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Focus and Scope

Optimal Journal of Nursing Research and Innovation (OJNRI) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to advancing nursing science, clinical practice, education, leadership, and innovation. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, educators, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to disseminate evidence-based knowledge, research findings, and innovative approaches that contribute to the advancement of nursing practice and healthcare systems.

OJNRI focuses on original research, reviews, and scholarly discussions related to the advancement of nursing through the following areas:

1. Clinical Nursing Practice

The journal welcomes research and scholarly works related to evidence-based clinical nursing practice across diverse healthcare settings. This area includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions, clinical decision-making, and strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Medical-surgical nursing;
  • Pediatric nursing;
  • Maternity and women's health nursing;
  • Mental health and psychiatric nursing;
  • Emergency and critical care nursing;
  • Geriatric and palliative nursing;
  • Evidence-based nursing interventions;
  • Patient-centered nursing care;
  • Clinical practice improvement and nursing outcomes.

2. Community and Public Health Nursing

OJNRI welcomes studies exploring the role of nursing in improving population health, preventing disease, promoting health behaviors, and strengthening community-based healthcare services.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Community empowerment and health promotion;
  • Preventive and promotive nursing care;
  • Family and rural health nursing;
  • Maternal and child health nursing;
  • Community-based nursing interventions;
  • Epidemiology and public health nursing approaches;
  • Health education and behavioral change interventions;
  • Nursing contributions to population health improvement.

3. Nursing Education and Professional Development

This area focuses on research and innovations that strengthen nursing education, competency development, and lifelong professional learning.

The journal welcomes studies related to:

  • Innovative teaching and learning strategies;
  • Curriculum development in nursing education;
  • Clinical education and preceptorship;
  • Competency-based nursing education;
  • Simulation-based education;
  • Digital and technology-enhanced learning;
  • Continuing nursing education;
  • Professional development and lifelong learning in nursing.

4. Nursing Management and Leadership

OJNRI encourages research and scholarly works related to nursing leadership, healthcare management, organizational development, and strategies to improve healthcare quality and safety.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Healthcare management and administration;
  • Nursing leadership and policy development;
  • Quality improvement initiatives;
  • Patient safety and risk management;
  • Human resource management in nursing;
  • Nursing workforce development;
  • Healthcare accreditation and governance;
  • Professional accountability and organizational effectiveness.

5. Innovation and Technology in Nursing

The journal welcomes research and innovations that explore the application of technology and digital solutions to improve nursing practice, education, and healthcare delivery.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Digital health and tele-nursing;
  • Health information systems;
  • Mobile health applications;
  • Artificial intelligence in nursing;
  • Clinical decision support systems;
  • Technology-based nursing interventions;
  • Simulation-based learning and virtual education;
  • Innovation in nursing services and healthcare delivery.

OJNRI welcomes various types of manuscripts, including original research articles, systematic reviews, literature reviews, case studies, and other scholarly works that contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge, professional development, healthcare innovation, and evidence-based nursing practice.

Through a rigorous peer-review process and commitment to academic integrity, Optimal Journal of Nursing Research and Innovation (OJNRI) aims to support the continuous development of nursing science and contribute to improving health outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and healthcare systems at national and international levels.