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Sleep Medicine Reviews

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 50 81 110 38
Medicine 274 102 165 47

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 260
Documents by Best Scientists*: 287
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 192
SCIMAGO SJR: 4.209
Impact Factor: 9.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Sleep Medicine Reviews?

Sleep Medicine Reviews covers a variety of subjects, including Sleep in non-human animals, Psychiatry, Insomnia, Obstructive sleep apnea and Internal medicine. Research in Circadian rhythm and the interrelating topic of Melatonin were among the subjects of interest in the Sleep in non-human animals studies discussed in the journal. It concentrated on Psychiatry research, specifically Sleep disorder, Depression (differential diagnoses), Sleep medicine, Anxiety and Sleep debt.

It explores research in Sleep disorder and the adjacent study of Narcolepsy. Topics in Insomnia explored in Sleep Medicine Reviews were investigated in conjunction with research in Psychological intervention, Primary Insomnia, Cognition, Meta-analysis and Clinical psychology. The journal addresses concerns in Meta-analysis which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Randomized controlled trial and MEDLINE.

The studies on Obstructive sleep apnea discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Sleep apnea, Physical therapy and Intensive care medicine. Discussions in the journal are anchored in the subject of Physical therapy and the similar topic of Disease. Endocrinology and Cardiology are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in the journal have an impact.

  • Sleep in non-human animals (31.20%)
  • Psychiatry (18.51%)
  • Insomnia (18.21%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Epidemiology of insomnia: what we know and what we still need to learn (2492 citations)
  • Sleep function and synaptic homeostasis. (1516 citations)
  • The Metabolic Consequences of Sleep Deprivation (949 citations)

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

The most cited articles cover a variety of subjects, including Sleep in non-human animals, Psychiatry, Insomnia, Sleep disorder and Internal medicine. The journal publications hold forums on Sleep in non-human animals that merge themes from other disciplines such as Developmental psychology and Gerontology. The journal articles explore issues in Insomnia which can be linked to other research areas like Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Primary Insomnia and Clinical psychology.

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:

Sleep in non-human animals, Meta-analysis, Insomnia, Internal medicine and Obstructive sleep apnea are the subjects of interest in the journal. The journal explores topics in Sleep in non-human animals which can be helpful for research in disciplines like MEDLINE, Gerontology and Clinical psychology. The studies in Meta-analysis featured incorporate elements of Psychological intervention, Randomized controlled trial, Confidence interval, Polysomnography and Physical therapy.

Sleep Medicine Reviews focused on works that combine different research areas such as Insomnia and Context (language use). It focused on Internal medicine research but expanded to cover Endocrinology. The overlapping concepts between Intensive care medicine and Airway, Epidemiology and Positive airway pressure are the key highlights of Obstructive sleep apnea study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A systematic review of COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnoea. (30 citations)
  • The impact of glucocorticoids and statins on sleep quality (21 citations)
  • Association between diet and sleep quality: A systematic review. (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.

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

  • Michael V. Vitiello (36 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ronald R. Grunstein (33 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Dieter Riemann (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jean Krieger (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael L. Perlis (18 papers) absent at the last 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 Sleep Medicine Reviews (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Washington (41 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (41 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (39 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Pittsburgh (33 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 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, 2.21% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.07% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.53% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.53% of all publications and 48.87% 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 in Sleep Medicine

In addition to understanding the research topics and trends in sleep medicine, it might also be valuable for our readers to explore career opportunities in this field. One such promising career is a speech-language pathologist, where they can specialize in helping patients with sleep disorders affecting verbal communication. Speech pathology is an enticing field, particularly when integrated with sleep medicine. Diverse research topics discussed in our journal such as sleep disorders, insomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea can provide a solid foundation for aspiring speech-language pathologists. To become a successful professional in this field, it is crucial to understand the comprehensive nature of these sleep disorders and their potential impact on communication and overall health. Consequently, if you are considering a career as a speech-language pathologist in the field of sleep medicine, especially in California, take a look at this detailed guide: how to become a speech therapist in California. This guide will provide you with the required education, licensing process, potential career paths, and the occupational outlook in the state for aspiring professionals in this field. The integration of sleep medicine and speech pathology offers a rewarding profession that contributes significantly to improving patient care in sleep medicine. Getting a sound understanding of the field through research can set you on the right path in creating a positive impact in sleep medicine as a speech-language pathologist.

Top Publications

  • Sleep and anxiety: From mechanisms to interventions.

    Unknown

    (2021)
    506 Citations
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in patients with mental disorders and comorbid insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Unknown

    (2022)
    412 Citations
  • Obstructive sleep apnea, cognition and Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review integrating three decades of multidisciplinary research.

    Omonigho M. Bubu;Omonigho M. Bubu;Omonigho M. Bubu;Andreia G. Andrade;Ogie Q. Umasabor-Bubu;Megan M. Hogan

    (2020)
    346 Citations
  • Sleep disorders and cancer: State of the art and future perspectives

    Maria Paola Mogavero;Lourdes M. DelRosso;Francesco Fanfulla;Oliviero Bruni

    (2021)
    314 Citations
  • Sleep disturbances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression

    (2022)
    256 Citations
  • Interplay between social media use, sleep quality, and mental health in youth: A systematic review.

    Rea Alonzo;Junayd Hussain;Saverio Stranges;Kelly K. Anderson

    (2021)
    235 Citations
  • Association between diet and sleep quality: A systematic review.

    Justyna Godos;Giuseppe Grosso;Sabrina Castellano;Fabio Galvano

    (2021)
    201 Citations
  • Sleep disturbances during pregnancy and adverse maternal and fetal outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Qingdong Lu;Xiaoyan Zhang;Yunhe Wang;Jinqiao Li

    (2021)
    172 Citations

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