Journal profile · Clinical Neurology
Sleep Medicine Reviews
ISSN 1087-0792 · eISSN 1532-2955 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1997
Sleep Medicine Reviews: CAS Zone 1 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 11.41; hybrid open access; APC about USD 5,950; median 157 days to acceptance (94 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: mostly invited papers; 135 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Sleep Medicine Reviews is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 1 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sleep and related disorders, Sleep and Wakefulness Research and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research, together about 53.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Sleep Medicine Reviews provides in-depth and up-to-date clinical reviews of sleep disorders, their aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and implications for related conditions at an individual and public health level.Articles review the clinical information published in peer-reviewed journals devoted to the many disciplines involved in sleep medicine, including: pulmonology, psychiatry, psychology, physiology, otolaryngology, paediatrics, geriatrics, cardiology, dentistry, nursing, neurology and general medicine. The journal publishes narrative reviews, systematic reviews and editorials covering area of controversy and debate, as well as areas of future research.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Clinical Neurology
Editor-in-chief Monica AndersenPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 6%); most named United States 13, Australia 5, Canada 4, Mainland China 2, France 2 (35 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Sleep and related disordersPsychology22.4%
- Sleep and Wakefulness ResearchNeuroscience20.4%
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea ResearchMedicine10.7%
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleepNeuroscience7.8%
- Circadian rhythm and melatoninNeuroscience7.3%
- Sleep and Work-Related FatiguePsychology5%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.6%
- Restless Legs Syndrome ResearchMedicine3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Clinical Neurology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Neurosciences | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: yes
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 11.41LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 11.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 21.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 21.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.83LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 4.41LetPub ·
- h-index
- 122LetPub ·
- h-index
- 229OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,410OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 8.46OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 37.02%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 94LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,239 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 124 | 59 | 109 |
| 2025 | 135 | 59 | 896 |
| 2024 | 116 | 67 | 2,168 |
| 2023 | 109 | 47 | 2,998 |
| 2022 | 117 | 51 | 5,677 |
| 2021 | 129 | 54 | 10,313 |
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
157 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 99 days – 228 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 4 days (94 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 160 days
- Sample
- 94 articles with submission and acceptance dates (288 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 acceptance (community reports)
- Mostly invited papersLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 84 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 155 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 5,950 / EUR 5,570 / GBP 4,760 / JPY 737,980 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 5,910 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- editorialThe journal publishes narrative reviews, systematic reviews and editorials covering area of controversy and debate, as well as areas of future research.Length not stated
- reviewSleep Medicine Reviews is exclusively dedicated to the publication of invited review articles. Individuals who wish to submit an article should initially contac…Length not stated
- review articleSleep Medicine Reviews is exclusively dedicated to the publication of invited review articles. Individuals who wish to submit an article should initially contac…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.
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 BV
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1997
- ISSN
- 1087-0792
- Electronic ISSN
- 1532-2955
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Sleep Medicine Reviews
What CAS zone is Sleep Medicine Reviews in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Sleep Medicine Reviews is in Zone 1 of Medicine, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Clinical Neurology / Neurosciences; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Sleep Medicine Reviews?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 11.41; CiteScore 21.1, h-index 229.
How long does peer review take at Sleep Medicine Reviews?
Based on the dates recorded on 94 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 157 days (interquartile range 99–228 days); the community-reported acceptance is “Mostly invited papers”. 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 Sleep Medicine Reviews?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 Sleep Medicine Reviews based?
Of the 35 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (13), Australia (5) and Canada (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Sleep Medicine Reviews?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Sleep Medicine Reviews is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Sleep Medicine Reviews open access, and what is the APC?
Sleep Medicine Reviews is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 5,950.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .