Focus and Scope

Focus

Interdisciplinary Nursing, Education & Clinical Science focuses on interdisciplinary scholarship that integrates nursing, education, and clinical sciences to improve health outcomes in diverse community contexts. The journal prioritizes contributions that reflect:

  • Innovation in nursing practice and education;
  • Integration of public health principles in community-based care;
  • Empowerment of vulnerable and marginalized populations;
  • Application of technology to enhance nursing care delivery;
  • Culturally responsive and ethical healthcare approaches;
  • Evidence-informed policy and leadership in community health systems.

Scope

Interdisciplinary Nursing, Education & Clinical Science welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, theoretical analyses, implementation studies, and case reports on topics including but not limited to:

  1. Family and Community Nursing Practice
    Models of care that support family health, home-based interventions, and integrated community services.
  2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
    Preventive strategies, health education, vaccination campaigns, and behavioral change interventions at the community level.
  3. Nursing for Vulnerable and At-Risk Populations
    Interventions addressing social determinants of health, minority health, and access to care for underserved groups.
  4. Community Mental Health Nursing
    Mental health literacy, early intervention programs, trauma-informed care, and support for psychosocial well-being.
  5. Cultural, Ethical, and Holistic Nursing Care
    Nursing practices that respect cultural values, ethics in community-based care, and holistic health models.
  6. Nursing Leadership and Public Health Policy
    Roles of nurses in health system governance, advocacy, and formulation of evidence-based public health policies.
  7. Technology in Community Nursing
    Use of telehealth, mobile health (mHealth), electronic health records, AI, and data analytics to improve community nursing delivery.
  8. Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
    Collaborations between academic institutions and communities to co-design and implement responsive health interventions.
  9. Education and Professional Development in Community Nursing
    Curriculum innovations, simulation-based training, continuing education models, and competency-based frameworks.
  10. Sustainable and Resilient Community Health Systems
    Disaster preparedness, climate-sensitive nursing interventions, and sustainability-focused health planning.