Sleep Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
1389-9457
eISSN 1878-5506
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine (SM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research and Restless Legs Syndrome Research, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1389-9457 (e-ISSN 1878-5506). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.96 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3690 USD). OpenAlex records 16,698 works and 269,978 citations, with an h-index of 192.
Sleep Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Sleep Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.96, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Sleep Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Sleep Medicine should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Sleep Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Sleep Medicine
- Budget $3690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research, Restless Legs Syndrome Research, Sleep and Wakefulness Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Sleep Medicine Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1389-9457 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-5506 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3690 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Sleep Medicine is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3690.
In our subject taxonomy, Sleep Medicine is classified under Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research, Restless Legs Syndrome Research, Sleep and Wakefulness Research and Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue.
Sleep Medicine is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.963.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.963 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Behavioral Sleep Therapies During the Perinatal Period: A Scoping Review
Jennifer N. Felder, Bernadette McClelland, Candance Sorensen • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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