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Is there a need for another sleep journal?

Kenneth L Lichstein1

  • 1Sleep Research Project, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, 202 Psychology Bldg, Memphis, TN 38152-3230, USA. lichstein@mail.psyc.memphis.edu

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|December 31, 2002
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A new journal, Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM), is needed to consolidate dispersed research. This aims to enhance visibility and progress in behavioral sleep medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Sleep Medicine
  • Cognitive Science
  • Sleep Research

Background:

  • The field of behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) has grown significantly.
  • BSM research is currently dispersed across various sleep and non-sleep journals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To justify the establishment of a dedicated journal for Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM).
  • To address the fragmentation of BSM literature and improve its visibility.

Main Methods:

  • A content analysis was performed on articles within sleep and non-sleep journals.
  • The study examined the availability and distribution of BSM research.

Main Results:

  • Only 17% of articles in mainstream sleep journals focus on BSM.

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  • A significant majority (75%) of BSM literature is published in non-specialized journals, reducing its impact.

    • Conclusions:

    • A dedicated Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) journal is essential to centralize this scattered research.
    • The new journal aims to stimulate clinical interest and advance scientific progress in the field.