International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications

The Official Journal of NANDA International

Edited by:
Jane Flanagan, PhD, RN, APRN, BC

Print ISSN: 1541-5147
Online ISSN: 1744-618X
Frequency: Quarterly
Current Volume: 21 / 2010

TopAuthor Guidelines

The International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications is an official publication of NANDA International. Its purpose is to publish peer-reviewed articles and commentaries that promote the development, refinement, classification, and use of nursing terminologies and classifications worldwide. Manuscripts that reflect knowledge development (theory and research) related to nursing terminology and classification; use of nursing terminologies in practice and education; the processes of clinical judgment and knowledge presentation; and the use of nursing terminologies and classifications in research, practice, and education will be considered for publication. Papers submitted for consideration are assumed to be original, not previously published, and not under consideration by any other journal.

Manuscript Submission
Submit your manuscript online at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ijntc

Manuscript Preparation
Type manuscripts double-space leaving margins of at least one inch. Number the pages consecutively beginning with the first page of text. Begin each element below on a new page:
1. Title page: Write a brief, specific, and descriptive title. Include the full names of all authors, their degrees, titles, affiliations and any acknowledgments of financial support.
2. Abstract: Prepare a structured abstract. For research reports (100-120 words): purpose, methods, findings, conclusions, implications for nursing practice. For clinical articles (75-100 words): purpose, data sources, data synthesis, conclusions, implications for nursing practice. Identify three to five search terms for indexing purposes. Authors are not responsible for translating the abstracts. If the author's first language is Japanese, French, Spanish, or Portuguese, they may submit a translated abstract along with the English version.
3. Text: Prepare paper using standard manuscript form according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th ed., 2009. Length should be 12-15 pages inclusive of tables and figures. Use headings and subheadings as appropriate.
4. Tables: Number tables consecutively, cite each one in the text, type each one on a separate page, and place at end of the references.
5. Figures: Number figures consecutively, cite each one in the text, print each one on a separate page, include a title for each one, and place at end of the references.
6. References: Use APA format. Cite all references in the text. Authors are responsible for accuracy of all reference citations. Publication may be delayed if references are in the incorrect format or if incorrect information is provided.
7. Manuscripts from limited English proficient authors will need to be edited for English before submission.

NEW: Authors for whom English is a second language may choose to have their manuscript professionally edited before submission to improve the English. A list of independent suppliers of editing services can be found at www.blackwellpublishing.com/bauthor/english_language.asp. All services are paid for and arranged by the author, and use of one of these services does not guarantee acceptance or preference for publication.

Permissions
Obtain written permission from the publisher for the use of any material (text, tables, figures, forms) previously published or printed elsewhere. Authors must obtain and forward a signed statement of informed consent to publish in print and online patient descriptions/case studies, photographs, and pedigrees from all persons or parents/legal guardians of minors who can be identified in such written descriptions, photographs, or pedigrees. Such persons should be shown the manuscript before its submission.

Review Process
All submitted papers are subject to blind peer review by two or more expert reviewers. Accepted manuscripts are subject to editorial revision for clarity, punctuation, grammar, syntax, and conformity to journal style. Substantive revisions, when necessary, will be done by the author based on feedback from the editor and peer reviewers. The author will have an opportunity to review the final manuscript prior to publication.

Financial Disclosure
When submitting the manuscript for review, authors must disclose any financial support received to conduct the research reported or any financial interest in products mentioned in the manuscript or in the company who manufactures the product, as well as any compensation received for producing the manuscript.

Exclusive License
Publication in the journal is subject to the condition that the article (as a whole or in part) has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. In submitting the manuscript to the publisher, the author certifies that neither the author's contribution nor any text or figures procured and included by the author infringes upon the rights of a third party, and that the author alone is authorized to dispose of the existing right of utilization. The author will refrain from any other duplication and distribution or digital transfer and reproduction (e.g., on the Internet) during the period of the contract. In order for an article to be distributed as widely as possible in the journal, the author must grant Blackwell Publishing Ltd (Blackwell Publishing) an exclusive licence to publish the article, including the abstract in printed and electronic form, in all languages, and to administer subsidiary rights agreements with third parties for the full period of copyright and all renewals, extensions, revisions and revivals. The article is deemed to include all material submitted for publication with the exception of Letters, and includes the text, figures, tables, author contact details and all supplementary material accompanying the article. The Exclusive License form can be found here.

Letters to the Editor
Letters are encouraged and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Letters must be signed; on request, names can be withheld. All letters are subject to editing to enhance clarity and to accommodate space requirements. Letters that provide feedback to a previously published paper will be sent to the author for a reply. Letters that question, criticize, or respond to a NANDA International policy, product, or activity will be sent to the NANDA International Board of Directors for a reply.

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