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Journal of Sleep Research

Journal of Sleep Research, owned by the European Sleep Research Society, is an international journal dedicated to basic and clinical sleep research, reflecting progress in the field and promoting the exchange of ideas between scientists globally.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0962-1105
eISSN 1365-2869
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $4,340 USD / £2,880 GBP / €3,600 EUR APC; Society Members: 50% off full APC price.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Sleep Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the manuscript's significance, alignment with the journal's scope, potential impact, what is known about the topic, what is new in the article, and any AI use with brief details.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 3000-5000 words including the abstract, keywords, and main text. Main text must be organized as introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include up to six keywords and must transparently describe any AI tool use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must not exceed 50. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References should include author names, journal or book title, article title where required, year, volume and issue or chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Figures may be submitted embedded in the manuscript or as separate files, while figures and tables must be provided as separate files at revision. Figures and tables must have legends, each table must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the references.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the manuscript's significance, alignment with the journal's scope, potential impact, provide one to two short statements on what is known and what is new, and disclose any AI use with brief details.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Main body must be formatted as introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion. Manuscript must include up to six keywords after the abstract, CRediT contributor roles, and a transparent description of any AI tool use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References should include author names, journal or book title, article title where required, year, volume and issue or chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and figure legends must be provided in the manuscript after the references. Figures and tables must have legends, and each table must include a title and footnotes.
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Short Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the manuscript’s significance, explain its fit with the journal’s scope and broader impact, provide 1–2 short statements on what is known and what is new, and disclose any AI use with brief details.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract counts within the 2000-word total manuscript limit and must be less than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 2000 words including abstract, keywords, and main text. Main body must be formatted as introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include up to six keywords and disclose any AI tool use transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must not exceed 15. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format and should include author names, source title, publication year, volume and issue or chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are limited to a combined maximum of 4. Figures may be submitted embedded in the editable manuscript file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, each table must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must be supplied as a complete list in the text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the manuscript's significance, its fit with the journal's scope, its broader impact, include 1–2 short statements on what is known and what is new, and disclose any AI use with brief details.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript AI tool use in developing any portion of the manuscript must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References should include author names, journal or book title, article title where required, year, volume and issue or chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Figures may be submitted embedded in the manuscript or as separate files, while figures must also have legends and tables must include titles and footnotes.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the manuscript's significance, its fit with the journal's scope, its broader impact, provide 1–2 short statements on what is known and what is new, and disclose any AI use with brief details.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Editorials must be 800–1000 words. Manuscript must include the sections introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include up to six keywords after the abstract, and any AI tool use must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References Editorials may include a maximum of 10 references. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format and should include author names, source title, year, volume or chapter, and pagination.
Figures & Tables Figures may be submitted embedded in the manuscript or as separate files, although figures should be uploaded as separate files and figure legends must appear in the manuscript. Figures and tables must have legends, each table must include a title and footnotes, and all figures must be numbered and cited in the text.
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Recent Publications

Reactivating a Relaxation Exercise During Sleep to Influence Cortical Hyperarousal in Individuals With Frequent Nightmares

C. Sayk, A. Probst, F. Lange, S. Eickemeier, J. Amores, H.‐V. Ngo, M. Ehsanifard, K. Junghanns, I. Wilhelm

10.1111/jsr.70443
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Beyond the Legs: A Systematic Review on Multisystem Autonomic Dysfunction in Primary Restless Legs Syndrome

Tapas Pani, Maria Paola Mogavero, Raffaele Ferri, Giuseppe Lanza

10.1111/jsr.70441
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Snoozing While Cruising: Nap Frequency as a Fatigue‐Management Indicator and Risk Marker in Naval Operations

Dale W. Russell, Anne Germain

10.1111/jsr.70420
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Neurite Imaging Reveals Widespread Alterations in Grey Matter Neurite Morphology in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Liping Qi, Qiu Chu, Ya‐Jie Liu, Rong‐Hua Li, Ling Wen, Yong‐Zhong Lin

10.1111/jsr.70444
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A Double‐Blind Randomised Controlled Crossover Trial of the Effect of Blue‐Enriched Ambient Light on Sleep in Older Adults With Sleep Disturbance: The CleverLights Study

Teha B. Pun, Craig L. Phillips, Nathaniel S. Marshall, Matthew Rahimi, Rick Wassing, Maria Comas, Angela L. D'Rozario, Camilla M. Hoyos, Delwyn J. Bartlett, Wenye Hu, Sharon L. Naismith, Sean Cain, Svetlana Postnova, Ronald R. Grunstein, Christopher J. Gordon

10.1111/jsr.70447
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 7 days, median submission to acceptance is 107 days, and median acceptance to publication is 16 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It must be on official institutional letterhead, explain the manuscript's significance and fit with the journal, state whether the manuscript has been submitted elsewhere and whether it has appeared on a preprint server, and disclose any AI use.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: $4,340 USD / £2,880 GBP / €3,600 EUR. Society members receive 50% off the full APC price.

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Research Topics

Sleep and related disorders Sleep and Wakefulness Research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Circadian rhythm and melatonin Neuroscience of respiration and sleep EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Restless Legs Syndrome Research Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Tracheal and airway disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Memory and Neural Mechanisms Youth Substance Use and School Attendance Educational Robotics and Engineering Human auditory perception and evaluation Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neural dynamics and brain function Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Dysphagia Assessment and Management Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Workplace Health and Well-being

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