Journal profile · Nursing-General Nursing
AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal
ISSN 2373-6658 · University of Hawaii Press · United States
AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal: fully open access; APC about USD 1,500; median 154 days to acceptance (42 articles, last 24 months); 23 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal is published by University of Hawaii Press. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cultural Competency in Health Care, Nursing education and management and Racial and Ethnic Identity Research, together about 27.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The scope of the Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal (APINJ) includes, but is not limited to: 1) Methods, nursing interventions, instrumentation, and educational techniques 2) Theoretical foundations that increase understanding of underlying mechanisms for changes in health and illness 3) Biopsychosocial, spiritual, and ecological impacts on nursing practice, education, and research 4) Policy issues impacting the nursing discipline and allied health professions, as a result of rigorous research outcomes. APINJ submissions are expected to closely align with the sections in APINJ, and research representing Asian American/Asian/Pacific Islands will be considered for publication. APINJ is broadly inclusive and would also consider submissions relevant to the nursing discipline that: Incorporate experiences of individuals with multiethnicity and/or multiracial identities, including Pan Asian and mixed Asian identities, into studies of health and well-being; or Are authored by researchers in nursing health sciences, who are affiliated with organizations in countries of East, Southeast, South and West Asia; or Examine topics universally relevant to minoritized or marginalized populations and their experiences, for example, on cultural influences or the effects of immigration on health and well-being. This could include but may not necessarily be limited only to groups who identify as racial or ethnic minority or former minority group, BIPOC, or who have lived experiences as a migrant, refugee or asylum seeker. APINJ offers authors a rapid and thorough peer-review, professional copyediting, and professional production of PDF, XHTML, and XML proofs. This journal adheres to the same quality standards as our flagship journal, the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal (APINJ) is indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), DOAJ, Scopus, Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and International Academy of Nursing Educators (INANE) directory of nursing journals. AAPINA is a member society of the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA). Need help choosing a journal? Use our Journal Finder tool to find the perfect match for your manuscript. Get Started
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Nursing-General Nursing
Editor-in-chief Hyochol Brian AhnPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 10, South Korea 2 (12 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cultural Competency in Health CareSocial Sciences12.6%
- Nursing education and managementNursing7.8%
- Racial and Ethnic Identity ResearchSocial Sciences7.3%
- Indigenous Health, Education, and RightsSocial Sciences6.8%
- Nursing Education, Practice, and LeadershipNursing5.8%
- Physical Activity and HealthMedicine4.9%
- Mobile Health and mHealth ApplicationsHealth Professions4.9%
- Nursing care and researchHealth Professions4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Nursing | Q2 | 44/144 | 69th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PMCCINAHLPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.79LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 38OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.24OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 200 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 18 | 215 |
| 2025 | 23 | 23 | 188 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 196 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 153 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 153 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 94 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
154 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 95 days – 233 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 38 days (42 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 203 days
- Sample
- 42 articles with submission and acceptance dates (44 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 17 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,500 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,500 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,500 | Yes | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- AMA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Publication ethics, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints
- Authorship
ORCID required for all authors at publication. Model summary
JMIR Publications requires that all authors / coauthors have an ORCID (a unique researcher identifier) at the time of publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Misconduct investigated per COPE guidance. Model summary
Scientific, research, or publication misconduct are subject to investigation according to COPE guidance.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Preprints Open for Peer Review
2026-08-28 | Share on Bluesky Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Effectiveness of a Structured Video Modeling Program on Psychological Well-Being Among Final-Year Nursing Students in Thailand: A Quasi-Experimental Study Open Peer Review Period: September 08, 2026 - November 03, 2026 Peer Review Me View All Open Peer Review Preprints
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism policy defined per COPE; scientific, research, or publication misconduct investigated according to COPE guidance. Model summary
JMIR Publications policy on plagiarism is available here: How does JMIR Publications define plagiarism?
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints Open for Peer Review
2026-08-28 | Share on Bluesky Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Effectiveness of a Structured Video Modeling Program on Psychological Well-Being Among Final-Year Nursing Students in Thailand: A Quasi-Experimental Study Open Peer Review Period: September 08, 2026 - November 03, 2026 Peer Review Me View All Open Peer Review Preprints
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2373-6658
- Society / sponsor
- Asian American / Pacific Islander Nurses Association
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal
How long does peer review take at AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal?
Based on the dates recorded on 42 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 154 days (interquartile range 95–233 days); authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: AMA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal based?
Of the 12 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (10) and South Korea (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PMC and CINAHL; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal open access, and what is the APC?
AsianPacific Island Nursing Journal is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,500.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .