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Frontiers of Nursing

Sciendo · Poland · Est. 2018

ISSN2544-8994

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

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 Score

0.254

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.259

Total Works

409

Total Citations

1,158

2yr Mean Citedness

0.42

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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.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

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

thinkchecksubmit.org

7/12 · 58%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Sciendo

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2544-8994

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

double-blind peer review

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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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

Times cited

2019

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2025

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

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