Author Guideline

                                 AUTHOR GUIDELINES

General Information

Indonesian Journal of Nursing Case Studies (IJNCS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan. IJNCS focuses on the publication of high-quality nursing case studies that contribute to clinical nursing practice, education, and evidence-based care.

Submitted manuscripts must be original, have not been previously published, and must not be under consideration by other journals.

Article Type

Indonesian Journal of Nursing Case Study (IJNCS) accepts case study articles that provide significant contributions to nursing knowledge and practice. Submissions may include:
1.  Unique or rare patient cases with implications for nursing care;
2.  Innovative nursing interventions or clinical decision-making;
3.  Cases that reflect challenges in ethical, cultural, or interprofessional nursing practice;
4.  Community-based nursing experiences that contribute to health promotion or disease prevention.

Case studies should clearly describe the background, clinical context, nursing interventions, outcomes, and implications for practice, education, or future research. Manuscripts must demonstrate relevance to professional nursing and evidence-based practice.

Language

Manuscripts must be written in English using clear, concise, and appropriate academic and clinical nursing terminology.

Manuscript Format and Structure

Authors must use the official IJNCS template. Manuscripts should be prepared in the following order:

A. Title Page

  • Title: Concise, informative, and reflecting the nursing case study

  • Authors’ Names: Full names without academic titles

  • Affiliations: Faculty, University, Province, Country

  • Corresponding Author: Name, affiliation, and email address

B. Abstract

The abstract must be structured and written in English, with a maximum of 250 words, consisting of the following subheadings:

  • Background

  • Case Presentation

  • Nursing Intervention

  • Conclusion

The abstract should summarize the essential aspects of the case study. No references are allowed in the abstract.

C. Keywords

Main Manuscript Sections

INTRODUCTION

Provide background information on the case, its significance, and relevance to nursing practice. Include a brief literature review to contextualize the case.

CASE PRESENTATION

This section must be written systematically using the following subheadings:

  1. Patient Information
    Demographic data, medical history, and presenting symptoms.

  2. Clinical Findings
    Physical examination results, laboratory findings, and other relevant assessments.

  3. Timeline
    A chronological summary of the patient’s clinical course.

  4. Diagnostic Assessment
    Diagnostic procedures and clinical reasoning.

  5. Therapeutic Intervention
    Nursing interventions provided, including medications, nursing care, therapies, and patient education.

  6. Follow-up and Outcomes
    Patient progress, response to interventions, and current condition.

RESULTS

Present concise findings and their relevance to nursing practice.

Tables

  • Must be provided as editable text (not images)

  • Numbered consecutively in the order cited

  • Table notes placed below the table

  • Avoid vertical lines and shading

Figures

  • Accepted formats: .jpeg or .png

  • Minimum resolution: 300 dpi

  • Figures may be submitted separately

DISCUSSION

Analyze the case in relation to existing literature. Discuss implications for nursing practice, challenges encountered, lessons learned, and the contribution of the case to nursing knowledge.

CONCLUSION

Summarize key findings and their relevance to nursing practice. Provide recommendations for future practice or research.

Additional Statements

Acknowledgments

Acknowledge individuals or institutions that contributed to the study but do not meet authorship criteria.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
If none, state:

“The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

Funding

Provide details of funding sources, if any.
If none, state:

“This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”

Ethical Approval

State whether ethical approval was obtained and from which ethics committee.
Include confirmation of patient informed consent.

References

  • References must be managed using Mendeley or similar software

  • Use Vancouver citation style (numeric)

  • Minimum 15 references

  • At least 80% must be from journals or proceedings

  • Journal references: published within the last 5 years

  • Book references: published within the last 10 years

8. Publication Ethics

IJNCS adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, ethical integrity, and transparency of their manuscripts.

9. Submission and Peer Review

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via the IJNCS Online Journal System (OJS)

  • All submissions undergo a peer-review process

  • Editorial decisions are based on scientific quality, relevance, and ethical compliance

Editorial Note

Manuscripts that do not follow the IJNCS Author Guidelines and Template will be returned to authors before review.