Sleep Medicine Research

Aims & Scope

Sleep Medicine Research (Sleep Med Res) is an official journal of the Asian Society of Sleep Medicine (ASSM), Korean Society of Sleep Medicine (KSSM), and Korean Society of Sleep Research, published two times in June and December.

The journal aims to contribute to the better understanding of sleep physiology and sleep disorders.

Sleep Medicine Research covers both basic and clinical contributions relevant to physiology or pathophysiology of normal sleep and full spectrum of sleep disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, sleep movement disorders, parasomnia, sleep deprivation.

Original results from basic sleep science and related topics in medical, neurologic, psychiatric, dental, surgical, and public health fields are also included.

Papers, to be accepted, will include original article (clinical and basic sleep research), review articles, brief communications (including case reports), images in sleep medicine, and letters to the editor.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
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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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine and Neuroscience, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Epidemiological Overview of sleep Disorders in the General Population

  Citation: 264

  Authors: Maurice M.

• Sleep and Women’s Health

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Sara, Jessica, Erin

• Sleep Disturbances in Cancer: A Review

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Sonia

• Introducing the Sleep Disorders Symptom Checklist-25: A Primary Care Friendly and Comprehensive Screener for Sleep Disorders

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Karen, Carla, Michael

• Assessment of Cancer-Related Dysfunctional Beliefs about Sleep for Evaluating Sleep Disturbance in Cancer Patients

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Seockhoon, Soyoung, Byeongil

• Risk Factors and Sleep Intervention Considerations in Esports: A Review and Practical Guide

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Daniel, Sangha, Michael, Sooyeon

• Sleep Characteristics and Risk Factors of Korean Esports Athletes: An Exploratory Study

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Sangha, Daniel, Yeji, Yoojin, Sunkyung, Michael, Sooyeon

• Using Mid-Sleep Time to Determine Chronotype in Young Adults with Insomnia-Related Symptoms

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Sooyeon, Hyera, Soohyun, Sujung, Eun Yeon

• Adapting Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Insomnia in Cancer Patients

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Eric S., Sooyeon, Soyoung, Seockhoon

• Cultural Issues of Co-Sleeping in Korea

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Seockhoon, Hoyoung