(ISSN 2573-4407)
OBM Neurobiology is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. By design, the scope of OBM Neurobiology is broad, so as to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the field of Neurobiology that interfaces biology with the fundamental and clinical neurosciences. As such, OBM Neurobiology embraces rigorous multidisciplinary investigations into the form and function of neurons and glia that make up the nervous system, either individually or in ensemble, in health or disease. OBM Neurobiology welcomes original contributions that employ a combination of molecular, cellular, systems and behavioral approaches to report novel neuroanatomical, neuropharmacological, neurophysiological and neurobehavioral findings related to the following aspects of the nervous system: Signal Transduction and Neurotransmission; Neural Circuits and Systems Neurobiology; Nervous System Development and Aging; Neurobiology of Nervous System Diseases (e.g., Developmental Brain Disorders; Neurodegenerative Disorders).
OBM Neurobiology publishes research articles, technical reports and invited topical reviews. Although the OBM Neurobiology Editorial Board encourages authors to be succinct, there is no restriction on the length of the papers. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Special Issue
Sleep and Health
Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2019 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Grace E. Vincent, PhD
Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Wayville, Australia
Website: https://spectre.cqu.edu.au/profiles/view/9719
E-Mail: [email protected]
Research Interests: Shiftwork; Sleep; Physical Activity; Exercise and Sport Science, Physical Activity Assessment; Worker Health and Safety
Co-Editor
Michele Lastella, PhD
Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science; Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Wayville, Australia
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://spectre.cqu.edu.au/profiles/view/9384?_ga=2.24557052.757804103.1542169888-66314044.1470022951
Research Interests: Sleep/Wake Behaviour; Sexual Behaviour; Psychological Well-Being; Sports Psychology; Recovery
About this topic
A healthy diet, regular exercise, and quality sleep are the “three pillars” of a healthy life. Compared to diet and exercise, sleep is a less marketable aspect of health and as a result, gets considerably less attention. We are currently in a sleep loss global epidemic, with as many as 45% of adults not meeting sleep recommendations. Sleep plays a critical role in both physical and mental health throughout the lifespan. Inadequate sleep is associated with the onset and development of chronic disease, psychological disorders, and premature mortality. Therefore, it is imperative that we continue to design interventions and public health strategies to improve sleep health. This special issue will seek to address topics related to the health consequences of inadequate sleep, how other aspects of lifestyle (e.g., work) may influence sleep, and discuss interventions/solutions to improve sleep health.
Original research reports, review articles, communications, and perspectives are welcome in all areas pertinent to this topic. All accepted papers will be published free of charge.
Planned Papers
Title: Sleep Health and Help Seeking Behaviours in Australia: A Narrative Review
Authors: Kelly P Attard, Robert JT Adams, Andrew Vakulin, and Amy C Reynolds *
Affiliation: The Appleton Institute, CQUniversity Australia Wayville, Australia
Title: Association of sleep habits with various daily customs and self-reported academic performance among adolescents in Japan
Author: Jun Kohyama
Affiliation: Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center, Japan
Title: Sleep and the Wellbeing and Academic Attainment of University Students Performance among Adolescents in Japan
Author: Andy Smith
Affiliation: Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology, School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
Title: The Effects of Pupils’ Sleep Duration and Sleep Quality on School-Related Injuries
Authors: Sven Stadtmüller, Andrea Giersiefen
Affiliation: Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (FRA-UAS)
Title: Sleep dysfunction in fibromyalgia and current therapeutic approaches
Author: Kim Lawson
Affiliation: Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Title: Sleep: Relevance to immunity, behavior and disease
Author: Surbhi
Affiliation: Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Publication
Kelly P Attard, Robert JT Adams, Andrew Vakulin, Amy C Reynolds
Received: March 22, 2019; Published: June 27, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.neurobiol.1902029
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