About the Journal

Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal is the official research journal of Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI), dedicated to the exploration and advancement of nursing science, clinical practice, and health professions education. The journal provides an academic platform for the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research that contributes to the improvement of patient care, nursing education, health outcomes, and the overall well-being of individuals and communities.

Focus and Scope

The Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal welcomes submissions covering the diverse and dynamic domains of the nursing profession, including medical-surgical nursing, maternal and child health nursing, community and public health nursing, mental health and psychiatric nursing, gerontological nursing, pediatric nursing, critical care and emergency nursing, nursing education and curriculum development, nursing leadership, administration, and health policy, evidence-based practice and quality improvement, nursing informatics and healthcare technology, and ethics and legal issues in nursing practice.

The journal publishes original research articles, theoretical papers, literature reviews, case studies, and interdisciplinary research that bridges nursing with other fields such as medicine, allied health sciences, public health, and the social sciences. The Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal aims to foster academic excellence and encourage the exploration of innovative ideas and methodologies that can have a significant impact on both the science and the practice of nursing.

Open Access Policy

The Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal is committed to the principles of open access. All articles published in the journal are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or access fees. This policy promotes the broad dissemination of knowledge, ensuring that cutting-edge research in nursing and healthcare is available to a global audience and can contribute to the advancement of the field.

Copyright Notice

All articles published in the Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License. This license allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors. Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting the Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal the right to publish it.

Publisher/Sponsorship Disclosure

The Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal is published by Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) through its Research Development and Publication Office. This sponsorship supports the journal's operations, including the costs of peer review, editing, and publication, ensuring that the journal remains freely accessible and maintains high academic standards.

Privacy Statement

The Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal is dedicated to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information collected during the submission, review, and publication processes is used solely for managing the journal and will not be shared with third parties without consent. The journal adheres to strict privacy standards to ensure the confidentiality and security of personal data, in compliance with relevant data protection regulations, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 in the Philippines.

Archival System

The Nursing Sciences, Education and Practice Journal is included in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival systems. These systems ensure that the content published in the journal is securely preserved and remains accessible for future generations, providing a reliable backup and retrieval mechanism.