Journal decision profile

Sleep Advances

Psychology · Medicine

Sleep Advances' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.0, ranking Q3 in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Oxford University PressUnited KingdomeISSN 2632-5012
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
1.0

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 0.53.

Review & acceptance time
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Review & acceptance timeCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
100 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 64–167 days

54 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 54% coverage · 2024–2025

Sleep Advances accepts papers a median of 100 days after submission, including peer review and revisions. That is faster than 85% of comparable journals with PubMed timing data.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$2,054

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
1.02026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#211 / 2,165LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
3.3%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
0.11MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
100 daysIQR 64–167 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
259 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share3.3%

34 of 1,037 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share0.2%

2 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI0.11×

Below field-year expectation

Source output rank#211

of 2,165 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 0.11, so its typical recent paper runs about 89% below its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

3.3% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2020–2025

82020
2362021
2612022
2452023
2952024
2652025

Recent work-type mix

1,037 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Conference abstract57.4%
Article39.6%
Review1.9%
Erratum0.5%
Paratext0.4%
Retraction0.2%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Sleep and related disorders329
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research291
Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue106
Sleep and Wakefulness Research77
Circadian rhythm and melatonin33
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms20
Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring10
Child Development and Digital Technology7
Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control7
Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights7
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-16. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 1,037 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyQ3
PhysiologyQ4
Cognitive NeuroscienceQ4

Is Sleep Advances a good journal?

A mid-ranked Q3 journal by citation data

By citation data, Sleep Advances is a mid-ranked journal: it is Q3 in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, the third quarter of journals by score, below the subfield median, and ranks #926 of 1,171 Neuroscience journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 80%). Sleep Advances' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.0. Recent papers took a median of 100 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,054 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Physiology, and Cognitive Neuroscience, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q3
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Rank in Neuroscience
#926 of 1,171
Top 80%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
1.0
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
100 days
Median, PubMed records
Open access fee (APC)
$2,054
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
265
OpenAlex works

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Q3
Subfield Quartile
N/A
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#926
of 1,171 Neuroscience field journals
#122
among Q3 Neuroscience journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
1,396
H-Index
20
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
1,396
Subject Areas
Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyPhysiologyCognitive Neuroscience

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Sleep Advances

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Sleep Advances' papers in subfields including Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Physiology, and Cognitive Neuroscience. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

    Sleep Advances homepage ↗
  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in Sleep Advances' author guidelines; Oxford University Press runs the submission site. Every author usually needs an ORCID iD, and the corresponding author needs an account on the submission site.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,054 USD for this open-access journal. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 100 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). Sleep Advances does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Sleep Advances

Is Sleep Advances a good journal?

By citation data, Sleep Advances is a mid-ranked journal: it is Q3 in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, the third quarter of journals by score, below the subfield median, and ranks #926 of 1,171 Neuroscience journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 80%). Sleep Advances' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.0. Recent papers took a median of 100 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,054 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Physiology, and Cognitive Neuroscience, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Sleep Advances' Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Sleep Advances' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.0, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Sleep Advances?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Sleep Advances or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. What recent PubMed records do show is speed: accepted papers took a median of 100 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare Sleep Advances' quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Sleep Advances in?

Sleep Advances' best quartile is Q3. By OpenAlex subfield: Q3 in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology; Q4 in Physiology; Q4 in Cognitive Neuroscience. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Sleep Advances will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does Sleep Advances take to accept a paper?

Sleep Advances accepts papers a median of 100 days after submission across 54 recent PubMed records with both dates; the middle half took 64–167 days. This includes peer review, editorial handling, and revisions.

How long is the peer review time at Sleep Advances?

PubMed records when a manuscript was received and accepted, not the individual review stages, so peer review time on its own is not available. The full time from submission to acceptance at Sleep Advances, which includes peer review and revisions, has a median of 100 days. For the time to a first decision, check the journal's own website.

Is Sleep Advances faster than similar journals?

Sleep Advances' median of 100 days from submission to acceptance is faster than 85% of comparable journals with PubMed timing data.

How much does it cost to publish in Sleep Advances?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,054 USD for Sleep Advances. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Sleep Advances?

Comparable journals include Sleep Medicine Reviews, Nature and Science of Sleep, Frontiers in Sleep, and Sleep Medicine. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Sleep Advances?

Submit online through the link in Sleep Advances' author guidelines on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter. Accepted papers took a median of 100 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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