Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research

Aims & Scope

The Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research (PRIJNR) is an English language, double blind peer-reviewed quarterly publication, and the official journal of the Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council.

It publishes original manuscripts on nursing research, literature reviews, policy or concept analysis and other scholarly papers that are evidence-based and contribute to nursing knowledge, health improvement of populations, and development of the profession.

Articles published reflect the uniqueness of various sociocultural and spiritual contexts of research participants, researchers and health institutions, especially those from the Pacific Rim Region.

Such publications include the role of religious beliefs, values and attitudes, eastern wisdom and cultural practices relating to health, healing, and nursing.

The Journal addresses important research in health promotion and disease prevention, management of acute and critical illness, improving quality of life of persons with chronic illness and at the end-of-life, as well as innovations in nursing practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.337

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	11

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15508

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	148

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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.

• A Program for Parents’ Screen Time Reduction for Preschool Children: A Quasi-experimental Study

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Wisanee

• Effectiveness of Individual and Family Self-Management Combined mHealth Program for People with Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 6

  Authors:

• Model of Factors Influencing Health-Related Quality of Life among Thais with Colorectal Cancer and a Permanent Colostomy

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Sukanda, Manee, Yupapin, Supreeda, Chukiat, Karin

• Predictors of Intent to Stay among Nursing Faculty Members: A Cross-sectional Study

  Citation: 5

  Authors:

• Bridging the Gap from Theory to Practice: Teaching Evidence-based Nursing Strategies for Developing Critical Thinkers and Lifelong Learners

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Patraporn, Chantira

• Effectiveness of a Nurse-led Program to Enhance Self-efficacy of Pregnant Adolescents and Reduce their Fear of Childbirth: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Bussayamas, Sopen, Sasitorn

• Effectiveness of a Self- and Family Management Support Program among Older People with Diabetic Retinopathy and Visual Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 4

  Authors:

• Factors Predicting Mental Health Problems among Vocational Education Students in Eastern Thailand: A Cross-sectional Study

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Pornpan, Pornpun, Pornpat, Saifone, Pachara, Artittaya, Pichamon, Nisakorn, Watcharagan

• Do Generative Artificial Intelligence Company Strategies of ‘Moving Fast and Breaking Things’ in Civil Society Cancel Their Social Licence to Operate? A Nurse’s Evaluation of Chatbot Impacts

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Tracey

• Adolescents’ and Families’ Needs to Prevent Repeated Adolescent Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Siriwan, Puangpaka, Yu-Yun Alice

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