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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

The Articles section accepts scholarly contributions relevant to nursing research, education, clinical practice, healthcare policy, and professional development in infection prevention and control.

This section includes:

  • Research Articles;
  • Reviews;
  • Brief Reports;
  • Commentaries.

Research Articles, Reviews, and Brief Reports normally undergo double-blind external peer review by at least two independent reviewers.

Commentaries normally undergo editorial review and may be submitted to external peer review when considered appropriate by the Editor-in-Chief.

Authors must select the article type that most accurately reflects the submitted manuscript and comply with the corresponding requirements described in the Guidelines for Authors

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