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Editorial

Editorial

This refers to a brief communication requested by the Editor-in-Chief or an Associate Editor from journal collaborators on a current topic. It should be 800–1,000 words in length, with a maximum of 15 references. A single author is preferred, although up to three will be accepted.

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Letters to the Editor

This refers to brief communications, up to 1,000 words, that express opinions regarding articles published in the journal or report significant scientific findings that contribute to disciplinary development. A maximum of 10 references is allowed. A single author is preferred, although up to three will be accepted.

Submit a new manuscript under the Letters to the Editor section.

Original Articles

This section refers to research studies conducted with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods related to any field of nursing. It must include the following sections: Title, Abstract and Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Each of these must begin at the top of a page and be typed without line breaks between paragraphs.

Title: The first page of the manuscript must contain a concise, informative, and affirmative-title statement, written in uppercase (Spanish and English), with no more than 15 words.

Abstract: As stated in the journal’s general indications. Include 3 to 5 keywords in both languages, separated by semicolons; these must be standardized according to the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) thesaurus or its Spanish version (Health Sciences Descriptors, DeCS). You may add up to two additional non-standardized keywords.

Introduction: Describe the specific problem under study, clearly stating the what and why of the research. Incorporate a literature review that supports the study and indicate the knowledge gap to be addressed, emphasizing the contribution to the nursing discipline. State the objective and rationale of your proposal.

Methods: Specify the design, clearly describing the population, the selection and final constitution of the sample, the instrument(s) used, a detailed description of how data collection was carried out, and the analysis plan. Ethical aspects related to the different designs must be specified; all research must comply with established ethical standards, demonstrating that the study was submitted to the ethics committee of the institution where it was conducted.

Results: Present results in a logical sequence, first describing the sample and then presenting information relevant to the study objectives. Tables, charts, graphs, and images must be clear and attached as they are mentioned. They must be large enough to allow reduction, with numbering and a title that briefly and clearly expresses the content. Do not repeat in the text the data displayed in tables or graphs; summarize only the key observations, without discussing or interpreting the data.

Discussion: Discuss the results without repeating data presented above, comparing them with other studies and commenting on similarities and differences. Indicate the strengths and limitations of the study along with suggestions for clinical practice.

Conclusion: The conclusions must verify whether the objective(s) posed has/have been addressed. Conclusions must not contain references.

References: This section acknowledges the sources used to carry out the work. Include at least 20 references, of which 50% should be no older than 5 years and the remainder no older than 10 years, except in the case of classic works. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list, which must be formatted in the Vancouver style. For consultation, please visit the following link.

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Review Articles

This section refers to manuscripts whose aim is to examine the available evidence from which relevant and necessary information is extracted and compiled to generate an analytical and interpretive perspective on a specific topic within the discipline or health.

Title: The first page of the manuscript must contain a concise, informative, and affirmative-title statement, written in uppercase (Spanish and English), with no more than 15 words. Explicitly state that it is a review article.

Abstract: As stated in the journal’s general indications. Include 3 to 5 keywords in both languages, separated by semicolons; these must be standardized according to MeSH or its Spanish version (DeCS). You may add up to two additional non-standardized keywords.

Methods: Explain how and with what criteria the search, selection, and analysis of the material were conducted. Include: databases used, search strings with standardized descriptors, filters, and eligibility criteria. Include a procedure for quality appraisal of selected articles. Include an eligibility flow diagram or equivalent, citing the source.

Results: Present the general characteristics of the selected articles, as well as a description of the most relevant results according to the review’s objective, and provide a synthesized, argued discussion of the findings. Tables or diagrams must be clear and attached as they are mentioned. They must be large enough to allow reduction, with numbering and a brief, clear title.

Discussion: Discuss results without repeating the data presented above, comparing them with other studies, and commenting on similarities and differences. Indicate the strengths and limitations of the study along with suggestions for clinical practice.

Conclusion: The conclusions must verify whether the objective(s) posed has/have been addressed. Conclusions must not contain references.

References: This section acknowledges all sources used to carry out the review, including citations of the final included articles. Include at least 30 references (in addition to those that constitute the evidence base), of which 50% should be no older than 5 years and the remainder no older than 10 years, except in the case of classics. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list, which must follow the Vancouver style. For consultation, please visit the following link.

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Historical Articles

In this section, articles may be original research or essays presenting evidence from a socio-historical perspective or another relevant approach, such as biographical, historiographic, documentary, or the author’s critical stance, on a historical topic that contributes to the nursing discipline and/or health in general. The manuscript must have a maximum of 7,000 words. The presentation of the text must follow the general publication standards described by this journal.

