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Sleep Disorders: New Developments
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Sleep Disorders: New Developments

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 855

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Dimitris Dikeos

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First Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Eginition Hospital, 11528 Athens, Greece
Interests: sleep disorders; psychiatric genetics; schizophrenia; mood disorders; psychopharmacology
Dr. Vagioula Tsoutsi

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Guest Editor Assistant
First Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Eginition Hospital, 11528 Athens, Greece
Interests: Sleep disorders; mental health; psychiatric disorders; road safety; child protection; family functioning; domestic violence detection

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on sleep disorders aims to deepen our understanding of sleep disturbances and their significant effects on both physical and mental health. Sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disruptions, are widespread across all age groups and are linked to serious health issues, including cardiovascular diseases, cognitive decline, and psychiatric conditions.

This Special Issue invites submissions that investigate the underlying biological, psychological, and environmental mechanisms contributing to sleep disorders. We also encourage submissions of research studies on innovative diagnostic tools and effective treatment strategies, including novel pharmacological and behavioral interventions. Submissions that explore the interplay between sleep disorders and comorbidities, as well as the role of sleep in the aging process, are particularly welcome.

Both original research articles and comprehensive review papers will be considered, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to sleep research. By providing a platform for collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and practitioners, this Special Issue seeks to advance the field and improve outcomes for individuals affected by sleep disorders.

Prof. Dr. Dimitris Dikeos
Guest Editor

Dr. Vagioula Tsoutsi
Guest Editor Assistant

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Behavioral Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • sleep disorders
  • insomnia
  • sleep apnea
  • circadian rhythm
  • sleep health
  • diagnosis
  • treatment
  • aging
  • comorbidities

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Impact of Poor Sleep Quality on Task Switching and Reconfiguration Process Among University Students
by Shaoyang Ma, Yue Sun, Yunxin Jia, Jinfu Shi and Yekun Sun
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 1054; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15081054 - 4 Aug 2025
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Task switching is an important cognitive function required for daily life, and task reconfiguration is one of the main explanations for the origins of switching costs. Studies have demonstrated that sleep significantly affects task switching abilities. However, there remains insufficient evidence on how [...] Read more.
Task switching is an important cognitive function required for daily life, and task reconfiguration is one of the main explanations for the origins of switching costs. Studies have demonstrated that sleep significantly affects task switching abilities. However, there remains insufficient evidence on how poor sleep quality impacts task switching abilities among university students. A total of 85 university students were included in this study and classified into a poor sleep quality group (PSQ group, n = 47) and normal control group (NC group, n = 38) based on their Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores. A task-cueing paradigm with different cue-to-target intervals (CTIs) was used to evaluate the participants’ task switching abilities and explore the process of task reconfiguration. An ANCOVA and subsequent simple effect analysis showed that the RT switching costs of the NC group decreased significantly as the CTI increased. However, there was no significant decrease in the PSQ group. Additionally, a significant difference was observed between different CTI conditions in repeat trials for the PSQ group, while no significant difference was observed for the NC group. The results showed that students with poor sleep quality exhibited slower task reconfiguration processes compared to the normal controls. Additionally, their capacity to resist interference and maintain task rules was found to be impaired. Full article
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