Guidelines for Authors

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Journal of Nursing Care (JNC) is a journal of scientific publications published every four months (quarterly) using a peer review system for article selection. JNC is intended for practitioners, academics, professionals, students or among the general public who are involved and interested in the development of Health and Nursing Science. It can receive relevant articles in the field of health and nursing, which includes research articles.

Structure Writing

The structure of writing in JNC is as follows: Page Title, Abstract, Introduction, Research Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and References. The following describes the guidelines for each writing structure:

Scopes

Journal of Nursing Care covers research and development in the field of nursing, including medical surgical nursing, emergency and critical nursing, psychiatric nursing, pediatric nursing, maternity nursing, community nursing, gerontology nursing, management in nursing, nursing education, technology and innovation in the area of nursing, methodology research, and other related fields.

Article type

The Journal of Nursing Care accepts original research articles, reviews and systematic reviews, case studies, editorials, letters to the editor, and perspectives. The number of pages is at most 12 (3500-5000 words). Articles must be written in English.

Journal Publishing Fees

Authors whose articles are approved for publication will be charged IDR. 450.000,00.

Author Statement

Before the article is published, we will provide an author's statement form that includes originality, is not in progress or published elsewhere, has never been published, and has no conflict of interest.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts are written using word format (e.g. Microsoft-Word®) to improve the quality of the journal, articles preferably in English, typed in Times New Roman font size 12, 1 column, spacing density 1.5, on A4 size paper, with left, top, right, and bottom limits 2.54 cm.

Title

The title section consists of the following:

1. Article title (no more than 20 words), capital each word, bold, 12 font size

2. Name of author and affiliation (institution).

3. Correspondence authors, marked with an "*" sign, then write the email address after the names of the authors

Abstract

Abstract written in English, maximum 250 words. An abstract is written concisely, includes essential components, and has no abbreviations. They are written in one paragraph using headings including background, purposive, research methodology, results, and conclusion.

Keywords

Keywords are written after the Abstract, containing 3-5 keywords. Keywords do not use abbreviations—keyword using https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/search.

Introduction

The background contains the research's reasons, gaps, novelty, and objectives.

Research methods

Completeness of writing in this section includes research design, samples and settings, variables, instruments, interventions (for experimental research), data collection, data analysis, and ethical approval.

Results

This section describes in full and in detail the results of the study. It can be in the form of pictures or tables equipped with descriptions. The results of qualitative research can be written in narrative form accompanied by quotes from participants.

Discussion

Research results are discussed by including subheadings for each main topic discussed. Minimizing the repetition of numbers from the results and closing by discussing the study's limitations.

Conclusion

The conclusion contains the main results of the research and recommendations for further study.

Table

The tables are arranged in a row, and each table should be briefly titled and placed on top of the table. The table's title is written in capital letters at the beginning of the word, except for the foreground. The maximum number of tables in each article is six tables.

Photos / Pictures / Diagrams

Photos, pictures, and diagrams are arranged in sequence, given a short title and placed on the photo/drawing/diagram with a maximum of 3 pieces.

References

The bibliography is written following APA rules, and references are written in alphabetical order. Minimum referral number 50% taken from the journal. Year published 80% reference minimal from last ten years. Avoid referral in the form of personal communication (personal communication). Here's an example of writing a reference:

Journal

Journals with a direct object identifier (DOI)

Author, AA, Author, BB, & Author, CC (Year). Title of article. Journal title, volume (issue), pp - p. Doi: xx.xxxxxxxxxx

Journal with DOI with one author

Houlston, R. S. (2008). Pseudoautosomal linkage in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. British Journal of Haematology, 109(4), 899–900. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2141.2000.109004899.x

Journals with DOI with 2-7 authors (write all authors)

Herbst-Damm, K. L., & Kulik, J. A. (2005). Volunteer support, marital status, and the survival times of terminally ill patients. Health Psychology, 24, 225-229. doi:10.1037/0278-6133.24.2.225

Journal with DOI with eight or more authors (write the first six authors, ... and the last author)

Gilbert, D. G., McClernon, J. F., Rabinovich, N. E., Sugai, C., Plath, L. C., Asgaard, G., ... Botros, N. (2004). Effects of quitting smoking on EEG activation and attention last for more than 31 days and are more severe with stress, dependence, DRD2 A 1 allele, and depressive traits. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 6, 249-267. doi:1 0.1 080/1462220041 0001676305

Journals without DOI

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Article title. Journal title, volume (issue), pp - p.

