Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Journal of Nursing and Patient Care (JNPC)?
JNPC is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal that publishes high-quality research in nursing, healthcare, and patient care. It aims to promote evidence-based practices and global knowledge sharing in healthcare sciences.
2. Is the journal open access?
Yes. JNPC is a fully open access journal, meaning all published articles are freely available to read, download, and share worldwide without subscription fees.
3. What is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?
The APC for JNPC is:
USD 50 per accepted article
This fee is charged only after acceptance and covers editorial processing, peer review management, DOI assignment, publication, and archiving services.
4. Is there any submission fee?
No. JNPC does not charge any submission fee. Authors can submit manuscripts free of cost.
5. What types of articles does JNPC publish?
The journal accepts:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Reports
- Short Communications
- Editorials and Commentaries
6. What is the peer review process?
JNPC follows a double-blind peer review process, where:
- Authors and reviewers remain anonymous
- Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two experts
- Decisions are based on quality, originality, and relevance
7. How long does the review process take?
Typical timelines include:
- Initial screening: 3–5 days
- Peer review: 2–4 weeks
- Final decision: 4–6 weeks
8. What is the plagiarism policy?
All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin.
The acceptable similarity index is generally below 10–15%.
