Journal Guide

Nursing Open is a peer reviewed open access journal that welcomes articles on all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice, research, education and policy. We aim to publish articles that contribute to the art and science of nursing and which have a positive impact on health either locally, nationally, regionally or globally. As such the following qualities are essential in any article published by the journal: scientific credibility and rigour, and coherence and clarity in the writing. Contributions do not need to be novel as confirmatory and replication studies will be considered, however the article must present new findings, which could include the reporting of negative findings.

Nursing Outlook, a bi-monthly journal, provides innovative ideas for nursing leaders through peer-reviewed articles and timely reports. Each issue examines current issues and trends in nursing practice, education and research, offering progressive solutions to the challenges facing the profession. Nursing Outlook is the official journal of the American Academy of Nursing and supports it mission to serve the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. The journal is included in MEDLINE, CINAHL and the Journal Citation Reports published by Thomson Reuters.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Nursing Philosophy provides a forum for discussion of philosophical issues in nursing. These focus on questions relating to the nature of nursing and to the phenomena of key relevance to it. For example, any understanding of what nursing is presupposes some conception of just what nurses are trying to do when they nurse. But what are the ends of nursing? Are they to promote health, prevent disease, promote well-being, enhance autonomy, relieve suffering, or some combination of these? How are these ends are to be met? What kind of knowledge is needed in order to nurse? Practical, theoretical, aesthetic, moral, political, 'intuitive' or some other? Papers that explore other aspects of philosophical enquiry and analysis of relevance to nursing (and any other healthcare or social care activity) are also welcome and might include, but not be limited to, critical discussions of the work of nurse theorists who have advanced philosophical claims (e.g., Benner, Benner and Wrubel, Carper, Schrok, Watson, Parse and so on) as well as critical engagement with philosophers (e.g., Heidegger, Husserl, Kuhn, Polanyi, Taylor, MacIntyre and so on) whose work informs health care in general and nursing in particular.

For nearly 60 years, Nursing Research is the most prestigious and sought after research journal in the field, publishing articles on research techniques, quantitative and qualitative studies, and state-of-the-art methodology, including information not yet found in textbooks. Nursing Research covers key issues, including health promotion, human responses to illness, acute care nursing research, symptom management, cost-effectiveness, vulnerable populations, health services, and community-based nursing studies. Expert commentaries and briefs are also included.For more information, visit www.nursingresearchonline.com.

Nursing Research and Practice is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of nursing.

Exclusive Focus on Theory, Research and PracticeNursing Science Quarterly is unique in that it is the only journal devoted exclusively to the enhancement of nursing knowledge. Only Nursing Science Quarterly publishes original manuscripts focusing on nursing theory development, nursing theory-based practice and quantitative and qualitative research related to existing nursing frameworks, contributed by the leading theorists, researchers and nurse executives.Keep Up To DateEach issue of Nursing Science Quarterly includes authoritative, timely coverage of the latest in theory development, nursing research and practice. Regular features are devoted to: Theoretical Concerns Research Issues Practice Applications Ethical Issues Teaching-Learning Processes Scholarly Dialogue Book Reviews and New Media International Perspectives.An Indispensable Reference for StudentsIn Nursing Science Quarterly graduate students have access to a rich source of theoretical and research ideas that can be directly related to practice.

Articles range from expert, peer-reviewed features to the latest in clinical trends, opinions, innovations, health policy updates and breaking news to the newest drugs, devices and alternative/complementary therapies. Topics covered include innovations and trends within clinical and nursing practice, management of individual patients and patient populations, the impact of health care systems, ethical and legal trends on patient care issues and professional practice, and the impact of legislative/regulatory actions on health care practice.

Nursing2011 is an award-winning how-to journal created to provide practical, hands-on information to nurses. Readers say the journal is their first choice for quick-read updates on the most comprehensive range of nursing topics, including clinical and professional information on drugs, diseases, nursing care strategies, and legal/ethical issues. Continuing-education articles offer abundant opportunities for nurses to advance their skills. Nursing2011's hallmark 'from-the-heart' narratives highlight the compassionate side of nursing. The journal's creed of clinical excellence ensures up-to-date expert advice in a fast-changing profession.In 2007, Nursing received the prestigious Publication of the Year award from the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE). In 2008, Nursing received three silver awards from ASHPE and a bronze award from Folio:, a leading organization in the magazine publishing industry.For more information, visit www.nursing2011.com.Don't miss the annual Nursing2011Symposium! The conference is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, and it is geared for nurse generalists, managers, directors of nursing, and other direct caregivers in multiple specialty areas with an emphasis on medical surgical nursing. Register at www.nursingsymposium.com.

Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643) is an international, peer-reviewed open access advanced forum for studies related to Human Nutrition. It publishes reviews, regular research papers and short communications. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. There are, in addition, unique features of this journal: electronic files or software regarding the full details of the calculation and experimental procedure, if unable to be published in a normal way, can be deposited as supplementary material we also accept manuscripts communicating to a broader audience with regard to research projects financed with public funds

Nutrition & Dietetics is the official journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia, including the Journal of the New Zealand Dietetic Association. Covering all aspects of food, nutrition and dietetics, the Journal provides a basic forum for the reporting, discussion and development of scientifically credible knowledge related to human nutrition and dietetics. Widely respected in Australia and around the world, Nutrition & Dietetics is Australia and New Zealand's leading peer-reviewed journal in its field. The Journal publishes original research, review papers, viewpoint articles, insights - short papers on findings from demonstrating practice , letters, book reviews, conference reports and continuing education quizzes.

Nutrition & Food Science* (NFS) is an international, double blind peer-reviewed journal offering accessible and comprehensive coverage of food, beverage and nutrition research.

Nutrition & Metabolism is ready to receive manuscripts on all aspects of nutritional biochemistry and related clinical fields.

Nutrition Clinique et Métabolisme is the journal of the French-speaking Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition. Associating clinicians, biologists, pharmacists, and fundamentalists, the articles presented in the journal concern man and animals, and deal with organs and cells. The goal is a better understanding of the effects of artificial nutrition and human metabolism. Original articles, general reviews, update articles, technical notes and communications are published, as well as editorials and case reports.