Writing Rules
Pediatrics&Nursology Journal
Editorial Rules
Scope of the Journal:
Pediatrics&Nursology covers all aspects of pediatric health and nursing, including but not limited to:
- Newborn
- Preschool
- School age
- Adolescence
- Pediatric health and disease nursing
- Other nursing fields
- Non-nursing pediatric research
Research articles are prioritized, constituting 80% of our publications.
Submission Requirements:
All documents must be uploaded in full. The necessary files include:
Manuscript Preparation:
In the manuscript Word file, include the following sections: title, abstract, keywords, keynotes, main text, declarations, references, and tables and figures (if applicable). Ensure that author information is excluded from this file. Format the document using Times New Roman, 12-point font size, and double spacing.
Prepare the title page and cover letter as separate files. Additionally, include tables and figures within the main text but also prepare them as separate files for submission.
Finally, if you have additional files, upload them as supplementary files.
-Customize the figures and tables to your liking.
-Please upload your tables and figures both as part of the document and as separate files.
- Keep the layout simple. Most formatting codes will be removed and replaced during processing.
- Use boldface, italics, subscripts, superscripts, etc., where appropriate.
- Use a single grid for tables, not one for each row. If no grid is used, align columns with tabs, not spaces.
- Electronic text should be prepared similarly to traditional articles.
Additional Files (where applicable):
- Graphical Abstracts / Highlights
- Supplemental files
Further Considerations:
- Manuscript has been 'spell checked' and 'grammar checked'
- All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa
- Permission has been obtained for the use of copyrighted material from other sources
- A competing interests statement is provided
- Journal policies detailed in this guide have been reviewed
- Referee suggestions and contact details are provided
Ethical Guidelines:
Read the ethical guidelines of our journal before starting. Indicate any conflict of interest in your article. Writing with artificial intelligence is allowed up to 25%. A similarity report is allowed up to 30% and will be reviewed by the journal.
Language and Style:
- Use clear and understandable English. If you have language difficulties, use our proofreading service.
- Avoid sexist, racist, or offensive terms.
- Define abbreviations upon first use and use them consistently thereafter.
Author Contributions:
Acknowledge author contributions according to the CRediT taxonomy: [CRediT]
Copyright Transfer:
Prepare and upload the copyright transfer form with your article files.
Fees:
This journal does not charge authors for article submission or publication. Authors cannot request a fee.
Peer Review Process:
This journal uses a double-blind peer review process. Articles are first evaluated by the editor for suitability, then sent to at least two independent expert reviewers. The editor makes the final decision on acceptance or rejection.
Article Structure:
1. Evidence-Based Practice Manuscript Format:
- Abstract Format: Aim, Methods, Findings, Conclusion, Practice Implications
- Paper Format: Introduction, Methods, Findings, Discussion, Research Implications, Limitations, Conclusions
2. Systematic Reviews:
Follow PRISMA guidelines. Refer to [PRISMA Guidelines]
3. Case Studies:
Follow CARE guidelines. Refer to [CARE Guidelines]
4. Randomized Control Trials:
Follow CONSORT guidelines. Refer to [CONSORT Guidelines]
5. Quality Improvement Projects:
Follow SQUIRE guidelines. Refer to [SQUIRE Guidelines]
6. Empirical Studies:
- Aim
- Methods
- Findings
- Conclusions
- Practice Implications
7. Literature Review/Meta-analysis:
- Problem
- Eligibility Criteria
- Sample
- Results
- Conclusions
- Implications
8. Theory-Oriented Papers:
- Theoretical Principles
- Phenomena Addressed
- Research Linkages
9. Methods Papers:
- Type of Method
- Essential Features
- Methodological Application
- Statistical Procedures
10. Case Studies:
- Participant(s) Characteristics
- Clinical Implications
- Research/Theory Implications
Keywords:
- Provide up to 6 keywords immediately after the abstract.
- Use American spelling and avoid general, plural terms, and multiple concepts.
- Include the keywords in the manuscript source file as well.
Highlights:
- Mandatory for this journal.
- Submit 3 to 5 bullet points (maximum 140 characters, including spaces, per bullet point) in a separate file.
Abstract:
- A concise and factual abstract with fewer than 250 words is required.
- Follow APA 7th edition guidelines.
Acknowledgments:
- Collate acknowledgments in a separate section on the title page.
- List individuals who provided help during the research.
Formatting of Funding Sources:
- List funding sources to facilitate compliance with funders' requirements.
- If no funding was provided, include: "This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors."
Figure Captions:
- Each illustration must have a caption supplied separately, not attached to the figure.
- Include a brief title and description.
Tables:
- Submit tables as editable text, not as images.
- Please upload your tables and figures both as part of the document and as separate files.
- Number tables consecutively and place any table notes below the table body.
- Avoid using vertical rules and shading in table cells.
References:
- Ensure every reference cited in the text is present in the reference list and vice versa.
- Use the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition referencing style.
Examples:
- Journal publication: Van der Geer, J., Hanraads, J. A. J., & Lupton, R. A. (2010). The art of writing a scientific article. Journal of Scientific Communications, 163, 51–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sc.2010.00372.
- Journal publication with an article number: Van der Geer, J., Hanraads, J. A. J., & Lupton, R. A. (2018). The art of writing a scientific article. Heliyon, 19, Article e00205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e00205.
- Book: Strunk, W., Jr., & White, E. B. (2000). The elements of style (4th ed.). Longman.
- Chapter in an edited book: Mettam, G. R., & Adams, L. B. (2009). How to prepare an electronic version of your article. In B. S. Jones, & R. Z. Smith (Eds.), Introduction to the electronic age (pp. 281–304). E-Publishing Inc.
- Website: Powertech Systems. (2015). Lithium-ion vs lead-acid cost analysis. Retrieved from http://www.powertechsystems.eu/home/tech-corner/lithium-ion-vs-lead-acid-cost-analysis/. Accessed January 6, 2020.
- Dataset: [dataset] Oguro, M., Imahiro, S., Saito, S., & Nakashizuka, T. (2015). Mortality data for Japanese oak wilt disease and surrounding forest compositions. https://doi.org/10.17632/xwj98nb39r.1.
- Conference paper or poster presentation: Engle, E.K., Cash, T.F., & Jarry, J.L. (2009, November). The Body Image Behaviours Inventory-3: Development and validation of the Body Image Compulsive Actions and Body Image Avoidance Scales. Poster session presentation at the meeting of the Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.
- Software: Coon, E., Berndt, M., Jan, A., Svyatsky, D., Atchley, A., Kikinzon, E., Harp, D., Manzini, G., Shelef, E., Lipnikov, K., Garimella, R., Xu, C., Moulton, D., Karra, S., Painter, S., Jafarov, E., & Molins, S. (2020, March 25). Advanced Terrestrial Simulator (ATS) v0.88 (Version 0.88). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3727209.
After your article is accepted, it will be sent to the corresponding author via the system or email for final corrections before publication.
