Aquichan

Aims & Scope

Aquichan, a journal of medical and health sciences from the field of health sciences and, more specifically, nursing, publishes articles resulting from investigations from a point of view of epistemology, evidence-based practice, chronic care, promotion and prevention.

The articles are for the academic and scientific community, both in Colombia and abroad.

The journal accepts original, previously unpublished papers in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, which are the product of a research or a review and which are not being evaluated by other scientific journals, either in print or electronic form.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Nursing, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Applicability of the Criteria of Rigor and Ethics in Qualitative Research

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Ana Lucia, Noemi, Juan Guillermo, Dinora

• Missed Nursing Care in Hospitalized Patients

  Citation: 57

  Authors: María Guadalupe, Catalina, María Guadalupe

• Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the System Usability Scale to Brazilian Portuguese

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Douglas Fabiano, Elenince Carmona, Maria Helena Baena de Moraes

• Entrevista Percepción de Carga del Cuidado de Zarit: pruebas psicométricas para Colombia

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Ruth Vivian, María Stella, Gloria Mabel, Rosa, Lorena, Myriam, Rosario, Vilma

• Fatores que influenciam o desmame precoce

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Sandra Cristina, Denise Silveira de, Franciéle Marabotti, Marcos Antônio, Eliana, Cândida

• Spinal Cord Injuries and Disabilities: A Review

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Claudia Patricia, Julio Ernesto

• Interatividade sistêmica entre os conceitos interdependentes de cuidado de enfermagem

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Dirce Stein, Claudia, Juliana, Martha Teixeira, Mara Teixeira, Alacoque, Angela Maria

• Uso de tecnologia leve-dura nas práticas de enfermagem: análise de conceito

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Leidiane Minervina, Débora Rabelo, Joselany Áfio, Míria Conceição, Maria Dalva

• Calidad de vida de los cuidadores de personas con enfermedad crónica

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Sonia Patricia, Lorena

• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy of Mothers and the Affecting Factors

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Cinar, Köse, Altinkaynak