Journal profile
Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal
ISSN 2588-4441 · eISSN 2588-445X · Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal is published by Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues, Nursing education and management and Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum, together about 28.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
1. Aim 2. Scope 3. Article Types 1 Aims The Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal (PCNM) is a premier, international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the science, practice, and policy of prevention within nursing and midwifery. Our primary aim is to serve as a pivotal platform for disseminating high-quality, evidence-based research that directly contributes to health promotion, disease prevention, and the improvement of population health outcomes globally. PCNM seeks to bridge the critical gap between research, education, and clinical practice by publishing innovative work that expands theoretical knowledge and provides practical, actionable strategies for implementing preventive care at all levels. The journal is committed to supporting nurses, midwives, researchers, educators, and policymakers in their efforts to design, evaluate, and scale effective preventive interventions. Note: Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal does not charge any submission or publication fees (no Article Processing Charges - APCs). 2 Scope The journal welcomes original research and scholarly contributions that explore the entire spectrum of preventive care through the lens of nursing and midwifery. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Levels of Prevention: Research focused on primary (health promotion, vaccination), secondary (screening, early detection), and tertiary (rehabilitation, preventing complications) prevention strategies. Key Health Priorities: Preventive approaches to major health issues such as maternal and child health, chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic), mental health, geriatric care, trauma, and injury prevention. Theory and Models: Development, application, and critical analysis of nursing and midwifery theories and conceptual models with a preventive focus. Social Determinants and Public Health: Investigations into the impact of social, economic, and environmental factors on health and the role of community health nursing and public health interventions. Education and Innovation: Studies on health education methodologies, digital health technologies (e-learning, m-health), simulation, and innovative teaching strategies to enhance preventive competencies. Interprofessional Collaboration: Research on the effectiveness of interprofessional teams and collaborative practices in delivering preventive care services. Health Policy and Leadership: Analysis of health polic
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Nasrin HanifiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 18, Pakistan 2, Iraq 2, United States 1, United Kingdom 1 (33 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Healthcare Education and Workforce IssuesNursing11.9%
- Nursing education and managementNursing8.8%
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumMedicine7.7%
- Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicine7.2%
- Attachment and Relationship DynamicsPsychology5.7%
- Sexual function and dysfunction studiesMedicine5.2%
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesPsychology3.6%
- Nursing care and researchHealth Professions3.6%
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.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database (SID), Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), Magiran, Barakatkns, NindexPublisher 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
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 160 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | 78 |
| 2022 | 32 | 32 | 41 |
| 2021 | 32 | 32 | 19 |
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 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication
- 42 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5
- brief reportsBrief Reports 1500-2000 Structured (150 words) Yes Preliminary findingsLength not stated
- case reportsCase Reports 1500-2000 Structured (150 words) Yes CARE guidelinesLength not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor 500-800 Not required No Comments on published articlesLength not stated
- original researchOriginal Research 2500-3500 Structured (250 words) Yes (IMRaD) Reporting guidelines adherenceLength not stated
- review articlesReview Articles 4000-6000 Structured/Unstructured Yes PRISMA for systematic reviewsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Plagiarism
- AI use
AI tools cannot be listed as authors Model summary
The journal does not allow AI tools or technologies to be listed as authors, as they cannot take responsibility for the work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
ICMJE authorship criteria Model summary
The journal adheres to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations for authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Duplicate submission results in immediate rejection Model summary
Duplicate Submission: Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is considered unethical behavior and will result in immediate rejection.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License Model summary
The journal operates under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License, allowing non-commercial use of published materials with proper attribution.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening with iThenticate; similarity index exceeding 20% overall or 5% from a single source may be subject to desk rejection Model summary
All manuscripts undergo rigorous screening using iThenticate plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% overall or 5% from a single source may be subject to desk rejection without further review.
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
- Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2588-4441
- Electronic ISSN
- 2588-445X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal
How long does peer review take at Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 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 Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: Vancouver; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Graphical abstract: 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 Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal based?
Of the 33 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (18), Pakistan (2) and Iraq (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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: .