimental Neurology, Trends in Molecular Medicine, Tourism Management, Sports Medicine, International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Brain Behavior and Immunity, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Child Development, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, Clinical Nutrition, Tourism Management Perspectives, Molecular Neurobiology, Biomedicines, GeroScience, Nutrients, Heliyon, Sports Medicine-Open, Pain Practice, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, Scientific Reports, Autism Research, Developmental Science, Immunobiology, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain and Behavior, Current Alzheimer Research, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Brain Research, Neuroscience, Genes, Experimental Gerontology, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Frontiers in Oncology, Games for Health Journal, Behaviour & Information Technology, European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, Neural Plasticity, Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Biological Psychology, Psychophysiology, Current Issues in Tourism, Frontiers in Physiology, Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, Applied Sciences, Frontiers in Endocrinology, PLoS One, Frontiers in Neuroscience, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, Current Molecular Medicine, Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, International Journal of Psychophysiology, Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, Brain Sciences, Brain and Cognition, Childhood Obesity, Physiology & Behavior, Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, Disability and Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Physical Activity, International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, European Journal of Sport Science, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal of Sports Sciences, Psychology of Sport & Exercise, Neuropsychology, BMC Pediatrics, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, BMC Neuroscience, BMJ Open, Biological Research for Nursing, Neuroscience Letters, Frontiers in Psychology, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal of Healthcare Engineering, Frontiers in Psychiatry, International Journal of Consumer Studies, Journal of Aging and Health, Healthcare, International Journal of Hypertension, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition, International Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Human Movement Science, Motor Control, Learning and Individual Differences, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Research in Developmental Disabilities, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Acta Psychologica, Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Saudi Medical Journal, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Journal of Sport and Health Science, Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, Occupational Therapy International, Open Life Sciences, Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Perceptual and Motor Skills, Geriatrics, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International.

Guest Reviewer (Other International Medical Journal): Oman Medical Journal

• Professor, College of Management, Institute of Physical Education, Health & Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (2012–2015)
• Associate Professor, College of Management, Institute of Physical Education, Health & Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (2008–2012)
• Assistant Professor, College of Management, Institute of Physical Education, Health & Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (2005–2008)
• Associate Editor, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (SCI) (2017)
• Editorial Board: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder (SSCI) (2012); Sports Research Review (Taiwan) (2017–2018)

Scopus Citations: 4540   |   H-index: 38   |   FWCI: 1.23

SCI & SSCI Journal Publications (*corresponding author)

1. Tsai, C. L.* (2025). Impacts of aerobic exercise and whole-body vibration interventions on myokines and neurocognitive performance in postmenopausal women. Physiology & Behavior, 32(115082), 1–12. (SSCI, Behavioral Sciences) [Impact Factor: 2.5 in 2024; Ranking: 18/57 (31.58%)] (MOST 111-2410-H-006-018-MY3)
2. Ma, S. C., Yi, H, Tsai, C. L., Jang, W., & Byon, K. (2025, In press). Effectiveness of esports sponsor advertising: analyzing screen placement, sponsor type, and match period in esports events with eye-tracking. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship. (SSCI, Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism) [Impact Factor: 2.7 in 2024; Ranking: 45/139 (32.37%)]
3. Tsai, C. L.* (2025). Acute effects of high-intensity interval exercise plus whole-body vibration on bone turnover markers, BDNF, irisin, and neurocognitive performance in postmenopausal women. Biological Psychology, 196(109029), 1–15. (SSCI, Psychology, Biological) [Impact Factor: 2.8 in 2024; Ranking: 4/18 (22.22%)]
4. Tsai, C. L.*, Chien, C. Y., Pan, C. Y., Tseng, Y. T., Wang, T. C., & Lin, T. K.* (2025). Effects of long-term Tai Chi vs. aerobic exercise on antioxidant activity and cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Behavioural Brain Research, 476(115274), 1–9. (SCI, Behavioral Sciences) [Impact Factor: 2.3 in 2024; Ranking: 21/57 (36.84%)]
5. Chang, C. L., Wu, S. Y., Ling, D. I., & Tsai, C. L.* (2025). The effect of exercise interventions on executive function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease: A meta-analysis of main and moderator effects. Biological Psychology, 199(109061), 1–13. (SSCI, Psychology, Biological) [Impact Factor: 2.8 in 2024; Ranking: 4/18 (22.22%)]
6. Wang, T. C., Tang, T. W., Ma, S. M., Lin, T. K., & Tsai, C. L.* (2025). Effects of the green view index on anxiety reduction and perceived exertion during cycling in older adults. Experimental Gerontology, 208(112820), 1–10. (SCI, Geriatrics & Gerontology) [Impact Factor: 4.3 in 2024; Ranking: 15/73 (20.54%)]
7. Tao, R., Yang, Y., Wong, S. H. S., Huang, W. Y., Siu, P. M. F., Tsai, C. L., Wong, S. W. H., Sit, C. H. P. (2025, In press). Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and psychiatric symptoms in children with ADHD: Exploring the mediating role of gross motor performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. (SCI, Sports Science) [Impact Factor: 3.9 in 2024; Ranking: 12/133 (9.02%)]
8. Lin, C. C., Kao, S. C., Hung, C. L., Tsai, C. L., Huang, C. J., Chang, Y. K., & Hung, T. M.* (2025). The effects of gymnastics programs with different cognitive loads on working memory and prefrontal cortex oxygenation: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 57(6), 1123–1136. (SCI, Sports Science) [Impact Factor: 3.9 in 2024; Ranking: 12/133 (9.02%)]
9. Huang, C. Y., Chen, W. F., Pan, C. Y.*, Tsai, C. L., Chen, P. L., & Hsu, P. J. (2025). Inline skating exercise enhances symptoms, executive functions, and motor proficiency of children with ADHD: A randomized controlled trial. Occupational Therapy International, 2025(4254970), 1–12. (SSCI, Rehabilitation) [Impact Factor: 0.9 in 2024; Ranking: 138/173 (79.77%)]
10. Pan, C. Y., Tsai, C. L., Chen, F. C., Chen, C. C., Hu, Y. H., & Chu, C. H.* (2025). Effectiveness of a fundamental movement skill intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 40(2), 59–68. (SSCI, Education, Special) [Impact Factor: 1.8 in 2024; Ranking: 16/62 (20.97%)]