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Author Guidelines

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Nursing Genius Journal (NGJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly (January, April, July, and October) by PT. Nursing Genius Care. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and case reports in all areas of nursing.

ISSN: 3046-854X (Print) | 3047-230X (Online)

Publisher: PT. Nursing Genius Care, Indonesia

2. SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL

Nursing Genius Journal welcomes submissions in the following areas:

2.1 Nursing Practice

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
  • Gerontological Nursing
  • Community Nursing
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Emergency Nursing

2.2 Nursing Research

  • Nursing Research Methodology
  • Innovation in Nursing Tools and Techniques
  • Evaluation of Nursing Interventions
  • Nursing Case Studies

2.3 Nursing Education

  • Nursing Curriculum and Teaching Methods
  • Nursing Competency Development
  • Use of Technology in Nursing Education
  • Simulation in Nursing Education

2.4 Nursing Management

  • Leadership and Professional Ethics in Nursing
  • Nursing Management Innovation
  • Patient Safety and Quality of Care
  • Healthcare Policy

2.5 Public Health and Nursing

  • Nursing's Role in Community Health Promotion
  • Nursing Collaboration in Healthcare Teams
  • Global Health Nursing

2.6 Health Technology

  • Application of Current Technology in Nursing Practice
  • E-Health and Telehealth in Nursing
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Digital Health Innovations

3. TYPES OF ARTICLES

Article Type Word Count Abstract References Description
Original Research 3,000-6,000 250-300 words Min. 20 Reports of original research with clear methodology and results
Systematic Review 4,000-7,000 250-300 words Min. 30 Comprehensive review following PRISMA guidelines
Literature Review 3,500-6,000 250-300 words Min. 25 Critical analysis of existing literature
Case Report 2,000-3,500 150-200 words Min. 15 Detailed report of unique or instructive cases
Short Communication 1,500-2,500 100-150 words Min. 10 Brief reports of preliminary findings

4. MANUSCRIPT FORMAT

4.1 Language

Manuscripts must be written in English (American or British usage is accepted, but not a mixture of both). Authors whose first language is not English are strongly advised to have their manuscripts professionally edited or proofread before submission.

4.2 Font and Spacing

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
  • Margins: Left 4 cm, Right 2 cm, Top 3 cm, Bottom 2 cm
  • Page size: A4
  • Page numbers: Bottom center

4.3 Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

  1. Title Page
    • Concise and informative title (max. 15 words)
    • Full names of all authors
    • Affiliations (department, institution, city, country)
    • Corresponding author details (name, email, ORCID)
    • Running title (max. 50 characters)
  2. Abstract
    • Structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
    • 250-300 words for research articles
    • 150-200 words for case reports
    • No references in abstract
  3. Keywords
    • 3-6 keywords
    • Use MeSH terms when applicable
  4. Introduction
    • Background and rationale
    • Clear statement of the problem
    • Research objectives or questions
  5. Methods
    • Study design
    • Setting and participants
    • Data collection procedures
    • Data analysis
    • Ethical considerations
  6. Results
    • Present findings clearly and logically
    • Use tables and figures appropriately
    • Do not interpret results in this section
  7. Discussion
    • Interpretation of findings
    • Comparison with existing literature
    • Study limitations
    • Implications for practice and research
  8. Conclusion
    • Summary of main findings
    • Recommendations
  9. Declarations
    • Ethics approval
    • Consent for publication
    • Availability of data and materials
    • Competing interests
    • Funding
    • Authors' contributions
    • Acknowledgments
  10. References

5. REFERENCE STYLE

Nursing Genius Journal uses the APA 7th Edition referencing style.

5.1 In-Text Citations

  • One author: (Smith, 2020) or Smith (2020)
  • Two authors: (Smith & Jones, 2019) or Smith and Jones (2019)
  • Three or more authors: (Smith et al., 2018)
  • Multiple citations: (Smith, 2020; Jones, 2019; Brown, 2018)

5.2 Reference List Format

Journal Article:

Smith, J., & Jones, M. (2020). Title of the article. Journal Name, 15(2), 123-135. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx/xxxxxx

Book:

Johnson, R. (2019). Title of the book (3rd ed.). Publisher Name.

Book Chapter:

Williams, K. (2018). Chapter title. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Book title (pp. 45-67). Publisher Name.

Website:

World Health Organization. (2021). Title of webpage. https://www.who.int/...

6. TABLES AND FIGURES

6.1 Tables

  • Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
  • Provide a clear, descriptive title above each table
  • Use horizontal lines only (no vertical lines)
  • Include footnotes below the table as needed
  • Cite each table in the text

6.2 Figures

  • Number figures consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.)
  • Provide a clear caption below each figure
  • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI
  • Formats: TIFF, JPEG, PNG, or EPS
  • Cite each figure in the text

7. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

7.1 Human Subjects Research

Research involving human subjects must have been approved by an appropriate institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee. The manuscript must include:

  • Statement of ethics approval
  • Name of the ethics committee
  • Approval reference number
  • Statement of informed consent

7.2 Animal Research

Research involving animals must have been conducted in accordance with institutional and national guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals. The manuscript must include:

  • Statement of ethics approval
  • Name of the ethics committee
  • Approval reference number

7.3 Clinical Trial Registration

Clinical trials must be registered in a public trials registry before enrollment of the first participant. The registry name and trial number must be included in the manuscript.

8. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Files to Submit

  1. Cover letter
  2. Manuscript (Microsoft Word format)
  3. Title page (separate file)
  4. Blinded manuscript (without author identifiers)
  5. Figures (separate files, high resolution)
  6. Supplementary materials (if applicable)

8.2 Cover Letter

The cover letter should include:

  • Confirmation that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
  • Brief statement of the manuscript's significance
  • Suggestion of potential reviewers (3-5 names with contact information)
  • List of excluded reviewers (if any)

8.3 Author Information

Each author must provide:

  • Full name
  • Affiliation
  • Email address
  • ORCID iD (mandatory)
  • Contribution to the manuscript

9. PEER REVIEW PROCESS

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process:

  1. Initial Editorial Assessment (1-2 weeks): The editorial team assesses the manuscript for scope, quality, and adherence to guidelines.
  2. Peer Review (3-4 weeks): Manuscripts that pass initial assessment are sent to at least two independent reviewers.
  3. Editorial Decision (1 week): Based on reviewer recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief makes a decision:
    • Accept
    • Minor revision
    • Major revision
    • Reject
  4. Revision (2-4 weeks): Authors revise the manuscript according to reviewer comments.
  5. Final Decision (1 week): The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision.

10. COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING

Authors retain copyright of their work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

11. PLAGIARISM POLICY

All submissions are screened for plagiarism using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with more than 25% similarity will be rejected. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work.

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13. CONTACT INFORMATION

Editorial Office
Nursing Genius Journal
PT. Nursing Genius Care
Email: [editor@nursinggeniuscare.co.id]
Website: https://journal.nursinggeniuscare.co.id