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Sleep Medicine

Sleep Medicine is the official journal of the World Sleep Society and the International Pediatric Sleep Association. It publishes multidisciplinary research advancing the understanding and treatment of sleep disorders, bridging basic sleep science and clinical practice across topics including sleep neurophysiology, insomnia, sleep-related breathing disorders, circadian rhythm disturbances, parasomnias, movement disorders, pediatric sleep health, sleep in neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions, and diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Accepted formats include Original Research Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, and Correspondences.

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Subject Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1389-9457
eISSN 1878-5506
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 4130 excluding taxes for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Sleep Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Original Articles must include a structured abstract. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Original Articles must not exceed 5,000 words excluding the abstract, references, acknowledgments, funding, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript must include article highlights and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References are limited to 50. References must be cited in the text as numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are limited to a combined total of 8. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must include captions and be cited in the text, and figures must have captions and be cited in the text.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words excluding the abstract, references, acknowledgments, funding, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, a declarations section including any generative AI use before the references, and acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references.
References References are recommended to be limited to 100. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables must be included as editable text. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in order, and include captions.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Short Communications. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words excluding abstract, references, acknowledgments, funding, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include article highlights and a generative AI declaration section before the references list if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References are limited to 20. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear.
Figures & Tables Short Communications are limited to a combined total of 2 tables and figures. Figures must be supplied as separate files, whereas tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and include captions.
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Correspondences (Letter To The Editor)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 300 words. Correspondence must discuss a specific Sleep Medicine article published within the last 12 months and include a citation to that article. Keywords must not be included, and a generative AI use declaration must be included in a new section before the references if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must not exceed 5. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and formatted consistently.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be included. Figures are uploaded separately from the manuscript, while tables are included as editable text in the submission files.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Editorials may contain up to 1,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Editorials may contain up to 10 references. References must be cited in the text as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Glymphatic system dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea with mild cognitive impairment evidenced by DTI-ALPS

Danyang Li, Xiangbo Yan, Xiaoying Zhu, Ningning An, Qing Zhang, Jianlin Wu

10.1016/j.sleep.2026.109058
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CPAP therapy may improve HFpEF-like features in coronary artery disease with obstructive sleep apnea: A randomized controlled trial

Aylin Pihtili, Helena Glantz, Erik Thunström, Yüksel Peker

10.1016/j.sleep.2026.109069
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The orexinergic crossroads: Bidirectional links between sleep-wake disturbances and the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease in the aging brain

Xinxin Tian, Yuqing Shi, Huazhong Xiong, Yueliang Sun, Mingpeng Shi, Guohui Zhou, Jiaxin Dong, Jixiang Ren

10.1016/j.sleep.2026.109057
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Using personal mobile technology to identify obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome (UPLOAD)

Sherri Lynne Katz, Roya Shamsi, Vid Bijelić, Nicholas Barrowman, Mary Pothos, Asha Nair, Alissa Dupuis, Naomi Dussah, Emilie Seguin, Nadine Munro, Taylor Barwell, Alexa Rose Leitman, Refika Ersu

10.1016/j.sleep.2026.109070
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s1389-9457(26)00303-5
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

1 day from submission to first decision; 41 days from submission to decision after review; 87 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 4130 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Sleep and related disorders Sleep and Wakefulness Research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Restless Legs Syndrome Research Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Circadian rhythm and melatonin Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Human auditory perception and evaluation EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Tracheal and airway disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Educational Robotics and Engineering Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Neurological disorders and treatments Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Epilepsy research and treatment Dysphagia Assessment and Management Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring

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