JSDR provides reviewers with tools and guidance to support efficient, high quality reviews. Resources focus on evaluating sleep measurement methods, data transparency, and clinical relevance.

• Verify that sleep scoring methods are described clearly
• Check that cohort definitions align with disorder criteria
• Assess whether data and code access statements are complete
• Recommend clarifications for clinical interpretation

Reviewers can contact the editorial office for clarification on review criteria or conflicts. Email [email protected] for assistance.

Access structured templates and criteria to support consistent reviews.

• Structured review templates and scoring rubrics.
• Guidance on assessing sleep measurement tools.
• Ethics and integrity escalation pathways.
• Data transparency and reproducibility checklists.
• Conflict of interest disclosure guidance.
• Access to journal policy updates.
• Resources on reporting standards for sleep trials.
• Tips for providing constructive feedback.
• Support for statistical and methodological review.
• Communications guidance for author queries.

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.

Use journal resources to stay consistent and efficient.

• Follow scoring rubrics for each article type.
• Refer to ethics guidance for complex cases.
• Reach out to the editorial office for questions.

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.