Modern Nursing and Public Health is an international, peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access scientific journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and evidence-based practice in nursing, midwifery, public health, and related healthcare disciplines.

The Journal promotes scientific dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration, recognizing that contemporary challenges in patient care, population health, professional practice, and healthcare systems require integrated and evidence-informed approaches.

The Journal welcomes contributions addressing nursing science, midwifery, medicine, public health, health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare management, professional education, clinical practice, rehabilitation, health policy, bioethics, and other health-related disciplines.

Modern Nursing and Public Health values methodological diversity, scientific rigor, ethical research conduct, and the dissemination of findings that contribute to improving healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and population health.

Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Polish. The Journal encourages international dissemination of scientific knowledge while supporting research relevant to Polish and international healthcare communities.

For detailed information on copyright, licensing, and reuse conditions, please refer to the Open Access Policy page.

Aims and Scope

Modern Nursing and Public Health aims to advance nursing, midwifery, public health, and interdisciplinary healthcare research by promoting studies that:

• Advance scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice in nursing, midwifery, and public health.
• Promote interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
• Integrate diverse research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
• Investigate patient experiences, clinical outcomes, health-related behaviors, and community health needs.
• Explore healthcare organization, professional education, leadership, quality improvement, patient safety, and health policy.
• Address ethical, technological, social, cultural, and organizational dimensions of healthcare.
• Demonstrate meaningful implications for clinical practice, professional development, healthcare delivery, and population health.

Article Types

Modern Nursing and Public Health publishes the following article categories:

• Original Research Articles
• Editorials
• Review Articles (systematic, scoping, narrative)
• Case Reports and Case Series
• Research Protocols
• Guidelines and Consensus Statements
• Commentaries
• Letters to the Editor

Ethics and Editorial Policies

Modern Nursing and Public Health adheres to the ethical standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the Council of Science Editors (CSE). All submitted manuscripts must meet the highest standards of scientific integrity, transparency, and responsible research conduct.

Authors submitting manuscripts to Modern Nursing and Public Health must ensure that their work complies with internationally recognized ethical standards, including those related to authorship, conflicts of interest, research involving human participants or animals, data integrity, and responsible reporting.

Detailed information regarding ethical requirements, research integrity, editorial procedures, and the management of potential misconduct is available on the Editorial Policies page. Authors are strongly encouraged to review these policies before submitting their manuscript.

Authors must disclose any use of generative artificial intelligence or AI-assisted technologies in accordance with the Journal's Artificial Intelligence Policy.

Peer Review

All manuscripts submitted to Modern Nursing and Public Health undergo a rigorous editorial and peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to the Journal's scope.

Following an initial technical screening by the Editorial Office, submissions are assessed by the Editor-in-Chief for suitability with the Journal's aims and scope. Manuscripts that meet these criteria are sent for double-anonymous peer review, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. Reviewers assess originality, methodological soundness, clarity of reporting, ethical compliance, and the overall scientific contribution of the manuscript. The Journal may invite additional reviewers when necessary.

To safeguard originality and scientific integrity, submitted manuscripts undergo similarity screening using Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate). Similarity reports are assessed by the Editorial Office and interpreted within the appropriate scientific and editorial context.

Based on the reviewers' reports and the authors' responses during revision, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final editorial decision, which may include acceptance, minor or major revision, resubmission for review, or rejection.

Detailed information about the Journal's peer-review procedures and reviewer responsibilities is available on the Guidelines for Reviewers page.

Manuscript Preparation

Writing and Formatting

Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English or Polish, using Times New Roman 12-point font, double spacing, and 2.5 cm margins. Submit manuscripts in .docx format.

Authors must ensure that manuscripts are written in a clear, consistent, and scientifically appropriate style. The language used in the text, tables, and figures must be consistent with the language of the submitted manuscript.

For manuscripts submitted in Polish, the provision of English-language bibliographic metadata, including the title, abstract, and keywords, is strongly encouraged to support international discoverability and indexing.

Title Page

The title page must include:

• Full manuscript title.
• Authors' names, affiliations (Department, Institution, City, Country), and ORCID iDs.
• Corresponding author's email address.
• Funding and conflict-of-interest statements.
• Preprint DOI, if applicable.

The title page must be uploaded separately from the anonymized manuscript to preserve the double-anonymous peer-review process.

Abstract and Structured Abstract

Abstracts must be structured according to the type of study, following the indications provided below.

Provide 4–6 keywords, preferably selected from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) where applicable.

