Focus and Scope
Focus & Scope
The JAGAC: Journal of Applied General Clinical Nursing publishes original research, systematic reviews, case studies, and scholarly articles that address a wide range of topics central to nursing. Our scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following key areas:
- Clinical Nursing Practice: Evidence-based care in various specialties, including critical care, medical-surgical, pediatric, geriatric, and mental health nursing.
- Nursing Education: Research on pedagogical methods, curriculum development, simulation, and competency-based education for nursing students and professionals.
- Nursing Leadership and Management: Studies on leadership models, healthcare system organization, workforce management, and the role of nurses in decision-making.
- Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Research on healthcare quality, risk management, patient safety initiatives, and error prevention strategies in clinical settings.
- Nursing Informatics: The application of information technology and data science to nursing practice, including electronic health records, data analytics, and mobile health solutions.
- Public Health and Community Nursing: Research on health promotion, disease prevention, and the role of nurses in community health programs and population health.
- Palliative Care and Chronic Illness Management: Studies on nursing interventions, models of care, and quality of life for patients with chronic and life-limiting illnesses.
- Global Health and Transcultural Nursing: Research on health issues in diverse global contexts, health disparities, and culturally competent nursing care.
