Sleep and Breathing

Top Research Topics at Sleep and Breathing?

Sleep and Breathing primarily tackles Obstructive sleep apnea, Neurology, Internal medicine, Polysomnography and Sleep apnea. Issues in Obstructive sleep apnea were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Body mass index, Physical therapy and Sleep disorder. The studies in Physical therapy featured incorporate elements of Cross-sectional study and Quality of life.

Discussions in Sleep and Breathing are anchored in the subject of Sleep disorder and the similar topic of Insomnia. The work on Neurology tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Sleep in non-human animals, Intensive care medicine, Pediatrics and Otorhinolaryngology. It explores issues in Otorhinolaryngology which can be linked to other research areas like Family medicine, MEDLINE and Emergency medicine.

It tackles studies in Cardiology and the interrelated subject of Blood pressure to gain insights into Internal medicine. Topics in Polysomnography were tackled in line with various other fields like Prospective cohort study, Sleep medicine and Apnea. Some problems in Sleep apnea that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Sleep study and Comorbidity.

• Obstructive sleep apnea (56.96%)
• Neurology (44.54%)
• Internal medicine (41.31%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Underdiagnosis of sleep apnea syndrome in U.S. communities. (350 citations)
• The reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (331 citations)
• Review of oral appliances for treatment of sleep-disordered breathing (256 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Sleep and Breathing:

The published articles mainly tackle studies in Obstructive sleep apnea, Sleep apnea, Polysomnography, Sleep disorder and Internal medicine. Issues in Obstructive sleep apnea were discussed in the journal papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Neurology, Hypopnea and Otorhinolaryngology. While work presented in the most cited papers provide substantial information on Sleep apnea, it also covers topics in Body mass index, Physical therapy, Prospective cohort study and Apnea.

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

• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Sleep and Breathing is mainly concerned with subjects like Obstructive sleep apnea, Internal medicine, Neurology, Otorhinolaryngology and Polysomnography. The studies on Obstructive sleep apnea discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Sleep apnea, Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Apnea. The research on Internal medicine tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Gastroenterology and Cardiology.

Sleep and Breathing addresses concerns in Neurology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Anesthesia, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Sleep in non-human animals, Physical therapy and Pediatrics. In Sleep and Breathing, MEDLINE, Family medicine, Emergency medicine, Positive airway pressure and Airway are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Otorhinolaryngology research. While it focused on Polysomnography, it was also able to explore topics like Oxygen saturation (medicine), Breathing, Cohort and Receiver operating characteristic.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The examination of sleep quality for frontline healthcare workers during the outbreak of COVID-19. (51 citations)
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Risk of COVID-19 Infection, Hospitalization and Respiratory Failure. (25 citations)
• Decrease in sleep quality during COVID-19 outbreak. (13 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 Sleep and Breathing (based on the number of publications) are:

• Sergio Tufik (46 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Kingman P. Strohl (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Ahmed S. BaHammam (32 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Nikolaus C. Netzer (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Lia Bittencourt (27 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more 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 Sleep and Breathing (based on the number of publications) are:

• Case Western Reserve University (64 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Federal University of São Paulo (57 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Veterans Health Administration (39 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
• Stanford University (39 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• King Saud University (34 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than 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, 7.23% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.81% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.55% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.08% of all publications and 62.56% 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 Opportunities and Pathways in Related Fields

While exploring the interdisciplinary nature of sleep and breathing disorders, one might wonder about various career paths in related fields. One notable profession concerned with these issues is Speech-Language Pathology. This profession tends to overlap significantly with Sleep and Breathing studies, as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) often helps patients struggling with sleep apnea, among other disorders.

For instance, to become a Speech-Language Pathologist in Tennessee, one must meet certain specific educational, examination, and licensure requirements. A detailed guide that elaborately explains the academic, examination, and hands-on experience requirements to apply for a tennessee slp license may be beneficial for those interested in this profession.

Furthermore, reinforcing your learning with practical experience in related fields or sub-disciplines could provide an edge for aspiring professionals. Therefore, in addition to theoretical knowledge, it’s critical to understand the practical applications and implications of the studies conducted in Sleep and Breathing topics.