Aims & Scope
Journal of Sleep and Sleep Disorder Research (JSDR) publishes rigorous scientific research examining the behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological mechanisms underlying sleep and wakefulness, with emphasis on measurement, methodology, and translational applications to sleep health.
Core Research Domains
Sleep Neurobiology & Physiology
- Neural mechanisms regulating sleep-wake transitions
- Neurotransmitter systems and sleep architecture
- Brain oscillations and sleep stage dynamics
- Synaptic plasticity during sleep
- Neuroimaging studies of sleep states
- Molecular and genetic basis of sleep regulation
Circadian Rhythms & Chronobiology
- Molecular clock mechanisms and gene expression
- Light exposure effects on circadian phase
- Circadian misalignment and behavioral outcomes
- Chronotype assessment and validation
- Shift work and circadian disruption models
- Circadian influences on cognitive performance
Behavioral Sleep Science
- Sleep behavior measurement and actigraphy validation
- Cognitive-behavioral models of insomnia
- Sleep hygiene and behavioral interventions
- Sleep-related cognitions and beliefs
- Behavioral phenotyping of sleep disorders
- Sleep restriction and extension protocols
Cognitive & Performance Outcomes
- Sleep deprivation effects on attention and executive function
- Memory consolidation during sleep stages
- Psychomotor vigilance and reaction time studies
- Decision-making under sleep restriction
- Learning and skill acquisition during sleep
- Individual differences in sleep loss vulnerability
Secondary Focus Areas
Sleep Assessment & Methodology
- Polysomnography analysis and scoring methods
- Wearable technology validation for sleep tracking
- Questionnaire development and psychometric validation
- Automated sleep stage classification algorithms
- Ecological momentary assessment in sleep research
Developmental Sleep Science
- Sleep ontogeny and maturation patterns
- Pediatric sleep behavior and development
- Adolescent circadian phase delay mechanisms
- Age-related changes in sleep architecture
- Sleep and neurodevelopmental outcomes
Biobehavioral Interactions
- Sleep and immune function relationships
- Metabolic consequences of sleep disruption
- Nutrition, diet composition, and sleep quality
- Physical activity and sleep interactions
- Stress physiology and sleep regulation
Epidemiology & Population Science
- Large-scale sleep pattern surveys and analysis
- Risk factor identification for sleep disorders
- Cross-cultural sleep behavior comparisons
- Socioeconomic determinants of sleep health
- Public health implications of sleep deprivation
Emerging Research Areas
Computational Sleep Science
- Machine learning for sleep disorder prediction
- Network analysis of sleep-wake regulation
- Computational modeling of circadian systems
- Big data approaches to sleep phenotyping
Translational Sleep Research
- Animal models of human sleep disorders
- Pharmacological mechanisms affecting sleep
- Novel intervention development and testing
- Biomarker discovery for sleep disorders
Sleep & Mental Health
- Bidirectional relationships between sleep and mood
- Sleep disturbance in anxiety disorders
- Cognitive mechanisms linking sleep and depression
- Sleep-focused interventions for psychological symptoms
Note: Submissions in emerging areas undergo additional editorial review to ensure methodological rigor and alignment with the journal's scientific focus. Interdisciplinary work must demonstrate clear contribution to sleep science.
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Fast-Track Review (10-14 days to first decision)
Standard Review (21-28 days to first decision)
Requires Strong Justification
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
All submissions must follow appropriate reporting standards: CONSORT for trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for reviews, ARRIVE for animal research.
Data Transparency
Raw data, analysis code, and materials must be made available in public repositories. Data availability statements required for all empirical articles.
Ethics Approval
Human research requires IRB approval; animal research requires IACUC approval. Ethics statement mandatory in all empirical manuscripts.
Preprint Policy
Preprints on recognized servers (bioRxiv, PsyArXiv, medRxiv) welcomed. Does not preclude consideration for publication in JSDR.
