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@article{184892,
        author = {Veerendra Dhoke and Tanushree Borkar and Tarun Maraskolhe and Natasha Ramteke and Dr. Tirupati Rasala and Dr. Amit Singh},
        title = {Sleep Paralysis: Neurobiology, Circadian Regulation, and the Emerging Role of Biosensors in Diagnosis and Management},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {4455-4465},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184892},
        abstract = {Sleep is an essential biological activity governed by sophisticated brain, harmone and body-clock interactions. Dysregulation gives rise to sleep pathologies including sleep atonia (SP), a parasomnia marked by temporary loss of voluntary muscle control and striking hallucinations at REM-wake boundaries. This article integrates findings from brain science, harmonal research and biomedical technology to deliver a holistic insight into sleep structure, neural control of REM and mechanisms underlying SP. Conventional approaches especially PSG still serves as the benchmark, yet are constrained by expense, availability and dependence on specialized labs. Progress in biosensors and AI supports comprehensive, unobtrusive physiological tracking such as brain activity (EEG), heart rate variability (HRV), and breathing patterns. Such advancements could aid in early SP recognition, anticipation of REM intrusions and live monitoring via connected systems. The study emphasizes triggers, sociocultural interpretations and treatment strategies, underlying how sensor-AI integration translates biological understanding into applied solutions. By combining neurobiology foundations with advanced engineering, it proposes routes to patient-centered affordable, and intelligent sleep management.},
        keywords = {REM atonia disorder, Sleep structure, biological clock, Neurosciences, endocrine signals, wearable sensors, Artificial Intelligence (machine learning), Sleep surveillance.},
        month = {October},
        }