Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine

Aims & Scope

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine focuses on clinical sleep medicine.

Its emphasis is publication of papers with direct applicability and/or relevance to the clinical practice of sleep medicine.

This includes clinical trials, clinical reviews, clinical commentary and debate, medical economic/practice perspectives, case series and novel/interesting case reports.

In addition, the journal will publish proceedings from conferences, workshops and symposia sponsored by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine or other organizations related to improving the practice of sleep medicine.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	3.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.120

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	129

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4004

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2953

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Neuroscience, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Rules for Scoring Respiratory Events in Sleep: Update of the 2007 AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events

  Citation: 4067

  Authors: Richard B., Rohit, Daniel J., David, Conrad, Vishesh K., Carole L., Reena, Sairam, Stuart F., Susan, Kingman P., Sally L. Davidson, Michelle M.

• Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation, Management and Long-term Care of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults

  Citation: 2311

  Authors:

• Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnostic Testing for Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline

  Citation: 2245

  Authors: Vishesh K., Dennis H., Susmita, David C., Reena, Kannan, Christopher G.

• Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

  Citation: 1422

  Authors: Sharon, Lauren, Daniel, Cynthia, Michael

• AASM Scoring Manual Updates for 2017 (Version 2.4)

  Citation: 1165

  Authors: Richard B., Rita, Charlene, Susan M., Robin M., Stuart F., Matthew T., Bradley V.

• Recommended Amount of Sleep for Pediatric Populations: A Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

  Citation: 1136

  Authors: Shalini, Lee J., Carolyn, Wendy A., Suresh, Robin M., Beth A., Kiran, Cynthia, Stuart F., Carol L., Matthew M., Merrill S.

• Clinical Practice Guideline for the Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline

  Citation: 1080

  Authors: Michael J., Daniel J., Andrew D., David N., Jonathan L.

• Behavioral and Physiological Consequences of Sleep Restriction

  Citation: 1077

  Authors: Siobhan, David F.

• Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Unattended Portable Monitors in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adult Patients

  Citation: 1043

  Authors:

• The Visual Scoring of Sleep in Adults

  Citation: 815

  Authors: Michael H., Sonia, Michael H., Sudhansu, Madeleine M., Max, Sheldon, Sharon A., Meir H., Thomas, Mark R., Conrad

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