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.
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Rapid publication: manuscripts are undertaken in 7 days from acceptance to publication (average values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2019, 1-2 days of FREE language polishing time is also included in this period).
Special Issue
Sleep and Health
Submission Deadline: October 15, 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: g.vincent@cqu.edu.au
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: m.lastella@cqu.edu.au
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.
- Potential topics include but are not limited to;
- Basic sleep physiology
- Consequences of inadequate sleep
- The influence of various agents on sleep (medications, caffeine etc)
- The impact of lifestyle behaviours on sleep (work, physical activity, dietary patterns)
- Sleep as a public health issue
- Sleep in special populations (athletes, shiftworkers, travelers)
- Sleep-related health conditions
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 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
Open Access
Research Article
E. Papaconstantinou, V. Quick, E. Vogel, S. Coffey
Received: August 09, 2019; Published: October 31, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.neurobiol.1904044
Open Access
Original Research
Srinivasan Periasamy, Se-Ping Chien, Bing-Fang Lee, Dur-Zong Hsu, Ming-Yie Liu
Received: March 31, 2019; Published: July 17, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.neurobiol.1903033
Open Access
Review
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