Journal profile · Nursing-Nursing (all)
Frontiers of Nursing
ISSN 2544-8994 · Walter de Gruyter · Poland
Frontiers of Nursing: fully open access; no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 61 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Frontiers of Nursing is published by Walter de Gruyter. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nursing education and management, Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues and Nursing care and research, together about 34.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Frontiers of Nursing - the first English-language nursing academic journal in China to have obtained both the CN (China National) and ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) designations.As an official peer-reviewed research journal, Frontiers of Nursing serves as an international platform for nursing academic exchanges and the target readers are healthcare professionals all over the world. The journal's mission is to foster excellence in nursing and healthcare by disseminating the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed research reports, academic papers, review articles, and clinical studies. It aims to mirror the trends in nursing academia, showcase scientific research findings, and share clinical practice experiences, thereby propelling the development of nursing science and enhancing the international influence of nursing research.Frontiers of Nursing encompasses a diverse array of nursing topics, including but not limited to basic nursing research, scientific investigations, research reviews, and expert commentaries. Published quarterly, in March, June, September, and December, the journal caters to a broad readership. This includes practicing nurses at all levels and across various specialties who are dedicated to advancing their practice and professional growth through the application of new knowledge and evidence. Additionally, it appeals to nursing managers, senior nursing professionals, nurse educators, and nursing students.The journal prioritizes the rapid publication of high-quality, comprehensive nursing research papers, as well as in-depth review articles. Every submission undergoes a rigorous and impartial peer-review process. Accepted papers are promptly made available online, ensuring timely dissemination of valuable information to the global nursing community.Why subscribe and readto learn what was happening at the cutting edge in nursing fieldto know famous experts and scholars in this field.Why submitfair and constructive double-blind peer reviewthe journal offers Open Access, free readership rights immediately upon publication, and follows CC BYthe journal does not have article processing charges (APCs) nor article submission charges.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Nursing-Nursing (all)
Editor-in-chief Shi-Fan HanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 50%); most named Mainland China 7, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, India 1, Ireland 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nursing education and managementNursing13.2%
- Healthcare Education and Workforce IssuesNursing12.8%
- Nursing care and researchHealth Professions8.5%
- Health Education and ValidationSocial Sciences5.4%
- Patient Safety and Medication ErrorsHealth Professions4.6%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine4.1%
- Cancer survivorship and careMedicine3.9%
- Aging, Health, and DisabilityMedicine3.7%
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 | Q3 | 108/144 | 25th |
| Education | Q3 | 1269/1698 | 25th |
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
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 0.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 32OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.66OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 435 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | 43 | 262 |
| 2025 | 61 | 61 | 272 |
| 2024 | 52 | 52 | 247 |
| 2023 | 50 | 50 | 192 |
| 2022 | 52 | 52 | 153 |
| 2021 | 44 | 44 | 120 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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 accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright
- License & copyright Copyright 2026 © Paradigm. All rights reserved.
Currency:EUR €USD $GBP £ Terms of servicePrivacy policyEthical policiesAccessibility
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
- Walter de Gruyter
- Country or region
- Poland
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2544-8994
- Print ISSN
- 2097-5368
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Frontiers of Nursing
How long does peer review take at Frontiers of Nursing?
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.
Where are the editorial board members of Frontiers of Nursing based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 50%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (7), United States (1) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Frontiers of Nursing?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Frontiers of Nursing is indexed in Scopus.
Is Frontiers of Nursing open access, and what is the APC?
Frontiers of Nursing is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .