Section Policies
Section Policies
Submission Guidelines by Article Type | Updated 1 January 2026
Editorial
Short opinion or perspective pieces written by editors or invited experts on current issues in nursing and health sciences.
(By Invitation Only) Indexed Editorial Review
Review Article
Comprehensive synthesis of existing literature providing critical analysis and future research directions.
Open Submissions Indexed Peer Reviewed
Theory and Concept Development
Manuscripts focusing on theoretical frameworks, conceptual models, or development of new ideas in nursing science.
Open Submissions Indexed Peer Reviewed
Research Article
Original empirical studies presenting new data, methods, and findings relevant to nursing and health sciences.
Open Submissions Indexed Peer Reviewed
Philosophical Viewpoint
Scholarly discussions exploring philosophical, ethical, or epistemological issues in nursing.
Open Submissions Indexed Peer Reviewed
Case Study
Detailed reports of individual or group cases providing clinical insights and practical implications.
Open Submissions Indexed Peer Reviewed
DNJ Section Management Double-Blind Peer Review Standard
