The Journal of Sustainable Community and Specialized Nursing (JSCSN) is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and evidence-based practices in community nursing, home care nursing, specialized nursing fields, and sustainable healthcare systems.  JSCSN provides a scholarly platform for academics, clinicians, advanced practice nurses, policymakers, and healthcare researchers to disseminate high-quality studies that promote sustainable, equitable, and resilient nursing services across diverse healthcare settings.  The journal emphasizes the integration of community-based care, specialized nursing roles, and sustainability principles to support improved population health outcomes, long-term care quality, and the development of future-ready nursing practices.

The journal aims to:

1. Publish high-quality, evidence-based research in community nursing and specialized nursing practice.

2. Promote sustainable nursing models aligned with global health priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

3. Serve as an international forum for discussing innovations, clinical practice development, community interventions, and healthcare transformation.

4. Strengthen scientific collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and institutions to improve health services and nursing practice.

5. Foster the integration of advanced and specialized nursing roles within community and clinical settings.

JSCSN welcomes original contributions in the following areas, including but not limited to:

A. Community & Home Care Nursing

1. Community health nursing

2. Family and primary care nursing

3. Home care and home-based services

4. Rural and underserved population health

5. Community-based intervention and outreach programs

6. Public health and primary healthcare sustainability

7. Digital community health, telehealth, and remote nursing

B. Specialized Nursing Practice

Covering a wide range of specialty areas such as:

1. Critical care and emergency nursing

2. Oncology nursing

3. Palliative and end-of-life care

4. Mental health and psychiatric nursing

5. Maternal and child health nursing

6. Medical–surgical nursing

7. Geriatric and chronic disease nursing

8. Wound care and infection prevention

9. Rehabilitation nursing

10. Advanced practice nursing (NP, CNS, etc.)

C. Sustainability in Nursing & Health Systems

1. Sustainable healthcare delivery models

2. Environmental health and green nursing

3. Workforce sustainability and well-being

4. Health equity, resilience, and social sustainability

5. Quality improvement and patient safety

6. SDG-driven nursing practices

7. Low-resource and community-adaptive healthcare models

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JSCSN welcomes original contributions in the following areas, including but not limited to:

A. Community & Home Care Nursing

1. Community health nursing

2. Family and primary care nursing

3. Home care and home-based services

4. Rural and underserved population health

5. Community-based intervention and outreach programs

6. Public health and primary healthcare sustainability

7. Digital community health, telehealth, and remote nursing

B. Specialized Nursing Practice

Covering a wide range of specialty areas such as:

1. Critical care and emergency nursing

2. Oncology nursing

3. Palliative and end-of-life care

4. Mental health and psychiatric nursing

5. Maternal and child health nursing

6. Medical–surgical nursing

7. Geriatric and chronic disease nursing

8. Wound care and infection prevention

9. Rehabilitation nursing

10. Advanced practice nursing (NP, CNS, etc.)

C. Sustainability in Nursing & Health Systems

1. Sustainable healthcare delivery models

2. Environmental health and green nursing

3. Workforce sustainability and well-being

4. Health equity, resilience, and social sustainability

5. Quality improvement and patient safety

6. SDG-driven nursing practices

7. Low-resource and community-adaptive healthcare models

Accepted

1. Original Research Articles

2. Systematic Reviews

3. Meta-analyses

4. Scoping Reviews

5. Case Studies / Case Reports

6. Policy and Practice Analyses

7. Short Communications

8. Editorials

9. Commentary Articles