Author Guidelines
Blambangan Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences (BJNHS) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes scholarly work in nursing and health sciences. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Scope
The journal accepts manuscripts related to nursing practice, midwifery, public and community health, nursing education, leadership and management, health services, and interdisciplinary health research. Submissions must demonstrate clear implications for practice, education, leadership, or health policy.
Types of Articles
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles (systematic, scoping, integrative, narrative)
- Short Communications
- Case Reports
- Conceptual or Theoretical Papers
- Letters to the Editor
Manuscript Preparation
- Language: English
- File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Spacing: 1.5; Paper size: A4
- Manuscript structure (research articles): Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References
- Abstract: Maximum 250 words; Keywords: 3–5 terms
Ethics and Reporting Standards
- Research involving human participants must include ethical approval and informed consent where applicable.
- Authors must declare conflicts of interest and funding sources.
- Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism.
- Authors are encouraged to follow relevant reporting guidelines (CONSORT, STROBE, COREQ, PRISMA).
References
References must follow APA (7th edition) style and include recent, relevant international literature.
Submission and Review
Manuscripts must be submitted through the Online Journal System (OJS). All submissions undergo editorial screening and a double-blind peer-review process.
Open Access and Copyright
BJNHS is an open access journal. Authors retain copyright and agree to publication under a Creative Commons license as specified by the journal.
