Editorial Policy

The International Journal of Nursing Science Management & Patient Care is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, transparency, and integrity in scholarly publishing. The editorial policy is designed to ensure that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated fairly, efficiently, and based solely on their scientific merit.

Manuscript Evaluation Process

• Initial Screening:
  The editorial office reviews submissions to ensure they meet the journal’s scope, formatting requirements, and ethical standards. Manuscripts that do not comply may be returned to authors for correction or rejected at this stage.
• Double-Blind Peer Review:
  Eligible manuscripts are forwarded for double-blind peer review, where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous. Independent experts evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, and scientific contribution
• Editorial Decision: Based on reviewers’ comments and recommendations, the editorial board makes one of the following decisions:
  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject
• Final Approval:
  The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding acceptance and publication.

Fast-Track Review Policy

To support rapid dissemination of significant research, the journal offers a fast-track review option:

• Manuscripts submitted under fast-track are prioritized in the review process
• A quicker decision timeline is maintained without compromising review quality
• This option is suitable for time-sensitive or high-impact research

Editorial Responsibilities

• Ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation of all manuscripts
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted work
• Preventing conflicts of interest
• Upholding publication ethics and integrity
• Taking appropriate action in cases of misconduct

Editors do not discriminate based on authors’ nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or beliefs. Decisions are made solely on academic merit and relevance.

Confidentiality and Transparency

All manuscripts and associated communications are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers and editors must not disclose or use unpublished information for personal advantage.

The journal maintains transparency in editorial decisions and provides constructive feedback to authors to improve the quality of their work.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The International Journal of Nursing Science Management & Patient Care follows a fully open access publishing model. In open access publishing, the term itself indicates that access to published articles is completely free for readers, while authors contribute a minimal publication fee to support the publishing process.

Overview of APC

• Their institution or university
• Research funding agencies
• Government bodies
• Sponsoring organizations or companies

Purpose of APC

• Peer review administration and management
• Editorial coordination and decision support
• Salaries of non-editorial and technical staff
• Detailed subediting, formatting, and layout design
• Copyediting and proofreading
• Electronic composition and production of articles in PDF and other formats
• Editorial management system maintenance
• DOI registration through Crossref
• Metadata creation and indexing services
• Digital archiving and long-term preservation
• Online hosting and dissemination of articles across multiple platforms

APCs fund the essential services that ensure rigorous evaluation, professional presentation, and long-term accessibility of research and healthcare scholarship.

• Editorial screening and coordination of peer review
• Reviewer management, decision-making support, and author communication
• Copyediting, formatting, and professional production
• DOI registration and structured metadata for indexing
• Online hosting, archiving, and digital preservation
• Open access distribution enabling immediate global readership
• The journal does not charge any fee at the time of submission or during the review process
• APC is applicable only after the manuscript is accepted
• There are no charges for rejected articles
• Additional content types such as corrections, editorials, addendums, retractions, and comments are processed free of charge until final author approval

This policy ensures that authors are not financially burdened during the evaluation stage and are only charged for successfully published work.

APC Structure

• Type of article
• Funding support available to the authors
• Country of submission
• Institutional or governmental backing

Typically, the Article Processing Charges (APC) range from $680 to $2480, with the standard APC set at $2480. However, the journal offers significant discounts to support wider research participation, particularly for authors without funding support and researchers from developing countries. The journal is committed to promoting global inclusivity in scientific publishing by providing considerable APC reductions wherever applicable.

Waiver and Discount Policy

• Lack of research funding
• Institutional limitations
• Geographic or economic factors

Requests for APC reductions should be directed to: contact@jscholaronline.org

All requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure fairness and accessibility.

Commitment to Open Access Publishing

The APC model supports the sustainability of open access publishing, ensuring that all published research is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. This approach enhances visibility, citation potential, and the overall impact of scientific work.

Through a transparent editorial policy and a well-defined APC structure, the International Journal of Nursing Science Management & Patient Care ensures a fair, ethical, and efficient publication process. The journal remains committed to supporting authors, maintaining high publishing standards, and promoting unrestricted access to scientific knowledge across the global research community.