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Behavioral Sleep Medicine
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Behavioral Sleep Medicine

1540-2002

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hbsm20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 351 130 117 18
Neuroscience 373 15 13 6
Medicine 1561 60 62 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 217
Documents by Best Scientists*: 171
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 67
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.832
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Behavioral Sleep Medicine?

Behavioral Sleep Medicine is mainly concerned with subjects like Sleep in non-human animals, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Insomnia and Physical therapy. It addresses concerns in Sleep in non-human animals which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Developmental psychology, Young adult and Gerontology. The study on Developmental psychology presented in it intersects with subjects under the field of Bedtime.

The study on Gerontology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The presented research on Clinical psychology deals specifically with Cognition but it also addresses topics in Arousal. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Psychiatry but it intersects with the subject of Audiology.

It explores topics in Insomnia which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Primary Insomnia, Internal medicine, Polysomnography and Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. In addition to Physical therapy research, the journal aims to explore topics under Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial, Sleep onset, Sleep apnea and Obstructive sleep apnea. Many of the studies tackled connect Actigraphy with a similar field of study like Sleep onset latency.

  • Sleep in non-human animals (41.76%)
  • Clinical psychology (31.47%)
  • Psychiatry (30.29%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Development of Short Forms From the PROMIS™ Sleep Disturbance and Sleep-Related Impairment Item Banks (384 citations)
  • Insomnia as a Health Risk Factor (290 citations)
  • Sleep and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. (274 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Behavioral Sleep Medicine:

The published articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Sleep in non-human animals, Psychiatry, Insomnia, Clinical psychology and Physical therapy. The featured Sleep in non-human animals studies in the journal papers mainly concentrate on Developmental psychology but also cover areas of interest in Sleep deprivation, Bedtime and Stressor. The journal articles explore research in Clinical psychology alongside concepts in Comorbidity and other areas of study in Cross-sectional study.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Statistics
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Sleep in non-human animals, Insomnia, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry and Depression (differential diagnoses). The studies on Sleep in non-human animals discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Gerontology, Audiology and Environmental health. Insomnia research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Psychological intervention, Randomized controlled trial, Mood, Physical therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

The research on Clinical psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Sleep quality, Intervention (counseling), Sleep disorder, Cognition and Association (psychology). While work presented in Behavioral Sleep Medicine provided substantial information on Psychiatry, it also covered topics in Early pregnancy factor and Harm. Issues in Depression (differential diagnoses) were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Mental health, Prospective cohort study, Posttraumatic stress and Anxiety.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Sleep Health as Measured by RU SATED: A Psychometric Evaluation. (17 citations)
  • Correlates of Sleep Duration in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review. (7 citations)
  • Mid-Pregnancy Insomnia and its Association with Perinatal Depressive Symptoms: A Prospective Cohort Study (7 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Daniel J. Taylor (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Daniel J. Buysse (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kenneth L. Lichstein (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Sonia Ancoli-Israel (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Christina S. McCrae (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pittsburgh (36 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (26 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Diego (23 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (21 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Brown University (20 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 0.94% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.29% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.00% of all publications and 40.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Paths in Behavioral Sleep Medicine

An interest in Behavioral Sleep Medicine could lead to a rewarding career path. There are several professional roles one could pursue within this field such as becoming a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, Clinical Psychologist, or even a Forensic Scientist specializing in sleep-related issues. For instance, a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist would typically work with patients to address sleep disorders and improve sleep health through behavior change. They may utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), or other similar therapeutic techniques. Clinical psychologists within this field delve deeper into the relationship between sleep and mental health. They could focus their research on topics such as the impact of insomnia on anxiety and depression or explore the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function. Another interesting career path in this area can be that of a Forensic Scientist. These professionals apply scientific methods to answer questions related to law enforcement, such as investigating the causes or timing of a death. If the role of a Forensic Scientist intrigues you, learning about how to be a forensic scientist in Hawaii can be a good starting point. Hawaii, with its distinct lifestyle and opportunities, could offer unique experiences and knowledge in pursuing a career within forensic science and sleep medicine research. No matter which path you choose, having a foundation in Behavioral Sleep Medicine can open up rewarding and impactful career opportunities.

Top Publications

  • Prevalence of Poor Sleep Quality in Nursing Staff: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

    Liang-Nan Zeng;Yuan Yang;Yuan Yang;Chen Wang;Xiao-Hong Li

    (2020)
    80 Citations
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Insomnia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

    Yuan-Yuan Wang;Fei Wang;Wei Zheng;Ling Zhang

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • Physical Activity, Sleep and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Influence of Physical, Mental and Social Well-being

    Neha P Gothe;Diane K Ehlers;Elizabeth A Salerno;Jason Fanning

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • Insomnia Disorder and Behaviorally Induced Insufficient Sleep Syndrome: Prevalence and Relationship to Depression in College Students.

    Allison B Williams;Joseph M Dzierzewski;Sarah C Griffin;Mackenzie J Lind

    (2020)
    60 Citations
  • Relationship between Sleep Problems and Self-Injury: A Systematic Review.

    Habibolah Khazaie;Ali Zakiei;William Vaughn McCall;Khadijeh Noori

    (2021)
    50 Citations
  • Correlates of Sleep Duration in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review.

    Zhiguang Zhang;Eduarda Sousa-Sa;Eduarda Sousa-Sa;Joao Rafael Rodrigues Pereira;Joao Rafael Rodrigues Pereira;Anthony D Okely;Anthony D Okely

    (2021)
    45 Citations
  • Validity of Actigraphy in Young Adults With Insomnia

    Jacob M Williams;Daniel J Taylor;Danica C Slavish;Christie E Gardner

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Food Insecurity is Associated with Objectively Measured Sleep Problems

    Wendy M. Troxel;Ann Haas;Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar;Andrea S. Richardson

    (2020)
    38 Citations

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