The publication process in MCU Innovative Nursing Journal is designed to ensure that articles published meet high academic and scientific quality standards. Below are the steps in the publication process:

1. Article Submission

  • Authors submit their articles through our online journal management system (e.g., Open Journal Systems or OJS).
  • Submitted articles must comply with the journal's writing guidelines, including referencing format, article structure, and other requirements.
  • Authors are also required to complete a submission form that includes information about the article and potential conflicts of interest.

2. Initial Screening

  • After submission, the journal editor conducts an initial screening to ensure the article fits within the journal’s scope and meets basic requirements.
  • Articles that do not align with the journal's theme or fail to meet basic standards will be returned or rejected.

3. Review Process

  • Articles that pass the initial screening are forwarded to the review stage, where they are evaluated by peer reviewers with expertise in the nursing field.
  • The review process is conducted through blind peer review, meaning that both the author’s and reviewer’s identities are kept confidential to ensure an objective evaluation.
  • Reviewers provide feedback on clarity, scientific quality, contribution, and originality of the article.
  • Articles receiving constructive feedback will be requested for revisions by the authors.

4. Article Revision

  • Authors will be given the opportunity to revise their articles based on the reviewers’ feedback.
  • After revisions, the revised article is sent back to the editor for further evaluation.
  • This revision process may repeat depending on the extent of changes needed.

5. Acceptance Decision

  • After revisions, the editor makes a final decision based on the reviewers' evaluations and the revised article.
  • The decision may be acceptance, rejection, or a request for further revisions.
  • Accepted articles will be prepared for publication.

6. Preparation for Publication

  • Once accepted, the article will be prepared for publication. This includes final editing, formatting, and adding necessary metadata.
  • Authors will be asked to review the formatted manuscript before publication.

7. Publication

  • Accepted articles will be published online first in the relevant journal edition.
  • The article will be made openly accessible to readers worldwide via our journal platform.

8. Promotion and Dissemination

  • Published articles will be promoted through various channels, including social media and academic networks, to increase visibility and research impact.

9. Monitoring and Follow-Up

  • After publication, the article will be monitored for feedback from readers and other researchers.
  • Authors may be asked to provide clarification or updates related to their article if necessary.