For manuscripts written in Polish, an English-language abstract and keywords are strongly encouraged to facilitate international scholarly communication and discoverability.

Key Findings

Authors are required to provide a "Key Findings" section consisting of 3 concise bullet points that highlight the essential contributions of the manuscript.

The Key Findings must reflect the manuscript's original contributions rather than restating the abstract.

The first Key Finding must explicitly identify the disciplines, professional groups, or fields of study that may benefit from the paper. This helps contextualize the potential impact of the study and clarifies how the work contributes to nursing, midwifery, public health, interdisciplinary research, clinical practice, education, or health policy.

Units and Nomenclature

Use International System of Units (SI) consistently and define all abbreviations upon first use.

Research Data

When possible, datasets should be deposited in repositories compliant with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).

Manuscripts must include:

• A Data Availability Statement.
• Links to datasets, software, or supplementary materials, including DOIs or accession numbers where applicable.
• Where access to research data is restricted for ethical, legal, confidentiality, or privacy reasons, a statement explaining the relevant restrictions.

The Journal ensures long-term preservation of published content through recognized digital archiving systems. For details, see the Archiving Policy page.

Submitting Your Manuscript

All manuscripts must be submitted through the Modern Nursing and Public Health online submission system, based on Open Journal Systems (OJS).

Include: cover letter, abstract, anonymized manuscript, title page, figures, tables, and supplementary files where applicable.

Authors must ensure that all required information is entered accurately during submission, including manuscript metadata, author details, affiliations, ORCID identifiers, and any declarations required by the Journal.

Submission Checklist

• Cover letter.
• Title page.
• Abstract, keywords, and Key Findings.
• An anonymized manuscript containing APA 7 references, figures, and tables. Funding and Conflict of Interest statements must be anonymized or replaced with "[blinded for peer review]" when their content could reveal the identity of the authors. Complete statements must be provided on the title page.
• Relevant EQUATOR reporting checklist, if applicable.
• Ethics approval documentation, if applicable.
• Graphical Abstract (optional).

After Acceptance

Authors will receive proofs for final verification. Only typographical errors may be corrected at the proof stage. Substantial changes to the content, authorship, methodology, results, or conclusions are not permitted without explicit editorial approval.

Article Requirements

Modern Nursing and Public Health endorses the EQUATOR Network initiative, which promotes the transparent and accurate reporting of health research.

Authors are required to identify the relevant reporting checklist for their study type and ensure that it is completed and submitted along with their manuscript. Adhering to these guidelines enhances the quality, reproducibility, and clarity of research reporting, ultimately contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and evidence-based healthcare practice.

Original Research Articles

Length: 3,000–5,000 words.
Abstract: Structured abstract (250–300 words) following the IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion).
Reporting guidelines: Manuscripts must follow the appropriate EQUATOR reporting guideline, such as CONSORT for randomized trials, STROBE for observational studies, COREQ for qualitative research, or other relevant checklists.
Ethical requirements: Ethics approval and informed consent required when applicable.
Tables/Figures: Up to 6 tables/figures.

Editorial

Length: 800–1,200 words.
Abstract: Not required.
References: Maximum of 10 references.
Content: Concise, argumentative, or reflective perspectives on relevant issues in nursing, midwifery, public health, healthcare research, professional practice, and health policy.

Review Articles

Length: 3,500–6,500 words.
Abstract: Structured abstract (250–300 words) following the IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion).
Methodology: A clear description of the review methodology is required. Appropriate reporting guidelines, including PRISMA and its relevant extensions, are recommended where applicable.
Tables/Figures: Up to 5 tables/figures.

Case Reports and Case Series

Length: 1,500–2,000 words.
Abstract: Structured abstract (150–250 words): Introduction, Case Presentation, Intervention, Outcome, Conclusion.
Methodology: Clear description of the clinical case or case series. CARE guidelines recommended.
Ethical requirements: Written informed consent required.
Tables/Figures: Up to 3 tables/figures.

Research Protocols

Length: 2,500–4,000 words.
Abstract: Structured abstract (250–300 words) including: Background, Objectives, Study Design, Participants and Setting, Intervention or Exposure where applicable, Primary and Secondary Outcomes where applicable, and Conclusions.
Reporting guidelines: Clinical trial protocols must comply with the applicable SPIRIT reporting guideline.
Structure: Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Ethical Considerations.
Ethical requirements: Ethics approval is required when applicable. When ethics approval is not required, authors must state this explicitly and provide an appropriate justification.
Registration: Clinical trials must include a registration number.

