Nature and Science of Sleep

Top Research Topics at Nature and Science of Sleep?

Nature and Science of Sleep primarily tackles Sleep in non-human animals, Internal medicine, Obstructive sleep apnea, Insomnia and Polysomnography. Sleep in non-human animals research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Gerontology, Audiology and Circadian rhythm. In addition to Internal medicine research, the journal aims to explore topics under Endocrinology, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Cardiology.

Issues in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Logistic regression and Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Some problems in Obstructive sleep apnea that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Sleep apnea, Airway, Apnea–hypopnea index and Apnea. The Insomnia study featured falls within the wider field of Psychiatry.

The work on Psychiatry addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Disease. While work presented in Nature and Science of Sleep provided substantial information on Polysomnography, it also covered topics in Sleep onset and Non-rapid eye movement sleep. The work tackled in Nature and Science of Sleep goes beyond the discipline of Sleep disorder as it also encompasses Pediatrics.

• Sleep in non-human animals (32.62%)
• Internal medicine (24.22%)
• Obstructive sleep apnea (22.07%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption. (324 citations)
• Causes and consequences of sleepiness among college students (240 citations)
• Sleep duration, cardiovascular disease, and proinflammatory biomarkers. (137 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Nature and Science of Sleep:

The journal articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Sleep in non-human animals, Psychiatry, Insomnia, Polysomnography and Sleep disorder. The studies on Sleep in non-human animals discussed at the journal articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychological intervention, Gerontology and Clinical psychology. While Psychiatry is the key highlight in the published papers, thet also covered some subjects on Disease and Bioinformatics and Circadian rhythm.

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

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Psychiatry

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Nature and Science of Sleep is mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Sleep in non-human animals, Obstructive sleep apnea, Polysomnography and Insomnia. In it, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Cardiology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Internal medicine research. The work on Sleep in non-human animals tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Audiology and Electroencephalography.

The tackled Obstructive sleep apnea research is interrelated with Epworth Sleepiness Scale which concerns subjects like Excessive daytime sleepiness. While Polysomnography is the focus of Nature and Science of Sleep, it also provided insights into the studies of Hypoxemia, Sleep onset and Non-rapid eye movement sleep. The subject of Clinical psychology, which is connected to the field of Quality of life, serves as the foundation of the Insomnia research featured in the journal.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Multi-Night Validation of a Sleep Tracking Ring in Adolescents Compared with a Research Actigraph and Polysomnography (7 citations)
• The Coronavirus Pandemic: A Possible Model of the Direct and Indirect Impact of the Pandemic on Sleep Quality in Italians (5 citations)
• Profile of Solriamfetol in the Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with Narcolepsy or Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Focus on Patient Selection and Perspectives (5 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Nature and Science of Sleep (based on the number of publications) are:

• Ahmed S. BaHammam (12 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Luigi De Gennaro (8 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Steven Shea (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
• Junchao Zhu (7 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Aljohara S Almeneessier (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Nature and Science of Sleep (based on the number of publications) are:

• Harvard University (23 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• King Saud University (13 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• China Medical University (PRC) (13 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Brigham and Women's Hospital (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Flinders University (11 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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, 8.92% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.78% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.49% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.48% of all publications and 48.25% 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.

The Role of a Speech Pathologist in Sleep Issues

Another perspective to consider in the realm of Nature and Science of Sleep is the essential part that Speech Pathologists play in resolving some sleep disorders. These professionals specialize in the study of human communication disorders, which can extend into conditions like sleep apnea. They often work in collaboration with other experts like otolaryngologists and sleep physicians to provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing certain sleep issues that transverse speech, swallowing, and breathing. In some locations, such as South Dakota, becoming a speech pathologist desires specialized training and qualifications. These include a master's degree in the field along with a certain number of supervised clinical work hours, and a passing score in a national examination. Details of these requirements and more can be found in our comprehensive guide on speech pathologist requirements in South Dakota. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, including fields like speech pathology, can significantly enhance the study and understanding of sleep disorders. It not only provides a more holistic view but also paves the way for innovative treatments and therapies. Sleep, after all, is a complex biological process involving a myriad of bodily functions and systems. The more interdisciplinary our approach to its issues, the closer we may come to finding effective and long-lasting solutions.