Submissions
This journal is not accepting submissions at this time.
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- Cover Letter - using PJN Cover Letter template
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PJN Omnibus Author Form (FORM A)- duly accomplished and signed by all authors
- PJN Conflict of Interest Declaration Form (FORM B) - duly accomplished and signed by each author (1 COI form per author)
- Manuscript following updated PJN Instructions to Authors.
- Anonymized version of Manuscript following updated PJN Instructions to Authors.
Original Articles
Original Articles report findings from original research that contribute new knowledge to nursing practice, education, administration, policy, research, or other areas relevant to nursing and health care. Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and other appropriate research designs may be considered.
See Section 4 of the updated PJN Instructions to Authors for more details.
Case Reports
Case Reports describe unique, unusual, or particularly educational cases that provide meaningful lessons for nursing practice, clinical care, education, or health systems. The case should demonstrate a clear reason for publication and provide relevant clinical or professional learning points.
See Section 4 of the updated PJN Instructions to Authors for more details.
Systematic Reviews
Systematic Reviews synthesize and critically appraise existing evidence addressing a focused research question relevant to nursing and health care. Meta-analyses that statistically combine findings from eligible studies may also be submitted.
See Section 4 of the updated PJN Instructions to Authors for more details.
Feature Articles
Feature Articles provide comprehensive, informative, and engaging discussions of important topics relevant to nursing, health care, education, research, leadership, policy, or professional practice. They may address emerging issues, innovations, programs, developments, or areas of particular relevance to the nursing profession. Feature Articles are not intended to report original research in the format of an Original Article.
See Section 4 of the updated PJN Instructions to Authors for more details.
Opinions
Opinion articles present a reasoned perspective, interpretation, or argument on a contemporary issue relevant to nursing, health care, education, research, policy, or professional practice. They may reflect the author's professional experience, expertise, or interpretation of available evidence.
Opinion articles should present a clear and coherent argument and distinguish evidence-based conclusions from personal or professional viewpoints.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor provide brief, focused contributions to scholarly discussion and exchange within the journal. They may comment on an article recently published in PJN, raise an important issue relevant to nursing or health care, provide a concise professional perspective, or draw attention to an emerging concern.
Letters commenting on previously published articles should identify the article being discussed and provide a constructive contribution to scholarly dialogue.
Maximum length: 1,000 words or 4 typewritten A4 pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides, excluding references. | References: Generally, no more than 10 references. | Tables and figures: Generally not permitted; one table or figure may be considered when essential. | Abstract: Not required. | Structure: No formal section structure is required. The letter should be concise, focused, and appropriately referenced. | Response: When a Letter to the Editor comments on a previously published PJN article, the original author(s) may be invited to provide a response. | Formatting: Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the PJN Instructions to Authors.
Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright in articles published in PJN, while granting PJN the right of first publication and the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and disseminate the work in print, electronic, and other appropriate formats, and to transmit metadata and content to indexing and preservation services.
PJN publishes its open-access scholarly content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, unless otherwise indicated. Under this license, others may copy, distribute, display, adapt, and build upon the published work, including for commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the authors, the original publication in PJN is acknowledged, a link to the license is provided, and any changes made are indicated.
Authors are responsible for obtaining appropriate permission for copyrighted material owned by third parties (such as figures, tables, or images from other sources) that is included in their manuscripts; material not covered by the article's Creative Commons license is clearly identified. Applicable copyright and licensing information is displayed on each published article and on the PJN website.
Privacy Statement
Data Privacy Clause
The Philippine Journal of Nursing (PJN) respects and upholds the privacy rights of its authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other users of the journal website. Personal information collected through the journal site, including names, professional affiliations, email addresses, and other information voluntarily provided by users, shall be used solely for purposes directly related to the editorial, peer review, publication, and administration of the journal.
PJN is committed to protecting personal information and shall not sell, rent, or disclose such information to third parties for purposes unrelated to the journal's operations, except with the user's consent, when required or permitted by law, or when disclosure is necessary for legitimate and lawful journal-related purposes. Personal information is processed in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations, as well as applicable data protection standards and principles.
Data Retention and Security
PJN retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to support the journal's editorial and publication records, or as required by applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
The journal implements appropriate organizational, physical, and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse, or destruction. Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals who require such information to perform legitimate journal-related functions.
By submitting a manuscript, registering with the journal, participating in peer review, or otherwise providing personal information through the PJN website, users acknowledge that their personal information may be collected, processed, stored, and used for legitimate journal-related purposes, subject to applicable data protection laws and the rights of data subjects under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).
