Author Guidelines
The Journal of Nursing Education and Practice welcomes submissions from researchers, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals who contribute to advancing nursing education and practice. Please make sure to follow these guidelines carefully, as they will ensure a smooth submission process for you.
Submission Preparation Checklist:
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
- The submission should not be published anywhere else. Even if it is under consideration by any other journal, we won't accept it.
- The only file formats that we accept are Mircosoft Word or RTF documents.
- The title page has to be submitted as a separate file, and it must have all the author details.
- The manuscript body text should not contain author details as it will be blindly reviewed by a professional. It is done to maintain anonymity.
Manuscript Preparation:
Formatting: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format, using a clear, legible font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12-point), double-spaced, with 1-inch margins. Include page numbers in the bottom-right corner.
Abstract & Keywords: Provide an abstract of 150-250 words summarizing the study's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. Below the abstract, list 4-6 relevant keywords.
Page Numbers: All pages are numbered consecutively in the bottom-right corner.
Title Page Requirements:
Title: A concise, specific title that clearly reflects the study's focus.
Author Information: Full names, institutional affiliations, complete addresses, and email contacts for all authors, with a designated corresponding author.
Funding Sources: Detailed disclosure of funding sources, including the name of the funder and grant number, if applicable.
Acknowledgments: Acknowledgments for any additional support received.
Conflict of Interest: Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.
Article Types:
Research Articles: Manuscripts presenting new evidence or findings in nursing. They should report scientifically valid experiments and introduce significant new information to the field.
Review Articles: Comprehensive and authoritative summaries of current knowledge on specific topics, with critical analysis and insights into recent developments. Reviews should provide a balanced perspective, including future directions and challenges.
Case Studies: Case-based research requires permission from the participating organization and any involved individuals.
Body of the Manuscript:
Organize the main text as follows:
Introduction: Clearly outlines the study's purpose, background, and relevance to nursing education and practice.
Literature Review: Summary of relevant studies, including any specific hypotheses.
Methodology: Describe the study design, participant selection, data collection, analysis methods, and any software or statistical tools used.
Results: Results are presented logically, with appropriate use of tables or figures to support data interpretation.
Discussion: Provides an interpretation of the results, addresses study limitations, and suggests implications for future research or practice.
Conclusion: Summarizes the main findings and highlights their significance in the context of nursing education and practice.
References: List down all the citations in APA format.
Appendix (if needed): Additional supporting information.
Figures and Tables:
Placement and Clarity: Figures and tables are placed at the end of the manuscript, each on a separate page.
Captions and Labels: Each figure and table has a clear, descriptive caption, with tables numbered sequentially and labeled to align with references in the text.
Image Quality: Figures are high-resolution, clear, and easy to interpret.
Formats: Accepted formats include MS Word, TIFF, JPEG, EPS, and PDF.
Citations and References:
Citation Style: All in-text citations and the reference list are formatted according to APA style (latest edition).
Completeness and Accuracy: All references are complete and accurate and include all necessary details (author names, publication year, title, journal name, volume, and page numbers).
Consistency: The reference list is alphabetized and formatted consistently throughout the manuscript.
Ethical Considerations:
Ethics Approval: Studies involving human subjects include an ethics statement confirming approval from a recognized ethics board.
Informed Consent: A statement confirming that informed consent was obtained from participants (where applicable).
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
Funding Disclosure: Sources of financial support for the research are acknowledged.
Submission and Supporting Documentation:
Cover Letter: A cover letter addressed to the editor, briefly introducing the manuscript, explaining its significance, and affirming that it is an original submission not under review elsewhere.
Permissions: Include permission letters for any previously published material used within the manuscript, including figures, tables, or extensive text excerpts.
Supplementary Materials: Additional data, materials, or multimedia files (if any) are submitted in acceptable formats and clearly labeled.
Copyright and Open Access
By submitting to the Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, authors agree to our open-access policy, allowing the public free access to published content. Copyright remains with the authors, granting the journal a license to publish and distribute the work.
For further assistance, please contact our editorial team. Thank you for considering our journal to share your valuable research and insights with the nursing community.
