
Academic Journal
Q4Evidence-Based Nursing
About Evidence-Based Nursing
About Evidence-Based Nursing
Evidence-Based Nursing is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by BMJ Publishing Group (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q4. Publication coverage spans 1998-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1367-6539, 1468-9618; H-index 38.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (38): 38 articles have each received at least 38 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Evidence-Based Nursing
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q4. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Evidence-Based Nursing?
1367-6539, 1468-9618.
Who publishes Evidence-Based Nursing?
BMJ Publishing Group.
What are Evidence-Based Nursing's metrics?
H-index 38.
Where do I submit to Evidence-Based Nursing?
Via the official website.
Is Evidence-Based Nursing peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Health Sciences Research and Education; Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units; Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life; Infant Development and Preterm Care; Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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