Author Guideline

All manuscripts should be submitted online and then are automatically acknowledged by e-mail which mentions tracking article ID for future reference. In case you do not receive acknowledging e-mail, please resubmit the article (or check spam). Do not send articles by e-mail. The progress of a manuscript through the editorial process can be subsequently tracked by authors on the website.

 

Article submissions can be divided into two, namely new and revised manuscript. You can select a "new manuscript" by submitting a single manuscript in word form, while for revised submissions you can select a "revised manuscript" to be accepted and provide the items required for publication of your article. The editorial board determines the proper script after receiving recommendations from peer reviewers. Revision of the manuscript is the responsibility of the author, and the script that is not appropriate will be returned to the author.

Following updates to the editorial policies, guidelines, and manuscript template, authors submitting manuscripts to Nurse and Holistic Care are required to comply with the revised requirements, which have been implemented since January 1, 2026.

 

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

General Submission Requirements

            Manuscripts submitted to the Nurse and Holistic Care Journal must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Articles should align with the journal’s scope. Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise academic English and submitted through the journal’s online system in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. The journal applies a double-blind peer review process, requiring authors to remove all identifying information from the main manuscript. The recommended manuscript length is 4,000–6,500 words, excluding tables, figures, and references. Authors must ensure that the similarity index does not exceed 20% to maintain the integrity of scholarly work.

 

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts must be submitted in two separate files: (1) Title Page, and (2) Blinded Main Manuscript.

 

TITLE PAGE (submitted separately)

The title page contains author-specific information and must not appear in the main file.

1. Article Title

A clear, specific, and informative title, written in Title Case, with a maximum of 16 words.

2. Author Information

Includes the full names of all authors (without academic titles), institutional affiliations, ORCID IDs (recommended), and email addresses. One author must be designated as the Corresponding Author.

3. Author Contributions (CRediT taxonomy)

Each author’s contribution must be clearly stated using standardized categories (e.g., Conceptualization, Methodology, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Writing - Original Draft, Writing - Review & Editing).

4. Funding Statement

State the funding source, grant provider, and contract number when applicable.

5. Ethical Approval

Provide the name of the ethics committee, approval number, and approval date for studies involving human participants.

6. Acknowledgment

Optional section to recognize institutional support, research facilities, or individuals who contributed indirectly.

 

BLINDED MAIN MANUSCRIPT

This file must not contain author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, or any identifying information.

Main Structure (IMRaD Format)

1. Title

Repeat the article title on the first page (without authors' names or affiliations).

2. Abstract

A structured abstract of 150–250 words, containing Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, followed by 3–5 keywords in alphabetical order.

3. Introduction

Provides background information, recent evidence, the research gap, rationale for the study, and clearly stated objectives.

4. Methods

Includes study design, population and sampling technique, inclusion/exclusion criteria, measurement instruments, data collection procedures, intervention (if applicable), data analysis approach, software used, significance levels, and ethical approval details. The description must be explicit enough to allow replication.

5. Results

Presents findings objectively using text, tables, and figures. Avoid interpretation—only report statistical outcomes.

6. Discussion

Explains and interprets the results in relation to previous studies, highlights implications for nursing practice, identifies strengths and limitations, and situates the study within the broader context of holistic nursing care.

7. Conclusion

A concise summary that answers the research objectives and provides recommendations for practice or future research.

8. Limitations (optional)

Clearly states methodological or practical limitations relevant to interpretation.

 

TABLES AND FIGURES (submitted separately)

Tables and figures should be uploaded as separate editable files to assist layout and typesetting.

1. Tables

  • Provided in editable Word format
  • Numbered sequentially (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
  • Titles placed above the table in sentence case
  • Avoid vertical lines; use minimal horizontal lines
  • Use footnotes for abbreviations or statistical notes

2. Figures

  • High resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
  • Numbered sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.)
  • Titles placed below the figure
  • Include legends when needed
  • Figures must be clear and interpretable even in grayscale

All tables and figures must be cited in the text in the order in which they appear.

 

Reference Style – APA 7th Edition

NHC applies the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition citation style.

Guidelines

  • References must be accurate and consistently formatted.
  • Apply hanging indent (0.5 inch).
  • At least 80% of references should be from the last 10 years.
  • Prioritize peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • All in-text citations must correspond to the reference list.

 

Examples

Journal article:

Smith, J., & Lee, K. (2021). Lifestyle factors and glycemic outcomes in diabetic patients. Journal of Nursing Practice, 12(3), 112–119. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book:
Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2021). Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (11th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

 

Cover Letter Requirements

A cover letter must accompany each submission and include:

  • Article title
  • A declaration of originality and exclusivity
  • A brief statement of the study’s significance
  • Confirmation of ethical approval and funding
  • Contact details of the Corresponding Author

This letter assists the editorial team in the initial assessment of the manuscript’s relevance and eligibility.

 

Additional Notes for Authors

  • Ensure consistent terminology throughout the manuscript.
  • Check grammar, clarity, and fluency before submission.
  • Use reporting guidelines appropriate to your study design (e.g., CONSORT for RCTs, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews).
  • Manuscripts that do not follow the formatting guidelines may be returned for revision prior to peer review.

 

Note: Please submit the manuscript document in the form of a .docx, .doc, or .rtf file. Do not submit in .pdf format.

 

JOURNAL TITLE PAGE TEMPLATE

 

JOURNAL BLINDED MAIN MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATES