Journal of Neonatal Nursing

Aims & Scope

This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community.

It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals.

The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.

All articles are critically reviewed by professionals working in the appropriate field.

Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors, and not necessarily those of the publisher or of the NNA.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.365

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14730

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	386

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• The birth of premature infants: Experiences from the fathers’ perspective

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Birgitta, Karin, Kerstin

• The lived experiences of fathers of a premature baby on a neonatal intensive care unit

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Mark, Eleanor

• Fathers in neonatal units: Improving infant health by supporting the baby-father bond and mother-father coparenting

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Duncan, Minesh, Esther A., Nancy, Craig F., Jillian, Flora, Birgitta, Betty, Livio, Frances, Edwin

• The implications of face masks for babies and families during the COVID-19 pandemic: A discussion paper

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Janet, Lynette, Patricia, Linda, Julia

• The integrative literature review as a research method: A demonstration review of research on neurodevelopmental supportive care in preterm infants

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Welma, Wilma ten, Karlien

• Parents' experiences of caring for preterm infants after discharge from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A meta-synthesis of the literature

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Esther Abena, Sara, Deborah

• Room for family-centered care – a qualitative evaluation of a neonatal intensive care unit remodeling project

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Sanne Allermann, Janne, Gorm, Mette, Vibeke

• Fathers' experiences with the skin-to-skin method in NICU: Competent parenthood and redefined gender roles

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Theresa Dall, Mary

• Stress and coping in fathers following the birth of a preterm infant

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Kirsty, Jennifer, Liz

• An exploration of the grief experiences of neonatal nurses: A focus group study

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Victoria J.

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