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Acceptance rate

Submission to final decision

Acceptance to publication

APC

60%

Up to 90 days

Up to 10 day

$10

About The Journal

The scope of the International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences (IJNHS) encompasses a wide range of topics within the field of nursing and health sciences. The journal will cover a broad range of disciplines within health science, including medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, health informatics, and emerging technologies in healthcare. The journal aims to publish high-quality research articles, reviews, and scholarly papers that contribute to the advancement of nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and patient outcomes.

Some of the main areas of focus for IJNHS include, but these are not limited to:

  1. Nursing practice and education
  2. Health promotion and disease prevention
  3. Patient safety and quality improvement
  4. Healthcare policy and management
  5. Evidence-based practice and research
  6. Community and public health nursing
  7. Mental health and psychiatric nursing
  8. Maternal and child health
  9. Geriatric nursing and care for the elderly
  10. Palliative and end-of-life care
  11. Nursing informatics and technology in healthcare
  12. Global health and international nursing perspectives

IJNHS welcomes submissions from researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world. The journal provides a platform for sharing innovative ideas, best practices, and research findings that can contribute to the advancement of nursing and health sciences, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

Submission Guidelines

When submitting a manuscript to the International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, please adhere to the following important items and guidelines:

  • Submissions should only be made by one of the authors listed on the
  • The submitting author takes full responsibility for the paper during the submission and peer-review process.
  • Manuscripts submitted to the journal must not have been published elsewhere and should not be under consideration for publication in any other journal.
  • Submit your paper in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is not Please avoid wasting valuable time by submitting the same paper to multiple journals.
  • Once a paper is accepted, it cannot be withdrawn at any
  • Please consider this commitment seriously before submitting your manuscript.
  • Authors are expected to adhere to publication ethics and
  • Plagiarism and the use of copied material are strictly
  • Ensure that your manuscript is original and properly cited.
  • Manuscripts should not have been previously published or be under consideration by another journal.
  • Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary approvals from co-authors and institutions before submitting their articles.
  • Strictly follow the IIJNH Journals Paper Template for formatting your
  • Use Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) or PDF format for

Include the following information:

  • Paper title
  • Full author names
  • Full institutional mailing addresses
  • Email addresses
  • Include a self-contained and citation-free abstract within a maximum of 200 words.
  • Keep this section succinct without subheadings.
  • Provide sufficient detail for the procedures to be reproducible.
  • Divide this section into subsections if multiple methods are described.
  • Cite tables consecutively in the text.
  • Each table should have a descriptive title, and if numerical measurements are included, the units should be specified in the column heading.
  • This section can be divided by subheadings or combined.
  • Present units of measurement in a simple and concise manner using the International System of Units (SI).
  • Clearly explain the main conclusions of the work, highlighting its importance and relevance.
  • Include acknowledgments, if any, at the end of the paper before the references.
  • Acknowledgments may include supporting grants, presentations, or other relevant information.
  • Ensure that the information in each reference is complete and accurate.
  • All references should be cited within the text to avoid automatic removal.

Publication Ethics

At the International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences we prioritize ethical standards for publication to ensure the integrity and quality of scientific research. We adhere to the Best Practice Guidelines framed on Publication ethics and abide by its Code of Conduct. The following ethical considerations are important for authors, editors, and reviewers:

  • Manuscripts are assessed based on their scientific merit, originality, and relevance to the field.
  • Plagiarism, including the use of someone else’s work without proper attribution, is strictly prohibited.
  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cited.
  • Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is considered unethical and should be avoided.
  • Manipulating citations to artificially inflate the importance or impact of a work is not acceptable.
  • Citations should be relevant and accurately represent the scholarly contributions of other researchers.
  • Fabricating or falsifying data is a serious breach of ethical standards.
  • Authors should provide accurate and reliable data in their manuscripts.
  • All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.
  • Proper credit should be given to all authors for their contributions.
  • Submitting multiple articles that overlap substantially in content and results is considered redundant publication and is unethical.
  • Authors should disclose any related publications or submissions to avoid redundancy.
  • Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could potentially bias their judgment or influence the research.
  • Financial interests, personal relationships, or any other factors that may compromise impartiality.
  • Editors should handle manuscripts fairly and impartially, without any form of discrimination.
  • Reviewers should provide unbiased and constructive feedback to authors.
  • Violation of ethical guidelines may lead to sanctions, such as rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, or restrictions on future submissions.
  • Authors should maintain accurate records of their research to facilitate transparency and reproducibility.
  • Authors should ensure that all individuals who have made substantial contributions are credited as co-authors.
  • Proper authorship attribution prevents the inappropriate inclusion or exclusion of individuals.
  • Authors should obtain informed consent from participants involved in their research.
  • Protecting the anonymity and confidentiality of participants’ personal information is crucial.
  • Allegations of ethical misconduct should be investigated promptly and impartially.
  • All parties involved should cooperate fully with investigations.
  • Corrections or retractions should be issued promptly if errors or misconduct are identified in published articles.

Peer-Review Policy

  • All manuscripts are subject to peer review by anonymous reviewers to ensure academic
  • If approved by the editor, submissions will be considered by peer reviewers whose identities will remain anonymous to the authors.