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Frontiers of Nursing

Sciendo · Poland · Est. 2018

ISSN2544-8994
SJR Q3Scopus / SJR
54
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q354
Total54
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Scorei
0.21
H-Indexi
15
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.259
Total Worksi
409
Total Citationsi
1,158
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.42
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers of Nursing - the first English-language nursing academic journal in China to have obtained both the CN (China National) and ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) designations. As an official peer-reviewed research journal, Frontiers of Nursing serves as an international platform for nursing academic exchanges and the target readers are healthcare professionals all over the world. The journal's mission is to foster excellence in nursing and healthcare by disseminating the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed research reports, academic papers, review articles, and clinical studies. It aims to mirror the trends in nursing academia, showcase scientific research findings, and share clinical practice experiences, thereby propelling the development of nursing science and enhancing the international influence of nursing research. Frontiers of Nursing encompasses a diverse array of nursing topics, including but not limited to basic nursing research, scientific investigations, research reviews, and expert commentaries. Published quarterly, in March, June, September, and December, the journal caters to a broad readership. This includes practicing nurses at all levels and across various specialties who are dedicated to advancing their practice and professional growth through the application of new knowledge and evidence. Additionally, it appeals to nursing managers, senior nursing professionals, nurse educators, and nursing students. The journal prioritizes the rapid publication of high-quality, comprehensive nursing research papers, as well as in-depth review articles. Every submission undergoes a rigorous and impartial peer-review process. Accepted papers are promptly made available online, ensuring timely dissemination of valuable information to the global nursing community.

General Information

Country / RegionPoland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2018
Frequency4 times per year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications409
Publisher OrgDe Gruyter
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Submission Info

Peer Reviewdouble-blind peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/12 · 58%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Sciendo
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2544-8994
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
double-blind peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
45
224
2019
48
275
2020
44
174
2021
52
139
2022
50
92
2023
52
52
2024
61
19
2025
17
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

EducationQ3
Nursing (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Nursing (miscellaneous)Education

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Nursing education and managementHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutNursing Diagnosis and DocumentationFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsHealthcare Education and Workforce IssuesJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorInnovations in Medical EducationPatient Safety and Medication ErrorsResilience and Mental HealthCOVID-19 and Mental Health

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers of Nursing

Is Frontiers of Nursing a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers of Nursing: it is indexed in Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 54/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers of Nursing?

Frontiers of Nursing is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.21.

Is Frontiers of Nursing indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers of Nursing is indexed in Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers of Nursing?

Frontiers of Nursing - the first English-language nursing academic journal in China to have obtained both the CN (China National) and ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) designations. As an official peer-reviewed research journal, Frontiers of Nursing serves as an international platform for nursing academic exchanges and the target readers are healthcare professionals all over the world. The journal's mission is to foster excellence in nursing and healthcare by disseminating the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed research reports, academic papers, review articles, and clinical studi

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref