Section Policy

The Journal of Complementary Therapies in Midwifery and Nursing (JCTMN) publishes peer-reviewed and editorially reviewed content across the following sections:

1. Original Research Articles

This section includes high-quality, original empirical studies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods) that address clinical practice, education, or policy related to midwifery, nursing, and complementary therapies.
Peer-reviewed | Open Submission | Indexed

2. Review Articles

Includes systematic reviews, scoping reviews, integrative reviews, and meta-analyses relevant to the journal’s scope. All submissions must follow appropriate methodological standards (e.g., PRISMA, JBI).
Peer-reviewed | Open Submission | Indexed

3. Case Reports & Clinical Reflections

Presents unique clinical cases, traditional practices, or reflective accounts that offer insights into midwifery and nursing care with complementary approaches.
Editorially Reviewed | Open Submission | Indexed

4. Short Communications

Brief reports of preliminary or ongoing research, innovations, or pilot interventions in complementary and integrative midwifery or nursing.
Peer-reviewed | Open Submission | Indexed

5. Editorials

Invited opinion pieces or commentaries from experts that discuss current trends, policies, or future directions in the field.
Invited Only | Editorial Review

6. Letters to the Editor

Provides a platform for constructive academic dialogue related to articles published in JCTMN or relevant emerging issues in the discipline.
Editorially Reviewed | Open Submission

All submitted manuscripts should comply with the journal’s [Author Guidelines], ethical policies, and reporting standards. Submissions undergo double-blind peer review unless otherwise stated.