 | Journal Name: Journal of Practical General Nursing ISSN: ISSN 3080-7638 (Print) ISSN 3080-7646 (Online) Publisher: Quest Press Limited Publishing Model: Gold Open Access, permanently free full-text access Language: Chinese Frequency: Bimonthly Discipline: Nursing Submission Language: Chinese Distribution in China: China International Book Trading Corporation (Import application in progress) Journal Introduction The Journal of Practical General Nursing is an international academic journal dedicated to promoting the application and innovation of general nursing knowledge and skills in clinical practice, community health, and chronic disease management. It focuses on publishing empirical research, evidence-based reviews, and innovative methodologies that can directly guide nursing practice, enhance care quality, and improve patient outcomes. Serving clinical nurses, nursing managers, educators, and community healthcare workers, the journal aims to advance the dissemination of general nursing concepts and the improvement of practical standards. 1. Aims and Scope This journal positions itself as a bridge connecting theoretical research in general nursing with frontline clinical practice. Its core feature is emphasizing practicality, scientific rigor, and generalizability, focusing on evidence-based clinical nursing protocols, the development and dissemination of appropriate technologies, and health management models for diverse settings and populations. We encourage interprofessional collaborative research aimed at producing scholarly outcomes that can be directly translated into high-quality nursing care services. 2. Call for Papers We cordially invite original research, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and case reports in the following areas (but not limited to): General Nursing Practice and Models: Nursing service models in primary care settings, communities, and homes; integrated care; shared decision-making. Chronic Disease Management & Health Promotion: Community management and self-management support for common chronic diseases; lifestyle interventions; transitional care. Symptom Management & Evidence-Based Practice: Assessment and non-pharmacological interventions for symptoms like pain, fatigue, anxiety; clinical nursing pathways; best evidence synthesis and implementation. Nursing Technology & Tool Innovation: Development and validation of nursing assessment tools, health education materials, and mHealth technologies suitable for primary care contexts. Care for Special Populations & Across Lifespan: Maternal and child health, long-term care for the elderly, hospice and palliative care, occupational health nursing. Nursing Quality & Patient Safety: Monitoring of nursing-sensitive indicators, prevention of adverse events, patient experience and satisfaction. Nursing Education & Professional Development: Core competency training for general nurses, in-service training models, burnout and resilience research. 3. Submission Guidelines Manuscript Requirements: Submissions must be original, unpublished academic works adhering to ethical standards, with sound research design, authentic data, objective analysis, and clear conclusions relevant to practice. The journal employs a stringent double-blind peer-review process. Submission Language: Manuscripts must be written in Chinese. Required Elements: Upon submission, please provide the following complete information in both Chinese and English: Article Title Author Information: Names and affiliations (in both Chinese and English) of all authors, and a brief biography of the corresponding/first author (including research interests, email). Abstract: Structured abstracts in Chinese and English covering purpose, methods, key results, and main implications for practice or conclusions. Keywords: 3-5 keywords in Chinese and English. Online Submission: Please submit via the official online system: http://tg.scionline2025.com/01/ 4. Vision and Mission Our vision is to become the most practice-influential authority in general nursing within the Chinese-speaking world. Our mission is to build a rigorous and open community for academic and practical exchange, empowering frontline nurses through the dissemination of high-quality research evidence and innovative practices, thereby promoting person-centered, continuous, and holistic health care, and ultimately improving population health outcomes. 5. Open Access Policy This journal adheres to the Gold Open Access model. All published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Articles are immediately and permanently free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts for any lawful, non-commercial purpose, with proper attribution to the original author. License details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. 6. Licensing Agreement By submitting a manuscript, authors grant Quest Press Limited a license to publish the article and identify it as the original publisher. Authors also grant any third party the right to use, distribute, and reproduce the article in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited under the CC-BY license terms. 7. Indexing and Abstracting The journal is actively pursuing indexing in major global academic databases. Planned applications include: International Databases: Scopus, CINAHL, DOAJ, Google Scholar, Embase, Global Health, etc. Regional and Chinese Databases: CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, etc. 8. Join Us We warmly invite distinguished scholars and clinical experts worldwide in nursing, particularly in general and community nursing, to join our academic community and contribute to enhancing the journal's quality and clinical impact. Applications for editorial board members, associate editors, peer reviewers, and other positions are welcome: Online Application: http://tg.scionline2025.com/01/bw.asp | ||
| Published by | Quest Press Limited | ||
| Year publication | 2025 | Frequency (Publish per Year) | 6 |
| ISSN (print) | 3080-7638 | ISSN (online) | 3080-7646 |
| Journal discipline | Medical Sciences | Full text language | Chinese，English |
| Journal Website | http://qkhl.scionline2025.com | ||
| Editor in Chief | zhèng yǒng bō | ||
| Abbreviated Name | CODEN：SQHAA7 | Country | Macau |
| ISI | Scopus | ||
| Journal is indexed by | DOI，Index Copernicus（Poland），EuroPub Publishing Company（Britain），Academia.edu（USA），Vanderbilt University Medical Center（USA），LivRe（Brazil），Open Access Library（OALib) / USA，RCCSE（Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation），Yangtze River Repos（China），ESJI，ISI，Research Bible，Sci Online，Baidu Baike，China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)，Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform (Wanfang Data)，VIP Database (Chinese Scientific Journals Database / Weipu Database)，China Post Reading Network / Zhongyou Reading，Dragon Source Journals (Longyuan Journals Network), KindCongress | ||
| Impact Factor | Date added to KC | 17 Dec 2025 | |
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