Nature and Science of Sleep

Papers
(The TQCC of Nature and Science of Sleep is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
Emotional and Environmental Factors Aggravating Dream Enactment Behaviors in Patients with Isolated REM Sleep Behavior Disorder79
Association Between EEG Microarousal During Nocturnal Sleep and Next-Day Selective Attention in Mild Sleep-Restricted Healthy Undergraduates71
Development and Evaluation of a Hypertension Prediction Model for Community-Based Screening of Sleep-Disordered Breathing65
Progressive Pontine-Medullary Dysfunction Leads to REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Symptoms in a Chronic Model of Parkinson’s Disease50
Causal Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Migraine: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study50
Evaluating Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Risk Factors44
Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Kidney Stones: NHANES 2015–2018 and Mendelian Randomization40
Performance of Four Screening Tools for Identifying Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients with Insomnia39
Enlarged Perivascular Space and Its Correlation with Polysomnography Indicators of Obstructive Sleep Apnea38
Frequency‑Specific Regional Homogeneity Alterations and Cognitive Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Before and After Short-Term Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment35
α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonist PNU-282987 Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment Induced by Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia35
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Insomnia Symptoms Among the Chinese General Public After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epidemic Was Initially Controlled35
Intensity and Network Structure of Insomnia Symptoms and the Role of Mental Health During the First Two Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic34
Associations of Baseline Sleep Microarchitecture with Cognitive Function After 8 Years in Middle-Aged and Older Men from a Community-Based Cohort Study34
Association of Sleep Duration with Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Among American Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study34
Machine Learning Analyses Reveal Circadian Features Predictive of Risk for Sleep Disturbance32
Impact of Body Composition on Sleep and Its Relationship with Sleep Disorders: Current Insights31
Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Enuresis in Children: Current Perspectives and Beyond31
Impact of Preoperative Daytime Sleepiness and Insomnia on Therapy Adherence and Neurostimulation Amplitude in Unilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation30
Association of Sleep Pattern and Genetic Susceptibility with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Analysis of the UK Biobank28
The Impact of Glycolipid Metabolic Disorders on Severity Stage-Specific Variation of Cardiac Autonomic Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Data-Driven Clinical Study28
Prevalence of Current Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms Among Patients Treated with Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder27
The Interplay Among Natural Menopause, Insomnia, and Cognitive Health: A Population-Based Study26
Interactive Effect of Combined Intermittent and Sustained Hypoxia and High-Fat Diet on the Colonic Mucosal Microbiome and Host Gene Expression in Mice26
Clinical Characteristics Combined with Craniofacial Photographic Analysis in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea25
Sex Differences in the Relationship Between Self-Reporting of Snoring and Cardiovascular Risk:An Analysis of NHANES25
Daytime Sleep-Tracking Performance of Four Commercial Wearable Devices During Unrestricted Home Sleep25
Variation in Gut Microbiota Composition is Associated with Sleep Quality and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults with Insomnia25
Daytime Sleep as Compensation for the Effects of Reduced Nocturnal Sleep on the Incidence of Hypertension: A Cohort Study25
Sleep and Pain in Veterans with Chronic Pain: Effects of Psychological Pain Treatment and Temporal Associations25
Exploring the Multifaceted Landscape of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Insights into Prevalence, Severity, and Coexisting Conditions25
The Relationship Between Postoperative Opioid Analgesia and Sleep Apnea Severity in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Controlled, Triple-Blinded Trial24
The Bidirectional Associations Between Insomnia and Psychotic-Like Experiences Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic24
Sleep Education for Elders Program (SLEEP): Promising Pilot Results of a Virtual, Health Educator-Led, Community-Delivered Sleep Behavior Change Intervention23
The Association Between School Connectedness and Sleep Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review22
Exhaled Nitric Oxide as a Surrogate Marker for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity Grading: An In-Hospital Population Study21
EEG Activation Does Not Differ in Simple and Complex Episodes of Disorders of Arousal: A Spectral Analysis Study21
Snoring Sound Characteristics are Associated with Common Carotid Artery Profiles in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Corrigendum]21
Impact of Preoperative Sleep Disturbances on Postoperative Delirium in Patients with Intracranial Tumors: A Prospective, Observational, Cohort Study21
A Prediction Nomogram of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Obesity Based on the Liver Stiffness and Abdominal Visceral Adipose Tissue Quantification20
Sleep Architecture and Sleep EEG Alterations are Associated with Impaired Cognition Under Sleep Restriction20
Individualized Treatment Patterns for Patients with Narcolepsy Treated with Oxybate: A Clinical Practice Perspective19
Gender Differences in Prevalence of Sleepy Driving Among Young Drivers in Saudi Arabia18
Sleep Duration Irregularity is Associated with Elevated Blood Pressure During Submaximal Exercise in Young Adults18
The 3% Oxygen Desaturation Index is an Independent Risk Factor for Hypertension Among Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea18
Peripheral Iron Metabolism is Associated with Leg Movements on Polysomnography but Not with the Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome or Its Impact on Patients18
Sex Differences in the Associations Between Chronic Diseases and Insomnia Symptoms Among Older Adults in India17
The Association Between Dry Eye and Sleep Disorders: The Evidence and Possible Mechanisms17
Substituting Book Reading for Screen Time Benefits Preschoolers’ Sleep Health: Results from the Ulm SPATZ Health Study17
Daytime Sleep Behaviors and Cognitive Performance in Middle- to Older-Aged Adults Living with and without HIV Infection17
Depression, Sleep Health & Sociodemographic Correlates in a Nationwide Survey: Implications for Depression Treatment During the COVID-1916
COVID-19 Vaccine Could Trigger the Relapse of Secondary Hypersomnia16
Poor Sleep Quality is an Independent Risk Factor for Acquired Premature Ejaculation16
Factors Associated with Insomnia Among Truck Drivers in Japan16
The Associations Between Objectively Measured Gait Speed and Subjective Sleep Quality in First-Year University Students, According to Gender16
Effects of Metabolic Factors on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Corrigendum]16
Symptomatic, Drug-Resistant Narcolepsy Remission After Fenestration of an Arachnoid Cyst – A Case Report16
Causal Effects of Sleep Traits on Angina Pectoris: Mediation by Cardiovascular Risk Factors16
Causal Relations Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Stroke: A Mendelian Randomization Study15
Sleep Patterns During Pre-Competition Training Phase: A Comparison Between Male and Female Collegiate Swimmers15
Association Between Central Sleep Apnea and Left Atrial Enlargement in Snoring Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction15
Secular Trends in Sleep Conditions in Chinese Elderly Individuals: A National Population-Based Study15
Clinical Predictors of Mixed Apneas in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)15
Association Between Preoperative Sleep Disturbance and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly: A Retrospective Cohort Study14
Sleep Duration and Insomnia with Comorbid Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Chinese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study14
Diffusion Tensor Imaging Analysis Along the Perivascular Space (DTI-ALPS) Demonstrates That Sleep Disorders Exacerbate Glymphatic Circulatory Impairment and Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Alzhe14
Association Between Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Osteoarthritis: Insights from Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization and Bioinformatics Analysis14
Sleep Disturbances in Chinese Children with Epilepsy: Associations with Behavioral Problems and Quality of Life14
Overweight/Obese Status Synergistically Worsens Nocturnal Time-to-Time Blood Pressure in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea14
Using Apnea–Hypopnea Duration per Hour to Predict Hypoxemia Among Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea14
Fragmented Sleep and the Prevalence of Hypertension in Middle-Aged and Older Individuals14
The Emerging Importance of Sleep Regularity on Cardiovascular Health and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: A Review of the Literature14
A Machine Learning Model for Predicting Sleep and Wakefulness Based on Accelerometry, Skin Temperature and Contextual Information14
Melatonin’s Benefits and Risks as a Therapy for Sleep Disturbances in the Elderly: Current Insights14
End-to-End Sleep Staging Using Nocturnal Sounds from Microphone Chips for Mobile Devices14
The Effect of a Gluten-Free Diet on Sleep Disturbances in Children with Celiac Disease13
Association Between Reading Habit and Sleep Among Age Over 40 Years Community Residents: A Population-Based Evidence Study13
Establishment and Application Evaluation of an Improved Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Questionnaire for Chinese Community: The CNCQ-OSA13
Short Sleep Duration and Erectile Dysfunction: A Review of the Literature13
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Poor Sleep During Different Trimesters of Pregnancy Among Women in China: A Cross-Sectional Study13
A Study of Factors Causing Sleep State Misperception in Patients with Depression13
Fatigue and Pruritus Impact Sleep Quality in Hemodialysis Patients12
The Association Between Insomnia and Atherosclerosis: A Brief Report12
Simulated Night- Shift Schedule Disrupts the Plasma Lipidome and Reveals Early Markers of Cardiovascular Disease Risk12
Stress Susceptibility Moderates the Relationship Between Eveningness Preference and Poor Sleep Quality in Non-Acute Mood Disorder Patients and Healthy Controls12
Not Only Excessive Daytime Sleepiness but Also Depression Symptoms, Chronological Age and Onset-Age Were Associated with Impulsivity in Narcolepsy Type 1 Patients12
Causal Associations Between Sleep Traits and Low Grip Strength: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study12
Sleep Quality and Associated Factors in Premenopausal, Perimenopausal, and Postmenopausal Women in Korea: Findings from the K-Stori 201612
Causal Relationship Between Childhood Obesity and Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Analysis12
Ferrostatin-1 Reversed Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia-Induced Ferroptosis in Aortic Endothelial Cells via Reprogramming Mitochondrial Function12
The Relationship Between Poor Sleep and Memory Impairment Among Shift Nurses in China: A Cross-Sectional Study12
Bidirectional Interaction of Sepsis and Sleep Disorders: The Underlying Mechanisms and Clinical Implications12
Phase-Amplitude Coupling in Theta and Beta Bands: A Potential Electrophysiological Marker for Obstructive Sleep Apnea12
Analysis of the Improvement Sequence in Insomnia Symptoms and Factors Influencing the Treatment Outcomes of Smartphone-Delivered CBT in Patients with Insomnia Disorder12
Nightmares in People with COVID-19: Did Coronavirus Infect Our Dreams?12
Comparison of the Effects of Sufentanil and Fentanyl on Postoperative Sleep Quality of Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Corrigendum]11
The Relationship Between Digital Activity and Bedtime, Sleep Duration, and Sleep Quality in Chinese Working Youth11
Characteristics and Mechanism of Upper Airway Collapse Revealed by Dynamic MRI During Natural Sleep in Patients with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea11
Balancing Innovation and Integrity: The Role of AI in Research and Scientific Writing11
Timing of Sleep in the Break Between Two Consecutive Night-Shifts: The Effect of Different Strategies on Daytime Sleep and Night-Time Neurobehavioural Function11
Subjective Poor Sleep Quality is Associated with Higher Blood Pressure and Prevalent Hypertension in General Population Independent of Sleep Disordered Breathing11
The Relationship Between Cognitive Impairments and Sleep Quality Measures in Persistent Insomnia Disorder11
Impaired Attention in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Preliminary Study of Behavior Combined with Neuroelectrophysiology11
Burden of Sleep Disturbance During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review11
Association Between Triglyceride Glucose Index-Waist Circumference and Risk of First Myocardial Infarction in Chinese Hypertensive Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: An Observational Cohort Study11
Semi-Individualized Acupuncture for Insomnia Disorder and Oxidative Stress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial11
The Clinical Effect of Blue Light Therapy on Patients with Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder11
Association Between Occupational Stress and Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review11
Comparison of Composite Lipid Indices in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea11
Performance Investigation of Somfit Sleep Staging Algorithm10
Correlation Analysis of Characteristics of Intestinal Microbiota and Cytokine Levels in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome10
Association Between Eating Habits and Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Population-Based Study10
Generalized EEG Slowing Across Phasic REM Sleep, Not Subjective RBD Severity, Predicts Neurodegeneration in Idiopathic RBD10
Associations of Intermittent Hypoxia Burden with Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea10
Snoring Sound Characteristics are Associated with Common Carotid Artery Profiles in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea10
Impact of Desaturation Patterns versus Apnea–Hypopnea Index in the Development of Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients10
Targeting Orexin Receptors for the Treatment of Insomnia: From Physiological Mechanisms to Current Clinical Evidence and Recommendations10
An Exploration of Self-Reported Sleep Inertia Symptoms Using Network Analysis10
Nocturnal Brain Activity Differs with Age and Sex: Comparisons of Sleep EEG Power Spectra Between Young and Elderly Men, and Between 60–80-Year-Old Men and Women10
Longitudinal Analysis of Sleep-Wake States in Neonatal Rats Subjected to Hypoxia-Ischemia9
Cognitive Appraisal of Sleep and Brain Activation in Response to Sleep-Related Sounds in Healthy Adults9
Association Between Pre-Stroke Subjective Sleep Status and Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: A Nationwide Multi-Center Prospective Registry9
Spotlight on Sleep Stage Classification Based on EEG9
Subjective Sleep Disruption and Mood Disorders are Associated with the Risk of Chronic Pain in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea9
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Home Sleep Test in Taiwan During the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic9
Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on Sporting Performance in Athletes: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis9
Lifestyle and Job-Related Factors Associated with Sleep Quality: Gender-Specific Insights from Taiwanese Hospital Physicians9
Circulating microRNAs as Potential Diagnostic Biomarkers for Poor Sleep Quality9
Immunoregulatory Effect of Short-Chain Fatty Acids from Gut Microbiota on Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Associated Hypertension9
Association of Delayed Sleep/Wake Rhythm with Depression During the First COVID-19 Lockdown in France9
Association of Objective Sleep Characteristics and Incident Angina Pectoris: A Longitudinal Analysis from the Sleep Heart Health Study9
Mendelian Randomization Analysis Identifies Causal Effects of Multi-Site Chronic Pain on Obstructive Sleep Apnea9
The Subjective and Objective Improvement of Non-Invasive Treatment of Schumann Resonance in Insomnia—A Randomized and Double-Blinded Study [Corrigendum]9
The Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Sleep Log and Actigraphy Outcomes in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Secondary Analysis9
Latent Profiles and Transitions of Bedtime Procrastination Among Chinese College Students: The Predictive Roles of Anxiety, Depression, Problematic Smartphone Use and Self-Control9
The Impact of Delayed School Start Times During COVID-19 on Academic Performance: A Longitudinal Naturalistic Study in Italian High Schools9
Shorter Sleep Predicts Longer Subsequent Day Sedentary Duration in Healthy Midlife Adults, but Not in Those with Sleep Apnea8
Abnormal Spontaneous Brain Activity and Cognitive Impairment in Obstructive Sleep Apnea8
Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine: The Dawn of a New Era8
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson’s Disease8
Use of CPAP Machines in the Perioperative Setting in Ambulatory Surgical Centers8
The Mediating Role of Cognitive Reappraisal on Bedtime Procrastination and Sleep Quality in Higher Educational Context: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study8
Mood Disorders are Correlated with Autonomic Nervous Function in Chronic Insomnia Patients with OSA [Corrigendum]8
Deep Learning-Based Quantification of Adenoid Hypertrophy and Its Correlation with Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea8
Tongue Biting Event in Patients with Sleep-Related Facial Mandibular Myoclonus: A Case Series Study8
Emfit Bed Sensor Activity Shows Strong Agreement with Wrist Actigraphy for the Assessment of Sleep in the Home Setting8
Predicting OSA Using Radiographs of the Airway Anatomy8
Effects of Intranasal Insulin Pretreatment on Preoperative Sleep Quality and Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Valve Replacement for Rheumatic Heart Disease8
Nocturnal Oxygen Desaturation Index Correlates with Respiratory Depression in Post-Surgical Patients Receiving Opioids – A Post-Hoc Analysis from the Prediction of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depressio8
Phenotypic Interindividual Differences in the Dynamic Structure of Sleep in Healthy Young Adults8
Associations of Subjective Sleep Quality with Wearable Device-Derived Resting Heart Rate During REM Sleep and Non-REM Sleep in a Cohort of Japanese Office Workers8
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Disease Severity and Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism8
Automatic Driver Drowsiness Detection Using Artificial Neural Network Based on Visual Facial Descriptors: Pilot Study8
Insomnia and Related Factors During the Delta Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Kingdom of Bahrain: A Cross-Sectional Study8
Effect of Interaction Between Slow Wave Sleep and Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Insulin Resistance: A Large-Scale Study8
Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS): Translation and Evaluation of Its Psychometric Properties in an Arabic Version7
The Subjective and Objective Improvement of Non-Invasive Treatment of Schumann Resonance in Insomnia—A Randomized and Double-Blinded Study7
Risk Factors for Sleepiness at the Wheel and Sleep-Related Car Accidents Among Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Data from the French Pays de la Loire Sleep Cohort7
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Circadian Rhythm Disturbance, Hypertension, and Kidney Stone: An Attractive Quadrangle? [Letter]7
APAP Treatment Acceptance Rate and Cost-Effectiveness of Telemedicine in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial7
EEG Patterns Prior to Motor Activations of Parasomnias: A Systematic Review7
Biomarkers and Dynamic Cerebral Autoregulation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome7
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis: Prevalence, Features and Associated Factors7
Are Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines Associated with Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Insomnia Comorbid with Depression? A Pilot Study7
Excessive Daytime Napping Increases the Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Meta-Analysis and a Mendelian Randomization Study7
Impact of Replacing Sedentary Behavior with Physical Activity and Sleep on Stroke Risk: A Prospective Cohort Study7
Altered Functional Connectivity of the Thalamus Subregions Associated with Impaired Attention After Sleep Deprivation7
Child Sleep Problems Affect Mothers and Fathers Differently: How Infant and Young Child Sleep Affects Paternal and Maternal Sleep Quality, Emotion Regulation, and Sleep-Related Cognitions7
Association Between Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Cross-Sectional Study7
Averaging Times for Pulse Oximeter Measurements – A Review of Manuscripts Published in the Top Five Sleep Medicine Journals7
The Interplay Between Problematic Online Pornography Use, Psychological Stress, Emotion Dysregulation and Insomnia Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mediation Analysis7
Effects of Sleep Reactivity on Sleep Macro-Structure, Orderliness, and Cortisol After Stress: A Preliminary Study in Healthy Young Adults7
Multi-Night at-Home Evaluation of Improved Sleep Detection and Classification with a Memory-Enhanced Consumer Sleep Tracker7
Effects of Dinner Timing on Sleep Stage Distribution and EEG Power Spectrum in Healthy Volunteers7
Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Predicting Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Children7
Effect of General Anesthesia vs Regional Anesthesia on Sleep Disturbance in Elderly Patients After Discharge from the Hospital for 3 Months7
Associations Between Sleep Duration and Cardiometabolic Diseases Among Residents in Southwest China7
The Impacts of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity on Brain White Matter Integrity and Cognitive Functions in Children: A Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study7
Searching for Novel Candidate Biomarkers of RLS in Blood by Proteomic Analysis7
Commentary on the Paper by Gagliano et al: Artificial Neural Networks Analysis of Polysomnographic and Clinical Features in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): From Sleep Alteratio7
Self-Compassion as a Mediator Linking Sleep Disturbances with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Four-Wave, Cross-Lagged Study7
Longitudinal Reciprocal Relationships Between Subjective Social Status and Short Sleep Duration in a German Population-Based Sample7
Sleep Quality is an Independent Predictor of Blood Glucose and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Longitudinal Study of 4550 Chinese Women7
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