SLEEP Journal Citation Rate 2026
0161-8105
eISSN 1550-9109
Oxford University Press
US
Q3 Quartile
About SLEEP
SLEEP (S) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research and Restless Legs Syndrome Research, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0161-8105 (e-ISSN 1550-9109). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.78 (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 ~$4018 USD). OpenAlex records 20,169 works and 632,226 citations, with an h-index of 308.
SLEEP Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
SLEEP has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.78, 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 operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in SLEEP 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 against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for SLEEP
- Budget $4018 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 Compares
Compared against 4 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 0161-8105 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1550-9109 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4018 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
SLEEP is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4018.
In our subject taxonomy, SLEEP is classified under Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research, Restless Legs Syndrome Research, Sleep and Wakefulness Research and Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue.
SLEEP 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 0.779.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.779 | 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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CPAP and cardiometabolic markers in obstructive sleep apnea: a nationwide retrospective cohort
N. Tsur, Nofar Edri, Dean Dudkiewicz • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S42921845
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