Nursing Research and Practice

Aims & Scope

Nursing Research and Practice is a peer-reviewed, open access journal which publishes original research articles and review articles in all areas of nursing and midwifery, research and education.

The aim of the journal is to contribute to the growing field of nursing practice and provide a platform for researchers, physicians and healthcare professionals.

Topics of interest include: • Nursing education • Community nursing • Specialist nursing topics • Policies in nursing and healthcare • Ethical issues • Healthcare systems • Healthcare management • Pediatrics nursing

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 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
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

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 Nursing, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 950.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Patient Engagement as an Emerging Challenge for Healthcare Services: Mapping the Literature

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Serena, Guendalina, Elena

• Comparison of Biomarkers in Blood and Saliva in Healthy Adults

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Sarah, Cindy, Rita, Mary Jo, R. K.

• Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction and Anticipated Turnover among Nurses in Sidama Zone Public Health Facilities, South Ethiopia

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Agezegn, Tefera, Ebrahim

• Job Satisfaction among Care Aides in Residential Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review of Contributing Factors, Both Individual and Organizational

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Janet E., Matthias, Stefanie, Heather L., Nicole, Carole A.

• Flushing and Locking of Venous Catheters: Available Evidence and Evidence Deficit

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Godelieve Alice

• The Impact of Perceived Stress and Coping Adequacy on the Health of Nurses: A Pilot Investigation

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Timothy R., Jagdish, Michael

• Consequences of Hyperoxia and the Toxicity of Oxygen in the Lung

  Citation: 75

  Authors: William J., Amanda R., J. Thomas, Janet D.

• Factors Influencing Positive Birth Experiences of First-Time Mothers

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Lena, Tina, Elisabeth, Anette

• Factors Affecting Performance in Clinical Practice among Preservice Diploma Nursing Students in Northern Tanzania

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Helena Marco, Albino, Robert, Beatrice, Elijah

• Nursing Roles and Strategies in End-of-Life Decision Making in Acute Care: A Systematic Review of the Literature

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Judith A., Donald E., Ruth A., Sharron L.