JSDR seeks editors with expertise in sleep medicine, circadian biology, neuroscience, or behavioral sleep science. Editors help ensure rigorous peer review and high quality publication standards.

• Demonstrated research or clinical expertise in relevant areas
• Publication record in sleep research or clinical sleep medicine
• Commitment to ethical review and timely decisions
• Ability to manage peer review workflows

• Sleep apnea and respiratory disorders
• Insomnia and behavioral sleep medicine
• Circadian rhythm and chronobiology
• Sleep technology and wearable monitoring
• Pediatric and geriatric sleep health

Provide concise details so the editorial office can review fit and expertise quickly.

• Provide primary research focus and subfields.
• List recent sleep research publications or grants.
• Share institutional affiliation and role.
• Confirm availability for review assignments.
• Disclose conflicts of interest or competing roles.
• List methodological strengths or statistical expertise.
• Include experience with clinical or translational studies.
• Provide ORCID identifier and contact details.
• State preferred article types for handling.
• Share any editorial board experience.

Once approved, editors receive onboarding resources and role expectations.

Consistent engagement helps the journal maintain timely and fair peer review.

• Confirm availability before accepting assignments.
• Provide timely decisions or transfer recommendations.
• Encourage reviewer diversity and expertise balance.
• Document rationale for major decisions.
• Escalate ethical issues to the editorial office.
• Support author development with constructive feedback.

Engaged editors help sustain the quality and reputation of JSDR.

Consistent engagement helps maintain timely reviews and high quality decisions across sleep science submissions.

• Accept assignments that match your expertise.
• Recommend backup reviewers when needed.
• Provide clear decision rationales for authors.
• Escalate ethics concerns promptly.
• Track decision timelines to avoid delays.

JSDR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in sleep science and sleep disorder research. We emphasize reproducible methods, clear clinical reporting, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in sleep research and clinical sleep medicine.