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Journal of Nursing Regulation

United StatesIssues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
31H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.691SJR (2025)
2010-2026Coverage

About Journal of Nursing Regulation

About Journal of Nursing Regulation

Journal of Nursing Regulation is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V. (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2010-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 2155-8264, 2155-8256; H-index 31.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (31): 31 articles have each received at least 31 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in Journal of Nursing Regulation

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 Q1. 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 Journal of Nursing Regulation?
2155-8264, 2155-8256.

Who publishes Journal of Nursing Regulation?
Elsevier B.V..

What are Journal of Nursing Regulation's metrics?
H-index 31.

Where do I submit to Journal of Nursing Regulation?
Via the official website.

Is Journal of Nursing Regulation peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)2155-8256, 2155-8264
ISSN-L2155-8256
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationElsevier BV
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex929
Citations recorded in OpenAlex12,102
OpenAlex H-index40
Years represented in OpenAlex2010–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership; Nursing Roles and Practices; Nursing education and management; Global Health Workforce Issues; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies; Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

2,850.00 USD; 2,670.00 EUR; 2,280.00 GBP; 353,490.00 JPY

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

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.

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