Focus and Scope

Focus

Nursing Science Studies (NSS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing the knowledge base of nursing. The journal focuses on publishing high-quality research that makes a substantial contribution to nursing science, practice, education, and policy worldwide. NSS seeks to promote scholarly exchange that strengthens the theoretical foundations of nursing and improves the delivery of care across diverse populations and health systems.

Scope

The journal welcomes submissions of original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, theoretical and methodological papers, and scholarly discussions that address critical issues in nursing and health care. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Clinical nursing research across acute, community, family, pediatric, geriatric, psychiatric, and specialty care.

2. Nursing education: curriculum innovation, simulation, digital learning, and professional development. 3. Evidence-based practice: models of care, quality improvement, and patient safety.

4. Leadership and policy: workforce development, healthcare governance, ethics, and global health policy. 5. Interprofessional and multidisciplinary collaboration in health care delivery.

6. Digital health and innovation: technology integration, telehealth, and data-driven practice.

7. Social justice and equity in nursing: addressing disparities, cultural competence, and inclusive care.

NSS aims to provide a rigorous, inclusive, and internationally relevant forum for advancing nursing science, fostering dialogue among researchers and practitioners, and ultimately improving health outcomes globally.