Aims & Scope

Clinical Nursing Research is a refereed journal publishing research articles that focus on nursing practice.

It disseminates research findings of particular interest to practicing nurses, provides an international forum for discussion among clinical nurse researchers and by identifying practical applications of research, enhances practice.

Manuscripts of interest to CNR are those that focus on assessment and/or measures of intervention effectiveness for application in practice settings.

CNR does not publish research on nurses.

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.8
2024 1.70

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 8765

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 907

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.655

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 52

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.8
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.655
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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