Call for papers/Topics
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
Nursing Practice and Patient Care
Clinical nursing practice, patient-centred care, evidence-based nursing, nursing assessment, care planning, bedside care, patient safety, quality improvement, nursing documentation, interdisciplinary teamwork, continuity of care, discharge planning, patient education, communication skills, nursing ethics, cultural competence, compassionate care, clinical decision-making and professional nursing standards.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Preoperative and postoperative nursing, wound care, pain management, fluid and electrolyte balance, infection prevention, respiratory care, cardiovascular nursing, gastrointestinal disorders, renal disorders, neurological conditions, endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal care, oncology nursing, trauma care, emergency nursing, critical care and rehabilitation nursing.
Community and Public Health Nursing
Community health assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, vaccination programmes, maternal and child health, school health, occupational health, rural healthcare, home-based care, public health surveillance, health education, epidemiological nursing, environmental health, community participation, social determinants of health and healthcare accessibility.
Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health
Antenatal care, pregnancy complications, labour and delivery, postnatal care, neonatal nursing, breastfeeding, newborn screening, neonatal intensive care, childhood development, paediatric diseases, childhood vaccination, nutrition, congenital disorders, maternal mortality, infant mortality, reproductive health and family planning.
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Mental health assessment, psychiatric disorders, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance-use disorders, suicide prevention, psychological counselling, therapeutic communication, behavioural interventions, psychiatric rehabilitation, community mental health, stigma reduction, stress management and mental-health promotion.
Geriatric and Ageing Sciences
Healthy ageing, geriatric nursing, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, frailty, fall prevention, polypharmacy, chronic disease management, elderly nutrition, mobility, long-term care, palliative care, social isolation, cognitive decline, age-related biological changes and quality of life in older adults.
Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
Intensive care nursing, emergency assessment, triage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, shock management, sepsis, trauma, burns, poisoning, acute respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, stroke care, disaster nursing, emergency preparedness and intensive monitoring technologies.
Biological Sciences and Cell Biology
Cell structure and function, cell signalling, membrane transport, cell division, apoptosis, stem cells, cellular metabolism, cell differentiation, organelles, cytoskeleton, cellular stress, oxidative damage, tissue regeneration, cell communication and molecular mechanisms of disease.
Molecular Biology and Genetics
DNA structure, gene expression, transcription, translation, mutation, genetic inheritance, genomics, epigenetics, gene regulation, genetic disorders, molecular diagnostics, gene sequencing, gene therapy, CRISPR technologies, precision medicine and genetic counselling.
Biochemistry and Metabolism
Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, hormones, metabolic pathways, energy metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, biochemical signalling, vitamins, minerals, metabolic disorders, oxidative stress, biochemical biomarkers, clinical biochemistry and nutritional biochemistry.
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, microbial genetics, host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial resistance, hospital-acquired infections, emerging infectious diseases, zoonotic diseases, vaccination, infection control, microbial diagnostics and antimicrobial stewardship.
Immunology and Immune Disorders
Innate immunity, adaptive immunity, antibodies, T cells, B cells, cytokines, immune regulation, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, allergies, immunodeficiency, transplantation immunology, tumour immunology, vaccine immunology and immunotherapy.
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Human anatomy, organ systems, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, endocrine regulation, nervous-system function, reproductive physiology, homeostasis, disease mechanisms and physiological responses to illness.
Pharmacology and Medication Safety
Drug mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, dosage calculation, medication administration, medication errors, antimicrobial therapy, pain medicines, cardiovascular drugs, psychiatric medications, personalised pharmacotherapy, pharmacovigilance and safe prescribing.
Clinical Medicine and Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal conditions, endocrine diseases, neurological disorders, rheumatological diseases, haematological disorders, infectious diseases and multimorbidity.
Cardiovascular Sciences
Hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke prevention, vascular diseases, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular biomarkers, cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology, preventive cardiology and cardiovascular nursing.
Respiratory and Pulmonary Sciences
Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, respiratory infections, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnoea, mechanical ventilation, respiratory rehabilitation, oxygen therapy and pulmonary function testing.
Neurology and Neurosciences
Brain structure and function, neurobiology, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathies, neurodegeneration, neuroplasticity, neurorehabilitation, neuroimaging and neurological nursing.
Cancer Biology and Oncology
Cancer genetics, tumour biology, carcinogenesis, metastasis, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, cancer biomarkers, early detection, cancer screening, oncology nursing, survivorship, palliative oncology and quality of life.
Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes mellitus, obesity, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, metabolic syndrome, hormonal regulation, insulin resistance, endocrine biomarkers, diabetic complications, lifestyle interventions and metabolic disease prevention.
Reproductive and Sexual Health Sciences
Reproductive biology, fertility, infertility, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive endocrinology, pregnancy health, menstrual disorders, reproductive cancers, maternal health and reproductive health education.
Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics
Human nutrition, nutritional assessment, malnutrition, obesity, micronutrients, therapeutic diets, enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, nutrition in chronic disease, maternal nutrition, child nutrition, geriatric nutrition, food safety and nutrition-related disease prevention.
Epidemiology and Population Health
Disease distribution, risk factors, incidence, prevalence, mortality, outbreak investigation, cohort studies, case-control studies, health surveillance, population screening, disease burden, health inequalities and epidemiological modelling.
Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Medical errors, nursing errors, medication safety, infection prevention, falls prevention, pressure-injury prevention, safety culture, clinical audits, quality indicators, patient satisfaction, hospital accreditation and healthcare risk management.
Evidence-Based Healthcare and Clinical Research
Clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, observational studies, research methodology, clinical guidelines, outcome measurement, evidence synthesis, research ethics, nursing research, translational research and implementation science.
Digital Health and Healthcare Technology
Electronic health records, telemedicine, tele-nursing, remote patient monitoring, wearable health devices, mobile health applications, clinical decision-support systems, digital diagnostics, virtual care, health informatics and smart hospital technologies.
Artificial Intelligence in Nursing and Medicine
AI-assisted diagnosis, predictive analytics, automated patient monitoring, clinical decision support, medical imaging analysis, virtual nursing assistants, risk prediction, personalised treatment, machine learning in healthcare, ethical AI and human–AI collaboration.
Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Sciences
Radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, image-guided procedures, diagnostic accuracy, imaging biomarkers, digital pathology and AI-assisted medical imaging.
Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Diagnostics
Haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology diagnostics, immunology testing, molecular diagnostics, pathology, biomarkers, point-of-care testing, laboratory quality control, biosensors and personalised diagnostic approaches.
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering
Stem-cell therapy, tissue regeneration, biomaterials, organ regeneration, wound healing, tissue scaffolds, 3D bioprinting, regenerative therapies, cell transplantation and biomedical engineering applications.
Biomedical Engineering and Medical Devices
Medical sensors, biosensors, prosthetics, rehabilitation devices, diagnostic equipment, patient-monitoring systems, implantable devices, wearable technologies, artificial organs, medical robotics and device safety.
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Disease prevention, health promotion, vaccination, screening programmes, environmental health, occupational health, global health, communicable disease control, non-communicable disease prevention, health policy and community interventions.
Environmental and Occupational Health
Air pollution, water quality, toxic exposures, workplace hazards, occupational diseases, environmental toxins, climate-related health risks, environmental epidemiology, waste management, radiation exposure and preventive health measures.
One Health and Zoonotic Diseases
Human–animal–environment interactions, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, foodborne diseases, vector-borne diseases, animal reservoirs, environmental transmission, outbreak prevention and integrated disease surveillance.
Global Health and Health Inequalities
Healthcare disparities, maternal mortality, child mortality, infectious-disease burden, access to medicines, healthcare systems in low-resource settings, refugee health, migrant health, universal health coverage and international health programmes.
Healthcare Management and Nursing Leadership
Nursing leadership, workforce management, staffing, burnout prevention, healthcare administration, hospital management, team coordination, resource allocation, clinical governance, leadership styles, workplace communication and professional development.
Nursing Education and Professional Development
Clinical teaching, simulation-based education, competency-based learning, nursing curriculum development, mentorship, student assessment, continuing professional education, digital learning, virtual simulation and development of clinical skills.
Simulation and Skills Training in Healthcare
Patient simulators, virtual patients, simulation laboratories, emergency simulations, surgical training, nursing skill simulation, communication scenarios, augmented reality, virtual reality and competency assessment.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Pain relief, symptom management, hospice care, terminal illness, end-of-life communication, advance care planning, family support, spiritual care, dignity, ethical decision-making, bereavement support and palliative nursing.
Rehabilitation and Physiological Recovery
Physical rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, mobility restoration, occupational therapy, assistive technologies and multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
Health Behaviour and Lifestyle Medicine
Physical activity, smoking cessation, alcohol-related health risks, sleep health, stress reduction, dietary behaviour, obesity prevention, behavioural interventions, health literacy and chronic-disease self-management.
Ethics, Law and Human Rights in Healthcare
Informed consent, patient autonomy, confidentiality, medical negligence, nursing ethics, end-of-life decisions, reproductive ethics, organ transplantation ethics, genetic privacy, research ethics, healthcare equity and patient rights.
Pandemic Preparedness and Emerging Diseases
Pandemic surveillance, outbreak response, vaccination strategy, infection-prevention measures, healthcare workforce preparedness, emergency capacity, public communication, pandemic nursing, emerging viruses and healthcare-system resilience.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Antibiotic resistance, multidrug-resistant organisms, antimicrobial stewardship, hospital infection control, hand hygiene, sterilisation, isolation precautions, surveillance of resistant pathogens and responsible antibiotic use.
Precision and Personalised Medicine
Genomics-guided treatment, pharmacogenomics, biomarker-based therapy, personalised cancer treatment, individual risk assessment, precision diagnostics, targeted prevention and personalised nursing care.
Sustainable Healthcare and Green Hospitals
Healthcare waste reduction, sustainable hospitals, energy efficiency, environmentally responsible medical practices, green procurement, sustainable nursing, pharmaceutical waste, climate-resilient healthcare and reduction of healthcare carbon emissions.
Future Directions in Nursing, Biological and Medical Sciences
Nanomedicine, organ-on-chip systems, gene editing, personalised vaccines, robotic surgery, smart implants, digital biomarkers, advanced prosthetics, synthetic biology, precision nursing, virtual hospitals and next-generation healthcare delivery.
