Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing nursing science, clinical practice, and nursing education. The journal publishes high-quality research that strengthens evidence-based practice and contributes to the development of professional nursing and interdisciplinary health care.

The journal covers a broad range of subject areas, including clinical nursing practice, community and public health nursing, maternal and child health, mental health, gerontological nursing, critical care, nursing education, leadership, and interdisciplinary health research. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific integrity, methodological quality, and scholarly relevance. GJN adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and transparent editorial governance.

Aim

Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN)  is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing nursing science and healthcare practice. The journal aims to publish high-quality research addressing contemporary challenges, clinical innovations, and evidence-based solutions in nursing and health care.

GJN encourages scholarly contributions that explore diverse healthcare settings, cultural contexts, and practical strategies to improve patient outcomes and professional nursing practice at national and global levels.

Focus & Scope

The Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) focuses on the advancement of nursing science, clinical excellence, and evidence-based practice across diverse health care settings. The journal welcomes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scholarly discussions that contribute to theoretical development, clinical innovation, and professional advancement in nursing.

The scope of the journal includes:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Critical Care Nursing

• Community and Public Health Nursing

• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

• Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

• Gerontological Nursing

• Emergency and Disaster Nursing

• Nursing Education

• Nursing Management and Leadership

• Holistic and Spiritual Care in Nursing

• Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Health Research

GJN encourages submissions employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches that demonstrate methodological rigor and practical relevance.

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Publication Frequency

The Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) is published twice a year (June and December).

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Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.

Articles published in GJN are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. This license allows others to copy, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and the source of publication.

Any derivative works must be distributed under the same license as the original work.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original, have not been previously published, and do not infringe upon any existing copyright. Any use of copyrighted materials within the manuscript must have appropriate permission from the copyright holder.

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Sponsorship Disclosure

Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) is published by Genius Publishing (CV. Gerbang Ilmu Nusantara) as an independent scholarly publishing initiative. The journal operates without direct financial sponsorship from commercial entities, government agencies, or external organizations.

The editorial process, peer-review system, and publication decisions are conducted independently by the editorial board to ensure academic integrity, transparency, and the absence of conflicts of interest.

Any financial or institutional support that may contribute to the journal's operational activities will be transparently disclosed to maintain ethical publishing standards and editorial independence.

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Archiving Policy

Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published scholarly content. To support digital preservation and safeguard academic materials, the journal utilizes recognized archiving systems.

The journal supports the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system, which allows participating libraries to collect, preserve, and restore journal content in the event of data loss or system failure. Through the LOCKSS network, multiple copies of journal content are stored across distributed locations to ensure durability and permanent access.

In addition, the journal participates in the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), a digital preservation service developed by the Public Knowledge Project. This system ensures that journal content remains securely archived and accessible for the long term even if the journal website becomes unavailable.

Through these archiving mechanisms, GJN ensures that all published articles remain permanently available and accessible to the global academic community.