Journal profile · Neuroscience-Behavioral Neuroscience
Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
ISSN 2451-9944 · Elsevier · United States
Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: fully open access; APC about USD 2,560; median 66 days to acceptance (43 articles, last 24 months); 29 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Circadian rhythm and melatonin, Sleep and Wakefulness Research and Sleep and related disorders, together about 61.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms is a multidisciplinary journal for the publication of original research and review articles on basic and translational research into sleep and circadian rhythms. The journal focuses on topics covering the mechanisms of sleep/wake and circadian regulation from molecular to systems level, and on the functional consequences of sleep and circadian disruption. A key aim of the journal is the translation of basic research findings to understand and treat sleep and circadian disorders.Topics include, but are not limited to:Basic and translational researchMolecular mechanismsGenetics and epigeneticsInflammation and immunologyMemory and learningNeurological and neurodegenerative diseasesNeuropsychopharmacology and neuroendocrinologyBehavioral sleep and circadian disordersShiftworkSocial jetlag
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Neuroscience-Behavioral Neuroscience
Editor-in-chief Christopher ColwellPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 8%); most named United States 41, Switzerland 6, Mainland China 5, United Kingdom 2, Brazil 2 (66 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Circadian rhythm and melatoninNeuroscience25.3%
- Sleep and Wakefulness ResearchNeuroscience21%
- Sleep and related disordersPsychology15.3%
- Sleep and Work-Related FatiguePsychology10.8%
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea ResearchMedicine3%
- Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration MechanismsNeuroscience2.2%
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular DisturbancesMedicine1.9%
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchNeuroscience1.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine | Q2 | 62/165 | 62nd |
| Neurology (clinical) | Q2 | 168/403 | 58th |
| Neurology | Q2 | 95/201 | 52nd |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | Q2 | 46/93 | 51st |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.71LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.86LetPub ·
- h-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 74OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.63OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 148 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12 | 331 |
| 2025 | 29 | 29 | 436 |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 382 |
| 2023 | 13 | 13 | 368 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 366 |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 | 306 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
66 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 41 days – 97 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 3 days (43 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 67 days
- Sample
- 43 articles with submission and acceptance dates (44 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 9 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 16 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 45 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 59 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,560 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,510 / EUR 2,350 / GBP 2,010 / JPY 311,320 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,350 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,760 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
- Circadian LightingDeadline
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- research reportiftwork Social jetlag Article types (a) Research Reports (generally up to 6 printed journal pages or about 6,000 words) (b) Reviews (generally up to 10 printed …main text ≤ 6,000 words
- research reports(a) Research Reports (generally up to 6 printed journal pages or about 6,000 words)Length not stated
- reviewjournal pages or about 6,000 words) (b) Reviews (generally up to 10 printed journal pages or 10,000 words). Research papers must report new empirical data. Revi…main text ≤ 10,000 words
- reviews(b) Reviews (generally up to 10 printed journal pages or 10,000 words)Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2451-9944
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
How long does peer review take at Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms?
Based on the dates recorded on 43 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 66 days (interquartile range 41–97 days); authors report an average review time of about 9 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms based?
Of the 66 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 8%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (41), Switzerland (6) and Mainland China (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms open access, and what is the APC?
Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,560.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .