Reviewing for JSDR provides professional recognition and keeps you informed about emerging sleep science. Reviewers contribute to scientific quality and help shape the field.

• Build expertise in evaluating sleep measurement methods
• Improve understanding of clinical sleep guidelines
• Strengthen critical appraisal skills
• Network with editors and peer reviewers

Reviewers may request acknowledgment letters for institutional or professional documentation.

Reviewers gain visibility and professional growth opportunities through service.

• Recognition in annual reviewer acknowledgments.
• Certificates of review service for professional records.
• Priority consideration for editorial roles.
• Opportunities to review cutting edge sleep research.
• Access to reviewer training resources.
• Networking with editors and guest editors.
• Visibility through reviewer activity metrics.
• Mentorship opportunities with senior editors.
• Contribution to community standards in sleep science.

High quality reviews focus on methodological rigor and clinical relevance.

• Summarize key strengths and weaknesses clearly.
• Suggest improvements tied to specific sections.
• Distinguish major issues from minor edits.
• Comment on data availability and transparency.
• Flag unsupported claims or overinterpretation.
• Note ethical or patient safety concerns.
• Maintain respectful and professional tone.
• Submit reviews within agreed timelines.

Timely reviews help authors improve manuscripts and keep publication on schedule.

Clear, timely reviews strengthen sleep research and help authors improve their work.

• Outline major and minor concerns separately.
• Reference specific sections when suggesting changes.
• Check methods, statistics, and conclusions for alignment.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
• Submit reviews within the requested timeframe.

Review contributions are recognized and help strengthen the field.

• Reviewer acknowledgments and certificates.
• Eligibility for editorial invitations over time.
• Access to reviewer development resources.
• Visibility within the sleep research community.

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.