Journal of Nursing Research

Aims & Scope

​​​The Journal of Nursing Research (JNR) is comprised of original articles that come from a variety of national and international institutions and reflect trends and issues of contemporary nursing practice in Taiwan.

All articles are published in English so that JNR can better serve the whole nursing profession and introduce nursing in Taiwan to people around the world.

Topics cover not only the field of nursing but also related fields such as psychology, education, management and statistics.

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)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and 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
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine and 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.

• Selection of Appropriate Chinese Terms to Represent Intensity and Types of Physical Activity Terms for Use in the Taiwan Version of IPAQ

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Yiing Mei, Clark J. C., Kaiping Grace, Li-Chi, Lian-Hua

• The Effect of Shift Rotation on Employee Cortisol Profile, Sleep Quality, Fatigue, and Attention Level

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Shu-Fen, Min-Huey, Chiung-Hua, Desley, Anthony, Kuei-Ru

• Effects of Yoga on Sleep Quality and Depression in Elders in Assisted Living Facilities

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Kuei-Min, Ming-Hsien, Mei-Hui, Jue-Ting, Huey-Shyan, Chun-Huw

• The Effects of Group Reminiscence Therapy on Depression, Self Esteem, and Life Satisfaction of Elderly Nursing Home Residents

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Shu-Yuan, Hsing-Yuan, Chiu-Yen, Suh-Fen, Tsung-Lan, Tzu-Shin, Mary Jo

• The Effect of Yoga Exercise on Improving Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Women With Breast Cancer

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Chao-Jung, Huey-Shyan, Wen-Li, Shu-Ming, Wen-Tsung, Shang-Wen

• A Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Kangaroo Care for Preterm Infants: Effects on Temperature, Weight, Behavior, and Acuity

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Miao-Ju, Gene C., Marion, Donna A., Shiow-Hwa H., Der-Ming

• Influences of Mutuality, Preparedness, and Balance on Caregivers of Patients With Dementia

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Yea-Ing Lotus, Ching-Tzu, Chin-Chang, Hung-Chou, Sien-Tsong, Wen-Chuin

• The Effect of Acupressure With Massage on Fatigue and Depression in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Yi-Ching, Shiow-Luan

• The Effectiveness of Exercise on Improving Cognitive Function in Older People

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Chien-Ning, Bih-Shya, Meei-Fang

• Comparing the Effects of Simulation-Based and Traditional Teaching Methods on the Critical Thinking Abilities and Self-Confidence of Nursing Students

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Mashael Hasan, Kamila Ahmad, Sarah Saad, Olfat A.