Section Policy

Journal of Community Health and Nursing (JCHN)
Published by PT Inovasi Multi Guna

The Journal of Community Health and Nursing (JCHN) publishes scholarly, peer-reviewed manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of community health, nursing practice, and public health interventions. Manuscripts must align with the journal’s focus on preventive care, health promotion, family and community nursing, and interdisciplinary health efforts, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The journal accepts submissions under the following sections:

1. Original Research Articles

Scope:
Presents results of empirical studies using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods designs. Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Community-based nursing interventions

  • Public health program evaluations

  • Health behavior studies

  • Maternal, child, and family health

  • Environmental and occupational health

  • School and adolescent health

  • Chronic disease prevention and management

Structure:

  • Title Page (with author details)

  • Abstract (structured: background, methods, results, conclusion)

  • Keywords (3–6)

  • Introduction

  • Methods (including ethical approval and data analysis)

  • Results

  • Discussion

  • Conclusion and Recommendations

  • Acknowledgments (if any)

  • References (APA 7th edition)

Word Count: Maximum 6,000 words (excluding abstract, tables, and references)
Review Process: Double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers
Figures/Tables: Max. 5 combined

2. Systematic Reviews / Scoping Reviews / Meta-Analyses

Scope:
Comprehensive reviews that synthesize findings from multiple studies using transparent and reproducible methods. Acceptable types include:

  • Systematic reviews

  • Meta-analyses

  • Scoping reviews

  • Realist reviews

  • Mixed-methods reviews

Requirements:

  • Follow PRISMA, JBI, or other established guidelines

  • Include a registered protocol (e.g., PROSPERO, INPLASY)

  • Clearly describe search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, quality appraisal, and data synthesis

Word Count: Maximum 7,000 words
Review Process: Double-blind peer review
Figures/Tables: Max. 6 (including PRISMA flowchart)

3. Short Communications

Scope:
Brief reports presenting preliminary research results, innovative pilot programs, feasibility studies, or urgent public health insights. Examples:

  • Pilot studies on community interventions

  • Emerging issues in nursing or health promotion

  • Outbreak reports or local epidemiological patterns

  • Short evidence-informed evaluations

Structure:

  • Abstract (unstructured, ≤150 words)

  • Introduction

  • Methods

  • Results and Discussion (combined)

  • Conclusion

Word Count: 2,000–3,000 words
Review Process: Double-blind peer review
Figures/Tables: Max. 3

4. Case Reports / Community Practice Reports

Scope:
Describes detailed examples of real-world nursing practice, community outreach, or innovative care models. Emphasis on lessons learned, replicability, and practical relevance.

Topics May Include:

  • Home visits for high-risk families

  • School-based interventions

  • Community-based chronic disease care

  • Cultural adaptations of interventions

  • Nurse-led health screenings

Structure:

  • Abstract (unstructured)

  • Case/Program Background

  • Implementation Process

  • Outcomes and Impact

  • Lessons Learned / Implications

  • References

Word Count: Up to 2,500 words
Review Process: Single-blind peer review
Figures/Tables: Max. 3

5. Editorials

Scope:
Invited or submitted commentaries on emerging issues, public health trends, nursing education, policy reform, or critical reflections on previously published articles.

Word Count: Up to 1,500 words
Review Process: Reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or designated Associate Editor
Figures/Tables: None (unless essential)

6. Community Engagement and Service-Learning Reports

Scope:
Describes collaborative projects between nursing institutions and communities, service-learning programs, or stakeholder-driven health interventions. Must include:

  • Community needs assessment

  • Co-design and stakeholder participation

  • Implementation and outcome evaluation

Structure:

  • Abstract

  • Introduction

  • Project Objectives

  • Implementation Strategy

  • Outcomes and Impact

  • Sustainability Plan / Lessons Learned

  • References

Word Count: 3,000–4,000 words
Review Process: Double-blind peer review

7. Letters to the Editor

Scope:
Brief comments, questions, or discussions related to previously published articles or emerging community health concerns.

Word Count: Up to 800 words
Review Process: Reviewed by editorial team
Limitations: No abstract, no tables/figures; up to 5 references

General Notes for All Submissions

  • Language: Manuscripts must be submitted in clear academic English. Language editing is advised prior to submission.

  • Ethical Approval: Required for all studies involving human participants. Must be included in the Methods section.

  • Plagiarism: All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin or equivalent. Similarity must be <20%.

  • ORCID iD: Corresponding authors are required to provide an ORCID iD upon submission.

  • Open Access: All articles are published under CC BY 4.0 License, ensuring free public access.