About the Journal
Aims and scope
Science of Nursing and Health Practices / Science infirmière et pratiques en santé is a peer-reviewed, international, bilingual (English/French), Diamond open access journal. Published by the Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research (Réseau de recherche en interventions en sciences infirmières du Québec or RRISIQ), the journal strives to democratize access to science by promoting access to research results to increase their use and thus improve the quality of care and the health of populations.
The journal’s mandate is to publish research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge related to health experiences. The journal understands health to be “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (World Health Organization). This understanding is consistent with the core values of the Nursing discipline. The journal is interested in scholarly works of high scientific quality that study factors contributing to health as a holistic phenomenon. This includes social and environmental factors, as well as the development, adaptation, implementation, and evaluation of best practices. The journal also encourages epistemological and methodological diversity in all submitted research with the objective of advancing the development of knowledge that is both inclusive in its themes and encompassing in its scope.
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Areas of interest
The journal's editorial team invites authors to submit articles about factors contributing to health and health practices concerning:
- individuals, families, communities and populations,
- organizations,
- pedagogy in health and social services and
- physical, sociopolitical, cultural, and economic environments related to health.
Keywords: health care; nursing and public health; determinants of health; evidence-based practice; professional development
Article types considered
The journal publishes five types of articles:
1-Empirical research articles
2-Knowledge synthesis articles
3-Theoretical discussion and methodology articles
4-Knowledge-to-action articles
5-Research Protocol articles
Manuscripts may be submitted in English or French. They are published in their original language along with an abstract in both languages.
The journal also accepts Letters to the Editor: comments about a recent published paper to stimulate the scientific discussion.
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Contact
Editor in Chief
Maria Cecilia Gallani, Ph. D., RN
Faculty of nursing, Université Laval, Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec-Université Laval
Email: maria-cecilia.gallani@fsi.ulaval.ca
Managing Editor
Mélina Bernier, M.A. Social intervention
Faculty of nursing, Université de Montréal
Email: melina.bernier@umontreal.ca