期刊名称：ADVANCES IN NURSING SCIENCE
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
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Consistently ranked as one of the most-read and most assigned journals by faculties of doctoral programs in nursing, Advances in Nursing Science (ANS) is the most stimulating publication in nursing science and education today. ANS is intellectually challenging, yet readable; innovative, yet scientifically sound and reliably researched, without the tedious, traditional hard science approach found in so many other journals. Each issue features a single timely research topic with exciting implications for patient care. Articles in ANS are peer-reviewed and chosen for their pioneering approaches and perspectives, which set the direction for nursing practice today |
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Instructions to Authors
Purpose of the Journal
The primary purposes of Advances in Nursing Science (ANS) are to contribute to the development of nursing science and to promote the application of emerging theories and research findings to practice. Articles deal with any of the processes of science, including research, theory development, concept analysis, practical application of research and theory, and investigation of the values and ethics that influence the practice and research endeavors of nursing sciences. Acceptance or rejection of an article is based on the judgment of peer reviewers. Each issue is focused on a general topic, and manuscripts must be submitted by the date indicated for an identified issue topic. Forthcoming issue topics are provided for the upcoming 4 to 6 issues. A general description of the focus and suggested content for different types of articles follows:
Research articles: Empirical research (descriptive, quasi-experimental, experimental, basic) should include a clear and concise summary of the purpose and problem, a statement of the hypothesis tested, background and significance, theoretical framework, design, methods and procedures, analyses of data, findings, conclusions, and implications for further research and nursing practice. Historical research articles dealing with the history of nursing practice or nursing science, or related phenomena that have influenced the development of nursing practice and nursing science.
Theory and philosophy articles: Development of theory and philosophy are considered foundational for the development of nursing knowledge, and should include a review of literature upon which the work builds. Implications for nursing research and for development of nursing theory should also be included. Theory analyses and development is an in-depth analysis of existing theory and development of extensions or alternative theory based on the existing theory; comparative analyses of different related theories. A summary of implications for nursing research or nursing practice should be included.
Manuscripts and correspondence regarding publication should be addressed to Peggy L. Chinn, Editor, 341-1 East Center Street #141, Manchester, CT 06040-4445. Submissions must comprise an original copy of a manuscript, plus an identical version on a PC formatted diskette in Windows 95 or higher operating system in Microsoft Word or send a Microsoft Word file via e-mail to peggy.chinn@uconn.edu.
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Article Selection
It is understood that articles are submitted solely to ANS and have not been published previously. Manuscripts should contain identifying information, since the editorial review is anonymous. Authors should provide their name(s) and affiliation(s) on a cover sheet only. There are three stages of manuscript review prior to final publication of the article. They are as follows:
I. Editorial board review to determine the scholarly merit of the article. All manuscripts are reviewed by three members of the Editorial Board. Members of the board evaluate the manuscripts based on the following criteria: concise, logical ordering of ideas; sound argument and defense of original ideas; accuracy of content and adequacy of documentation; use of sound methods of research or other forms of scholarly investigation; and consistency with the purposes of the journal and the projected issue topic for which the article is intended.
Manuscripts are sent to the reviewers anonymously, with a form for recording their evaluation according to the criteria. The comments of each reviewer are returned to the editor. Every effort is made to complete this stage of the review within six to eight weeks after initiating the review.
II. Determination of eligibility for publication. Upon completion of the peer review, the editor makes a decision regarding the eligibility of the article for selection based on the comments and recommendations of the editorial board reviewers. The anonymous reviewers' comments and the editor's summary are returned to the first author. At least two reviewers must recommend the article for publication if the article is to be eligible for selection. Based on the editorial review, the editor makes one of the following decisions:
Article is eligible for selection as submitted.
Article is eligible for selection after completing minor revisions suggested by the reviewers and the editor.
Article must be revised and resubmitted for review by the deadline date provided by the editor.
Article rejected based on the reviewers' evaluation.
III. Selection of articles for publication. Because ANS is a topical journal, final selection of articles for each issue is made approximately four months prior to publication of each issue. Selection of articles is made from those articles that have been determined to be eligible for publication based on the results of the first two stages of the review process. This review is made by the editor and the editorial staff. The selection is based on the following criteria
Strength of the reviewers' comments and recommendations for publication.
Congruence of the content of the article with the projected issue topic.
Overall balance in the type of articles selected for inclusion; that is, an attempt is made to include a balance of theory-related and research articles.
Space available for inclusion in the projected issue.
The first author of each article that is eligible for selection is notified by the editor of the status of the article for publication approximately four months prior to the projected publication date. If an article has been determined to be eligible for selection but is not selected, the rights of the article revert to the author(s). Unless the article is considered to be of exceptional merit by the reviewers and the editor, it cannot be held for future publication in ANS.
Articles that are selected for publication are edited by the Associate Editor and sent to type. Galley proofs will be sent to the author for review and approval.
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Manuscript Preparation
MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES
Type the article double spaced on 8-1/2" x 11" nonerasable bond on one side of the sheet only. Leave a one-inch margin on all sides. Do not right justify.
Type all headings on a separate line.
Number all article pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner (text and references, followed by illustrations on separate pages).
Manuscript length (including all references, tables, figures) should be within a range of 15 to 30 pages. Excessively long manuscripts are seldom published in order to accommodate as much diversity as possible within each issue.
Use the American Medical Association Manual of Style, Ed. 9, Copyright 1998, for references. (see below for details)
The list of references is not to exceed 50 entries.
No identifying information (authors' names) should be included on the manuscript.
Manuscripts for ANS must be accompanied by the following components:
Complete the ANS Author Submission Form for each author at the time of manuscript submission.
Submit the copyright transfer form, signed by all authors with the paper copy of the manuscript. The form can be sent by FAX or by e-mail by each author individually.
Abstract and key words: Include an abstract of 100 words or fewer. The abstract should briefly summarize the major issue, problem or topic being addressed, and the findings and/or conclusions of the article. Also include up to ten key words that describe the contents of the article like those that appear in Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) or The National Library of Medicine's Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
Title page: a title of the article, author name(s) with highest academic degrees and affiliation (e.g., professional title, name of department or division, name and location of business or institution in which the work should be attributed), and any acknowledgments, credits, or disclaimers
Figures should be created using electronic software (i.e., Power Point, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw and Photoshop). Please save files in both the application in which they were created (i.e., Microsoft Word) and as either EPS or Tiff files. Use computer-generated lettering. Do not use screens, color, shading, or fine lines. Do not embed art in your text file.
Tables should be on a separate page at the end of the manuscript. Number tables consecutively and supply a brief title for each. Include explanatory footnotes for all nonstandard abbreviations. Cite each table in the text in consecutive order. If you use data from another published or unpublished source, obtain permission and acknowledge fully.
Authors are responsible for obtaining signed letters from copyright holders granting permission to reprint material being borrowed or adapted from other sources, including previously published material of your own. (See Reprint Permission Request). This includes forms, checklists, cartoons, text, tables, figures, exhibits, glossaries, and pamphlets; concept, theories, or formulas used exclusively in a chapter or section; direct quotes from a book or journal that are over 30% of a printed page; any passage from a play or song; two or more lines of poetry; and all excerpts from newspapers or other short articles. Without written permission from the copyright holder, these items may not be used. Authors are responsible for any permission fees to reprint borrowed material.
References
The citations and reference list is to be styled according to the American Medical Association Manual of Style, Ed. 9, Copyright 1998, AMA. Examples of citations within the text and reference list style are as follows:
Citation: Reliability has been established previously,1,2-8,19
Citation following a quote: Jacobsen concluded that "the consequences of muscle strength..."5(pp3,4)
Reference list: Books
1. Gregory CF, Chapman MW, Hanse ST Jr. Open fractures. In: Rockwood CA Jr, Green DP, eds. Fractures. Philadelphia: JB LIppincott Co; 1984: 169-218.
2. Yando R, Seitz U, Zigler E., et al. Imitation: A Developmental Perspective. New York: John Wiley & Sons; 1978.
Reference list: Journal articles (with abbreviated journal names)
3. Fielding JW, Hensinger RN, Hawkins RJ. J Gone Joint Surg Am. 1980; 62:376-383.
Reference list: unpublished material
4. Sieger M. The nature and limits of clinical medicine. In: Cassell EJ, Siegler M., eds. Changing Values in Medicine. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. In press.
Reference list: dissertation and thesis
5. Raymand CA. Uncovering Ideology: Occupational Health in the Mainstream and Advocacy Press, 1970-1982. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University; 1983. Thesis.
Reference list: World Wide Web
6. Health care Financing Administration. 1996 Statistics at a glance. Available at http://www.hcfa.gov/stats/stathili.htm. Accessed December 2, 1996.
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WRITING STYLE
ANS insists on readability addressed to a wide audience. The tone of the article should be scholarly but not "stiff." The approach should be both informative and interpretive with some emphasis given to the implications of information presented and to the provision of fresh insights. First person pronouns are acceptable for manuscripts that require an active author's voice.
Research papers should include all pertinent information related to the study, including the purpose of the study, a brief summary of background literature and justification of the study, a summary of the theoretical framework on which the study is based, the research problems or hypotheses, methodology and design, analysis of data, and a summary of conclusions and recommendations for further research and for nursing practice.
Articles that deal with research methodologies and designs, concept analysis, theory analysis, and value or ethical problems, or application of theory and/or research findings in practice should be organized in a logical manner consistent with the author's purpose.
Here are a few tips to help you improve your language related to ethnicity, illnesses, disabilities and handicaps:
Always put the person first, then the descriptor. Say or write "person with a disability" rather than disabled person.
Use disability to describe a functional limitation that interferes with a person's ability to walk, hear, see, talk, learn. Use handicap to describe a situation or barrier imposed by society, the environment, or oneself.
Don't be concerned if you find yourself using words like "see" to a person who is blind, or "hear" to a person who is deaf. These words won't offend.
Do not refer to a person in a wheelchair as "confined" to a wheelchair. It's better to say or write "uses a wheelchair."
Do not say "normal person" as compared to a person with a disability. Say able-bodied or nondisabled.
Avoid such words as victim, oppressed, stricken with, crippled, mute, deaf and dumb, or afflicted. For example, refer to a person who has had a stroke as a stroke survivor, not as a stroke victim.
Do not say arthritic or cerebral palsied. It's better to say "he has arthritis" or "she has cerebral palsy."
Do not say birth defect. It's better to say a person who has a disability since birth; a congenital disability.
Remember that a person with a disability is a person like anyone else--they just happen to have a disability.
SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
Send one paper copy, plus an identical version on a PC formatted diskette in Windows95 version of Microsoft Word 7.0 (or later version). The computer file should contain all references and tables; figures are to be included in separate files, one for each figure. These files may be sent via e-mail to peggy.chinn@uconn.edu, with the paper copy to follow. Send the paper copy of the manuscript and the signed Copyright Transfer Form; and all related materials to:
Peggy L. Chinn, RN, PhD, FAAN
341-1 East Center Street #141
Manchester, CT 06040-4445
Each author completes and submits the electronic ANS Author Submission Form at the time of manuscript submission.
We recommend that the author(s) submit manuscripts no more than four months in advance of the deadline date, but no later than the deadline, for submission of articles relative to the particular issue for which the article is to be considered. Please consult the list of forthcoming issues in the "Information for Authors" section of the latest issue of the journal for further information on the topics planned and the deadline dates for submission. Articles must be received by the manuscript due date.
Manuscripts submitted become the property of Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, and are not returned to the author if rejected for publication or if a revision is required. Please keep a copy of your manuscript.
The Journal editor reviews the article to determine its general suitability for review and notifies the author when the review process is initiated. The article is then sent to Editorial Board members for review.
MANUSCRIPT CHECKLIST FOR JOURNALS
Authors should pay particular attention to the items below before submitting their manuscripts.
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts must be created compatible with IBM/PC Windows 95 or higher operating system. Our preferred software is Microsoft Word.
A hard copy and electronic files should be submitted for all text and all artwork. All disks submitted must be new. Disks should be clearly labeled as to operating system and software application.
Manuscripts should be double spaced (including quotations, lists, and references, footnotes, figure captions, and all parts of tables).
Manuscripts should be ordered as follows: title page, abstracts, text, references, appendixes, tables, and any illustrations.
Manuscript Contents
Each manuscript must include the following:
Title page including (1) title of the article, (2) author names (with highest academic degrees only) and affiliations (including titles, departments, and name and location of institutions of primary employment), and (3) any acknowledgments credits, or disclaimers.
Abstract of no more than 100 words and up to 10 key words that describe the contents of the article like those that appear in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) or the National Library of Medicine's Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
Key words to be used for indexing.
Clear indication of the placement of all tables and figures in text.
Completed electronic ANS Author Submission Form for each contributor.
Signed Copyright Transfer Agreement with signatures from all authors.
Written permission for any borrowed text, tables, or figures.
References
References must be cited in text and styled in the reference list according to the American Medical Association Manual of Style, Ed. 9, Copyright 1998, AMA. They must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited; reference numbers may be used more than once throughout an article. Page numbers should appear with the text citation following a specific quote.
References should not be created using Microsoft Word's automatic footnote/endnote feature. If Endnote or other referencing software is used, remove all field codes in the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.
References should be included on a separate page at the end of the article and should be double spaced.
Illustrations
Figures should be created using electronic software (i.e., Power Point, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop). Please save files in both the application in which they were created (i.e., Microsoft Word) and as either EPS or Tiff files. Use computer-generated lettering. Do not use screens, color, shading, or fine lines. Do not embed art in your text file.
In lieu of original drawings and other material, a sharp, glossy, black-and-white photographic print between 5" x 7 and 8" x 10" is acceptable.
Each figure should have a label on the back indicating the number of the figure, the names of the authors, and the top of the figure. Do not write on the back of figures, mount them on cardboard, or scratch or mar them using paper clips. Do not bend figures.
Cite each figure in the text in consecutive order. If a figure has been previously published, in part or in total, acknowledge the original source and submit written permission from the copyright holder to reproduce or adapt the material.
Supply a caption for each figure, typed double spaced on a separate sheet from the artwork. Captions should include the figure title, explanatory statements, notes, or keys; and source and permission lines.
Provide a camera-ready copy and a separate electronic file for each piece of artwork.
Do not embed art in your text file.
Tables
Tables should be on a separate page at the end of the manuscript.
Number tables consecutively and supply a brief title for each.
Include explanatory footnotes for all nonstandard abbreviations..
Cite each table in the text in consecutive order.
If you use data from another published or unpublished source, obtain permission and acknowledge fully.
Permissions
Authors are responsible for obtaining signed letters from copyright holders granting permission to reprint material being borrowed or adapted from other sources, including previously published material of your own. Authors must obtain written permission for the following material: Authors are responsible for any permission fees to reprint borrowed material.
All direct quotes of 300 words or more from any full-length book
All direct quotes of 200 words or more from a periodical article
All excerpts from a newspaper article or other short piece
Any passage from a play or a song
Two or more lines of poetry
Any borrowed table, figure, or illustration being reproduced exactly or adapted to fit the needs of the subject.
Editorial Board
Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean and Professor
University of Maryland
Elizabeth T. Anderson, DrPh, RN, FAAN
Professor and Director,
World Health Organization Collaborating Center for
Nursing and Midwifery Development in Primary Health Care,
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Joanne Banks-Wallace, RN, PhD
Associate Professor of Nursing and Women's Studies
University of Missouri, Columbia
Cheryl L. Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN
Professor of Nursing
University of Connecticut
Helene Berman, RN, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
University of Western Ontario
Jacquelyn C. Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN
Anna D. Wolfe Endowed Professor of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University
Mary K. Canales, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
University of Vermont
Judith Clare, RN, PhD, FRCNA
Flinders University, South Australia
W. Richard Cowling, III, RN, PhD, CS
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Adeline Falk-Rafael, RN, PhD
Associate Professor of Nursing
York University, Toronto, Canada
Nel Glass, PhD,MHPEd,BA,RN
Associate Professor
Southern Cross University, New South Wales, Australia
Maeona Kramer, BSN, PhD
Professor of Nursing
University of Utah
M. Katherine Maeve, RN, PhD
Research Associate Professor of Nursing
Center for Health Pr9omotion and
Risk Reduction in Special Populations
University of South Carolina
Afaf Ibrahim Meleis, PhD, DrPS (hon), FAAN
Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
Margaret Newman, RN, PhD, FAAN
Professor Emerita
University of Minnesota
E. Carol Polifroni, RN, EdD,CNAA,BC
Associate Professor of Nursing
University of Connecticut
Margarete Sandelowski, PhD, RN, FAAN
Carey C. Boshamer Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carole Schroeder, RN, PhD
Associate Professor of Nursing
University of Washington, Seattle
Marlaine C. Smith, RN, PhD, HNC
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
University of Colorado Health Science Center
Jeanne Sorrell, RN, PhD
Associate Professor of Nursing
George Mason University
Christine A. Tanner, RN, PhD, FAAN
Professor and Associate Dean
Oregon Health Sciences University
Alice M. Tse, PhD, APRN
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Nursing
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jean Watson, RN, PhD, FAAN
Professor of Nursing
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Ann L. Whall, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor, School of Nursing
University of Michigan
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