About the Journal
Holistic Nursing Journal (HNJ)
Print ISSN: 3135-338X
The Holistic Nursing Journal (HNJ) is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, education, and clinical practice in the field of holistic nursing and healthcare.
The journal provides an open-access platform for researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and scholars to publish high-quality scientific work that contributes to evidence-based nursing practice and holistic patient care.
HNJ publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, theoretical papers, case studies, and scholarly commentaries addressing contemporary issues and innovations in nursing and healthcare sciences.
The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing practices, and rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure the quality and credibility of published research.
Journal Scope
The journal welcomes submissions in areas including, but not limited to:
- Holistic Nursing Practice
- Community and Public Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Maternal and Neonatal Nursing
- Nursing Education and Leadership
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
- Chronic Disease Management
- Palliative and Supportive Care
- Integrative and Complementary Nursing Care
- Clinical Nursing Research
- Nursing Ethics and Professional Practice
- Medical and health sciences
Aims of the Journal
The Holistic Nursing Journal (HNJ) aims to promote excellence in nursing research, education, and clinical practice by publishing high-quality, evidence-based, and ethically conducted scholarly work in the field of holistic nursing and healthcare sciences.
The journal seeks to:
- Advance scientific knowledge in holistic nursing and healthcare practice.
- Support evidence-based nursing care and patient-centered healthcare approaches.
- Encourage innovative and interdisciplinary research that improves healthcare outcomes.
- Provide an academic platform for researchers, educators, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to share original scientific contributions.
- Promote ethical standards, academic integrity, and professional development in nursing research and practice.
- Facilitate the dissemination of contemporary healthcare knowledge at local, regional, and international levels.
- Encourage collaboration among nursing researchers, healthcare institutions, and academic communities worldwide.
- Support the integration of holistic, preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative approaches in nursing care.
- Contribute to improving healthcare quality, patient safety, and professional nursing standards through scientific research and scholarly communication.
The journal is committed to fostering a global academic environment that values scientific innovation, diversity, and excellence in holistic nursing and healthcare research.
Publication Model
The Holistic Nursing Journal (HNJ) follows an open-access publishing model, providing free and immediate access to published articles for readers worldwide in support of the global dissemination of scientific knowledge.
All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified experts in relevant fields.
Publication Ethics
The Holistic Nursing Journal (HNJ) follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure ethical publishing, academic integrity, and transparency in the editorial and peer review processes.
Mission
The mission of Holistic Nursing Journal (HNJ) is to promote high-quality nursing research and support the advancement of holistic healthcare practices that improve patient outcomes, professional nursing standards, healthcare education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Vision
The journal aspires to become a recognized international platform for innovative nursing research and a trusted source of evidence-based knowledge in holistic nursing and healthcare sciences.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Website: hnj.uobaghdad.edu.iq
Journal Information
- ISSN (Print): 3135-338X
- Frequency: Biannual
- Peer Review: Double Blind
- Open Access
- Publication Timeline
- Initial editorial screening: 3-7 days
- Peer review process: 3-6 weeks
- Final editorial decision: 1-2 weeks
Accepted articles are published according to the scheduled journal issue.
