The Journal of Nursing and Clinical Training (JNCT) is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing excellence in nursing education, clinical practice, healthcare training, and patient-centered care. The journal provides a professional academic platform for nurses, healthcare practitioners, educators, clinical researchers, and medical professionals to share innovative research, practical experiences, and evidence-based approaches that strengthen modern nursing and clinical training systems. JNCT aims to support the continuous development of healthcare knowledge and improve clinical competencies that contribute to safer and more effective patient care. JNCT welcomes scholarly contributions that address contemporary challenges and innovations in nursing science, clinical education, healthcare management, patient safety, simulation-based learning, and interdisciplinary healthcare practices. The journal emphasizes the importance of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical clinical skills to prepare healthcare professionals for evolving medical environments. By encouraging collaborative and research-driven approaches, JNCT seeks to promote professional development, ethical healthcare standards, and quality improvement in clinical settings across the globe. The journal also encourages submissions related to digital healthcare training, telemedicine, public health nursing, mental health care, advanced nursing practice, healthcare technologies, and leadership in nursing education. Through rigorous peer review and academic integrity, JNCT strives to become a reliable source of scientific knowledge and clinical advancement for the international nursing and healthcare community. Keywords: Nursing Science, Clinical Training, Healthcare Education, Patient Care, Clinical Practice, Nursing Research, Healthcare Management, Evidence-Based Nursing, Medical Education, Patient Safety, Nursing Leadership, Public Health Nursing, Simulation Training, Advanced Nursing Practice, Clinical Competency, Telemedicine, Healthcare Innovation, Nursing Education, Mental Health Nursing, Interdisciplinary Healthcare
Guidelines
We welcome high-quality, original research contributions that advance scientific knowledge and align with the scope of our peer-reviewed journals. To ensure a smooth submission and publication process, authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines.
1. Manuscript Preparation
Formatting: Manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word format (.docx) using 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
Structure:
Include the following sections as applicable: Title page, Abstract (250 words max), Keywords (3–5), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, References.
Figures and Tables:
Numbered and captioned appropriately; include high-resolution images in separate files.
Reference Style:
Use APA Style, 7th Edition. Citations should be in-text (Author, Year) and listed in alphabetical order at the end.
Example (Journal Article):
Smith, J. A., & Brown, L. T. (2020). Climate trends in urban regions. Environmental Research Letters, 15(3), 123–134. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
2. Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted via our online journal management system. Ensure all authors are listed and an ORCID iD is provided (optional but encouraged).
3. Peer Review
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process by subject experts. Authors can expect an initial decision within 1–2 weeks of submission.
4. Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw their manuscript prior to peer review by notifying the editorial office via email. However, manuscripts withdrawn after peer review but before final decision may be subject to a withdrawal processing fee of USD $50. Withdrawal after acceptance is strongly discouraged and may result in a publication embargo for the authors.
5. Ethical Considerations
USOD Publishers follows COPE guidelines. Plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, and unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.