Publication Process
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.