Reference Manager Usage

Reference Manager Usage

All manuscripts submitted to Genius Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing (GJMSN) must follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition citation style for both in-text citations and the reference list.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or other equivalent tools to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and proper formatting of references.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all references are complete, accurate, and correspond precisely to the cited sources prior to manuscript submission.

Reference Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to GJMSN must meet the following reference requirements:

  • Minimum 20 references

  • Preferably published within the last 10 years

  • At least 85% of references should be journal articles

  • Each reference should include a DOI or URL when available

  • Authors are encouraged to cite reputable international journals

Example of References (APA 7th Edition)

Journal Articles

Journal article without DOI

Suryani, L. (2019). Effectiveness of home visit on drug compliance in adult hypertension in Gadung Puskesmas Buol District. Journal of Applied Nursing and Health, 1(1), 1–5.

Two authors (journal article with DOI)

Arso Wibowo, D., & Adianti, N. (2021). The motivation of adolescents in preventing gastritis return in SMP Negeri 1 Karangjati, Karangjati District, Ngawi Regency. Journal of Applied Nursing and Health, 3(2), 90–95. https://doi.org/10.55018/janh.v3i2.12

Three authors

Sumiari, N. M. K., Lutfiana, I., & Dewi, P. D. P. K. (2021). Midwife counseling and adolescent reproductive health rights in the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Applied Nursing and Health, 3(2), 126–135. https://doi.org/10.55018/janh.v3i2.25

Four to seven authors

Dodok, Y., Guntur, A., Indriyawati, I., & Wicaksono, K. E. (2022). Behavioral differences in seeking help for mental health among Generation Z from the Kodi people group and the Madurese ethnic group. Journal of Applied Nursing and Health, 4(1), 78–85. https://doi.org/10.55018/janh.v4i1.57

More than seven authors

Susanti, M., Kristianingsih, A., Nurhickmah, N., Lestari, M. D., Haning, F., Lestari, I., Safitri, E., & Wahyuni, D. (2022). Factors associated with the choice of place for delivery assistance to pregnant women in the third trimester. Journal of Applied Nursing and Health, 4(1), 40–50. https://doi.org/10.55018/janh.v4i1.34

Non-English journal article

Bussières, E.-L., St-Germain, A., Dubé, M., & Richard, M.-C. (2017). Efficacité et efficience des programmes de transition à la vie adulte: Une revue systématique [Effectiveness and efficiency of adult transition programs: A systematic review]. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne, 58, 354–365. https://doi.org/10.1037/cap0000104

No author

Vitamin K for newborns. (2016). Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 61(5), 675–676. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12550

Books

Book with one author

Jones, R. (2007). Nursing leadership and management: Theories, process and practice. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.

Book chapter

Easton, B. (2008). Does poverty affect health? In K. Dew & A. Matheson (Eds.), Understanding health inequalities in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp. 97–106). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.

Non-English book

Setyoadi, K. (2011). Terapi modalitas keperawatan pada klien psikogeriatrik [Nursing modality therapy for psychogeriatric clients]. Jakarta: Salemba Medika.

Webpages

Webpage with author

Atherton, J. (2005). Behaviour modification. Retrieved from
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/behaviour_mod.htm

Webpage without author

Behaviour modification. (2007). Retrieved from
http://www.educational-psychologist.org.uk/behaviour.html

Webpage without date

Society of Clinical Psychology. (n.d.). About clinical psychology. Retrieved from
http://www.apa.org/about/division/div12.aspx

Conference Papers

Published conference paper

Scheinin, P. (2009). Using student assessment to improve teaching and educational policy. In M. O'Keefe, E. Webb, & K. Hoad (Eds.), Assessment and student learning: Collecting, interpreting and using data to inform teaching (pp. 12–14). Melbourne, Australia: Australian Council for Educational Research.

Unpublished conference paper

Bowden, F. J., & Fairley, C. K. (1996, June). Endemic STDs in the Northern Territory: Estimations of effective rates of partner change. Paper presented at the Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, Darwin.

Reports

Government report (print)

Productivity Commission. (1999). Australia's gambling industries: Inquiry report (No. 10). Melbourne, Australia: Productivity Commission.

Government report (online)

Australian Communications and Media Authority. (2011). Enduring concepts: Communications and media in Australia. Retrieved from
http://www.acma.gov.au

Theses and Dissertations

Unpublished thesis

Rahman, M. (2013). Using authentic materials in the writing classes: Tertiary level scenario (Unpublished master's thesis). BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Thesis from website

Axford, J. C. (2007). What constitutes success in Pacific Island community conserved areas? (Doctoral dissertation, University of Queensland). Retrieved from
http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:158747

Thesis from database

Sheehan, L. R. (2007). Destination management organizations: A stakeholder perspective (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. (AAT NR25719)