Guidelines and Consensus Statement

Length: 2,800–3,000 words.
Abstract: Structured abstract (250–350 words): Importance, Objective, Evidence Review, Findings, Conclusions and Relevance.
Reporting guidelines: RIGHT recommended.
Methodology: A detailed methodology section must be provided, including evidence search strategy, study selection criteria, evidence appraisal and synthesis, voting or consensus processes (e.g., Delphi, majority voting, consensus thresholds), and management of conflicts of interest.
Recommendations: Numbered recommendations accompanied by the level or quality of evidence; GRADE is strongly preferred.
Supplementary materials: Mandatory supplementary materials, including GRADE evidence tables, evidence profiles, extended methodology details, search strategies, PRISMA flow diagrams when applicable, and any additional content supporting guideline development.
Tables/Figures: Up to 6 tables/figures.

Commentaries

Length: 1,000–1,800 words.
Abstract: Not required.
Content: Focused, critical, or interpretive discussions concerning scientific evidence, professional practice, education, healthcare delivery, public health, or contemporary issues affecting nursing and related healthcare disciplines.

Letters to the Editor

Length: Maximum 800 words.
Abstract: Not required.
Content: Letters should address recently published articles or ongoing scholarly debates relevant to the Journal's aims and scope.

References

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software (e.g., EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the APA 7th edition reference style.

References must follow the conventions of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition.

Journal Article
Iovino, P., Uchmanowicz, I., & Vellone, E. (2024). Self-care: An effective strategy to manage chronic diseases. Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 33(8), 767–771. https://doi.org/10.17219/acem/191102

Book
Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2021). Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (11th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

Website
World Health Organization. (2023). Neonatal care guidelines. https://www.who.int/neonatal

Technical Requirements for Tables, Figures, and Files

Modern Nursing and Public Health follows high technical standards for the preparation of tables, figures, and supplementary materials to ensure accuracy, readability, accessibility, and high-quality production. Authors are required to follow the specifications below.

Tables

• All tables must be included within the text at their appropriate locations and not placed at the end of the paper or submitted separately.
• Tables must be fully editable in Microsoft Word (no images, screenshots, or pasted Excel tables).
• Use Word's built-in table function and avoid manual spacing or tabulation.
• Each table must include:
  • A clear and concise title above the table.
  • Explanatory notes below the table when needed.
  • Units of measurement for all numerical data.
• Avoid merged cells unless necessary for clarity.
• Do not use color shading; tables must remain clean and minimal.
• Tables should be cited in numerical order in the manuscript (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).

Figures and Images

• All figures must be positioned in the manuscript near their first citation for peer-review purposes and must also be uploaded as separate high-resolution image files. The separately uploaded files will be used for production and publication.
• Accepted formats: JPEG (.jpg), PNG (.png), or PDF (.pdf).
• Minimum resolution:
  • 300 dpi for photographs.
  • 600 dpi for charts, diagrams, and line drawings.
• Figures included in the Word manuscript are for review purposes only; the original high-resolution files must be uploaded separately during submission.
• Provide a figure legend within the manuscript, not inside the figure file.
• Number figures sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
• Ensure that no copyrighted material is used unless explicit permission is obtained.

Graphical Quality and Accessibility

• Use fonts within figures that are at least 8 pt when printed.
• Ensure adequate contrast for accessibility (no light gray text).
• Avoid excessive decoration, 3D effects, or gradients.
• Text within figures must match the general manuscript language (English or Polish).

File Naming Conventions

• Figures: Fig1.jpg, Fig2.png.
• Supplementary files: SuppFile1.pdf, Dataset1.csv.

Supplementary Material

• Additional materials such as questionnaires, datasets, extended methods, or multimedia must be clearly labeled.
• Supplementary files will be published online alongside the article.
• Video formats accepted: MP4, MOV (maximum size 200 MB).

Copyright and Permissions

• Authors must obtain permission for any previously published figure or table where permission is required.
• Permissions must be uploaded during submission.
• A full citation of the original source must accompany reproduced materials.

Modern Nursing and Public Health operates under a Diamond Open Access publishing model. Authors retain copyright in their original work, and newly published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

For detailed information concerning copyright ownership, publication rights, licensing, self-archiving, and reuse permissions, please consult the Journal's Open Access Policy.

For submission enquiries and additional requests, please contact the Editorial Office of Modern Nursing and Public Health: kwartalnik@eckp.wroclaw.pl.