Title: The first page of the manuscript must contain a concise, informative, and affirmative-title statement, written in uppercase (Spanish and English), with no more than 15 words.

Abstract: As stated in the journal’s general indications. Briefly state the objective, perspectives, and relevant aspects that the reflection will contribute, and the main considerations. It must not exceed 250 words. Include 3 to 5 keywords in both languages, separated by semicolons; these must be standardized according to MeSH or its Spanish version (DeCS). You may add up to two additional non-standardized keywords.

Introduction: Provide a brief description of the topic investigated, considering the most important aspects to be addressed. Explicitly indicate the knowledge gap that the manuscript will help to resolve and its contribution, from the standpoint of history, to the nursing discipline in particular and/or to the health of the population in general. State the objective or purpose of the presented reflection or research.

Body of the manuscript:
For research (documentary and historiographic review), follow the structure: Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; and Discussion/Conclusion, the latter depending on the historiographic findings. Each section must be supported with pertinent bibliography and, where possible, textual citations and documentary citations, presented in a separate space.
For reflective manuscripts, present the development of the topic and perspectives stated in the introduction, laying out and supporting the different points of view, both those that disagree and those in favor of the proposed stance, with a socio-historical outlook. Support this reflection with pertinent bibliography, textual citations, and documentary citations where possible, concluding with Final Considerations.

References: This section acknowledges the sources used to carry out the work. Include at least 20 references, of which 50% should be no older than 5 years and the remainder no older than 10 years, except in the case of classics. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list, which must be formatted in the Vancouver style. For consultation, please visit the following link.
Regarding documentary sources used: In both cases, provide a separate list of archival materials, printed press, photographs, objects, or other pertinent materials, together with their corresponding citations or permissions, where applicable.

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Reflection Articles

This section includes essays presenting the authors’ position and argumentation from an analytical, interpretive, or critical perspective on a current topic of interest to the discipline, drawing on original sources. Maximum length: 4,000 words. The presentation of the text must follow the general publication standards.

Title: The first page of the manuscript must contain a concise, informative, and affirmative-title statement, written in uppercase (Spanish and English), with no more than 15 words.

Abstract: As stated in the journal’s general indications. Include 3 to 5 keywords in both languages, separated by semicolons; these must be standardized according to MeSH or its Spanish version (DeCS). You may add up to two additional non-standardized keywords.

Introduction: Provide a brief description of the topic for reflection, considering the key arguments to be addressed and its contribution to the nursing discipline in particular and/or to population health in general, explicitly stating the purpose of the reflection presented.

Body of the reflection: Present the development of the topic and the perspectives set out in the introduction, laying out and supporting the different points of view according to the references and associated theoretical concepts. Present arguments and counterarguments in relation to the stated objective, supporting the reflection with pertinent bibliography.

Final Considerations: Provide a reflective synthesis of the most important theoretical and argumentative aspects, highlighting the contribution of the proposal to the discipline.

References: This section acknowledges the sources used to carry out the reflection. Include at least 20 references, of which 50% should be no older than 5 years and the remainder no older than 10 years, except in the case of classics. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list, which must be formatted in the Vancouver style. For consultation, please visit the following link.

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Case Studies

This section refers to articles describing cases from care practice that professionals may encounter. These may include: application of disciplinary knowledge to daily practice, the outcome of a nursing process carried out with a cared-for person, or technical and methodological experiences considered in a specific case. They must contain the following sections: Introduction, Brief Description of the Case to be Analyzed, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion.

Title: The first page of the manuscript must contain a concise, informative, and affirmative-title statement, written in uppercase (Spanish and English), with no more than 15 words.

Abstract: As stated in the journal’s general indications. Include 3 to 5 keywords in both languages, separated by semicolons; these must be standardized according to MeSH or its Spanish version (DeCS). You may add up to two additional non-standardized keywords.

Introduction: Briefly present the topic addressed in the clinical case, describing the importance and contribution of the case to nursing practice. Indicate the main purpose of the study, describing what it seeks to demonstrate.

Case Description: Present a general overview of the case, providing a broad view of the situation without commentary or analysis. Avoid providing information that is not relevant.

Methodology: Indicate the approach taken in the case study and the ethical aspects that enabled its conduct.

Results: Present the results in logical order, with critical and reflective analysis, comparing them with the empirical framework.

Conclusion: Provide conclusions that address the general objective of the case study and the results achieved, including new aspects and the limitations of your case study. Conclusions must not contain references.

References: This section acknowledges the sources used to carry out the work. Include at least 20 references, of which 50% should be no older than 5 years and the remainder no older than 10 years, except in the case of classics. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list, which must be formatted in the Vancouver style. For consultation, please visit the following link.

Submit a new manuscript under the Case Studies section.