The Journal of Advanced & Clinical Nursing Sciences invites authors to submit high-quality, original work that contributes to the advancement of nursing knowledge, education, and clinical practice. To ensure a smooth submission and peer review process, authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Article Types Accepted
We accept a variety of scholarly contributions, including:

• Original Research Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Clinical Case Reports
• Short Communications
• Review Articles
• Educational Innovations
• Reflective Narratives
• Commentaries and Viewpoints
• Practice-Based Quality Improvement Studies

Each submission must have a clear purpose, methodological soundness, and relevance to the field of nursing.

2. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Authors should ensure that their manuscripts are professionally written and well-organized before submission. The following elements must be included:

• Title: A concise and descriptive title that reflects the content of the paper.
• Abstract: Up to 250 words summarizing the background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Keywords: 4 to 6 subject-specific keywords to support indexing and searchability.
• Introduction: Provide the rationale and background for the study or discussion.
• Methods/Approach: Clearly describe the methodology, design, participants, interventions, and any analytical techniques used.
• Results: Present findings with appropriate tables or figures if needed. Avoid repetition of data between text and tables.
• Discussion: Interpret the results, compare with existing literature, and highlight implications for nursing practice or education.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and their relevance.
• References: Use APA citation style for both in-text citations and reference listings. Ensure that all references are complete and accurate.

3. Formatting and Structure

• Manuscripts should be written in clear, grammatically correct English.
• Submit your file in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
• Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1.5 line spacing and standard 1-inch margins.
• Number pages consecutively in the footer.
• Headings should be clearly structured using a hierarchy (e.g., bold for main headings, italics for subheadings).

4. Authorship and Contributions

Only those individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the work should be listed as authors. Please ensure that:

• All authors approve the final version before submission.
• One corresponding author is designated with full contact details.
• A brief author contribution statement may be included if applicable.

5. Ethical Considerations

Manuscripts must comply with international ethical standards. Authors are expected to:

• Obtain approval from an institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee when involving human subjects.
• Secure informed consent from all study participants.
• Declare any potential conflicts of interest.
• Disclose any funding sources or financial support.
• Acknowledge any limitations or ethical considerations within the discussion section.

6. Plagiarism and Originality

Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. All manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism. Any paper found to contain unoriginal or copied material will be immediately rejected.

7. Figures, Tables, and Illustrations

• All figures and tables must be numbered sequentially and referenced in the text.
• Provide descriptive captions for each figure or table.
• Submit figures as high-resolution images (preferably JPEG or PNG, minimum 300 DPI).
• Tables must be created using the Word table tool and not inserted as images.

8. Supplementary Material (If Applicable)

Authors may submit additional materials such as datasets, questionnaires, appendices, or multimedia files. These materials will be reviewed along with the manuscript and may be published as supplementary content online.

9. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Each paper is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field. The process typically includes:

• Initial editorial screening
• Assignment to reviewers
• Author revisions based on feedback
• Final editorial decision

Authors can expect fair, constructive, and timely reviews aimed at improving the quality and clarity of the submission.

10. Article Processing Charges (APC)

An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied only to accepted papers. This fee supports the publication process, editorial handling, peer review management, DOI assignment, PDF formatting, online hosting, indexing efforts, and journal maintenance. Authors will receive an invoice upon acceptance of the manuscript. No charges are applied at the submission stage.

11. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors are required to sign a copyright agreement. Articles are published under open access terms, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain copyright of their work.

12. Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission portal. Ensure that all required files (main document, cover letter, figures, and supplementary material, if any) are included.

If you face any technical issues or have queries regarding the submission, please contact the editorial office through the journal's contact page.

We thank you for considering the Journal of Advanced & Clinical Nursing Sciences as a home for your work. Our editorial team is committed to supporting authors throughout the publication process, and we look forward to receiving your contributions that reflect the diverse, evolving, and essential nature of nursing science and practice.