Scientific interest in sleep paralysis is growing. Indian researcher Ashwini Sanjay Khodke analyzed scientific databases from 2019–2023 and found 267 publications on the subject. The number of publications peaked in 2021. Articles were particularly frequent, while conference materials, letters to the editor, reviews, and other formats were relatively rare.
The author also compiled a ranking of researchers. Paulina Wróbel-Knybel and Baland Jalal shared first place. Michael Raduga, along with Monika Kliková and Maurice Ohayon, were tied for third.
As expected, the most frequent keywords were “sleep” and “REM sleep.” However, more specific popular topics were also found—for example, the impact of sleep paralysis on quality of life and its connection to post-traumatic stress disorder. Scientists are also studying brain functions, as well as specific neurobiological and psychological phenomena, such as hallucinations and motor functions. Near-death experiences are also mentioned.
The article was published in February 2025 in the International Journal of Academic Research and Development.
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