Journal without DOI with one author

Wiliams, J. H. (2008). Employee engagement: Improving participation in safety. Profesional Safety, 53(12), 40 – 45.

Journal without DOI with 2-7 authors (write all authors)

Keller, T. E., Cusick, G. R., & Courtney, M. E. (2007). Approaching the transition to adulthood: Distinctive profiles of adolescents aging out of the child welfare system. Social Service Review, 81, 453-484.

Journal without DOI with eight or more authors (write the first six authors, ... and the last author)

Wolchik, S. A., West, S. G., Sandler, I. N., Tein, J. Y., Coatsworth, D., Lengua, L., … Griffin, W. A. (2000). An experimental evaluation of theory-based mother and mother-child programs for children of divorce. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 68, 843 – 856.

Online Journal

Koo, D. J., Chitwoode, D., D., & Sanchez, J. (2008). Violent victimization and the routine activities/lifestyle of active drug users. Journal of Drug issues, 38, 1105 – 1137. Retrieved from http: //www.criminology.fsu.edu/~jdi.

Abstract as Primary Source

Wool, N. J., Young, S. L., Fanselow, M. S., & Butcher, L. L. (1991). MAP-2 expression in cholinoceptive pyramidal cells of rodent cortex and hippocampus is altered by Pavlovian conditioning [Abstract]. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 17, 480.

Lassen, S. R., Steele, M. M., & Sailor, W. (2006). The relationship of school-wide positive behavior support to academic achievement in an urban middle school. Psychology in the Schools, 43, 701-712. Abstract retrieved from http://www.interscience.wiley.com

Abstract as Secondary Source

Hare, L. R., & O'Neill, K. (2000). Effectiveness and efficiency in small academic peer groups. Small Group Research, 31, 24-53. Abstract retrieved from Sociological Abstracts database. (Accession No. 200010185).

Magazine

Mathews, J., Berret, D., & Brillman, D. (2005, May 16). Other winning equation. Newsweek, 145(20), 58 – 59.

Online Magazine

Lodewijkx, H. F. M. (2001, May 23). Individual-group continuity in cooperation and competition under varying communication conditions. Current Issues in Social Psychology, 6(12), 166-182. Retrieved from http://www.uiowa.edu/~grpproc/crisp/crisp.6.12.htm

Book

Author, AA (Year). Titlebuku.Location Publisher: Publisher.

Alexie, S. (1992). The bussiness of fancy dancing: Stories and poems. Brooklyn, NY: Hang Loosse Press.

Books Writer An Institution

American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Anonymous Book Writer

Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary (31st ed.). (2007). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.

Chapter in Books

Booth - La Force, C., & Kerns, K.A. (2009). Child-parent attachment relationships, peer relationships, and peer-group functioning. In K.H. Rubin, W.M. Bukowski, & B. Laursen (Eds.), Handbook of peer interactions, relationships, and groups (pp. 490-507). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Book Online

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Retrieved from a web address

American Nurses Association. (2010). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd Ed.). Retrieved from http://www.nursesbooks.org/ebooks/download/NursingScopeStandards.pdf

Other Online Resources

Kenney, G. M., Cook, A., & Pelletier, J. (2009). Prospects for reducing uninsured rates among children: How much can premium assistance programs help. Retrieved from Urban Institute website: //www.urban.org/url.cfm?ID=411823

Dissertation and Thesis

Author, AA (Year).Title of thesis or dissertation (Thesis or Dissertation). Name of institution, Location.

Vance, C. A. E. (2011). Measuring neonatal quality of life (NeoQOL) for critically-ill newborns in neonatal intensive care units (Doctoral dissertation). University of Washington, Washington.

Proceedings of the Conference

Bosch, O. J., & Neumann, I. D. (2008). Brain vasopressin is an important regulator of maternal behavior independent of dams trait anxiety. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America, 105(44), 17139-17144.

How to Deliver Articles

Articles submitted with a statement that the article has never been and is not in the process of publication in other journals. Articles submitted by registering online via the web: http://jnc.fkep.unpad.ac.id

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