Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
I. Nursing Science & Practice
- Advanced Nursing Practice:
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and their expanded roles in primary, acute, and specialized care.
- Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and their impact on patient outcomes and system improvements.
- Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and other advanced roles.
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Nursing:
- Translating research into clinical practice.
- Implementation science in nursing.
- Systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and guidelines development.
- Nursing Education & Pedagogy:
- Innovative teaching methods (simulation, VR/AR in nursing education).
- Curriculum development for future nursing roles.
- Interprofessional education (IPE) in healthcare.
- Online and blended learning models in nursing.
- Digital Health & Nursing Informatics:
- Telehealth and virtual nursing care models.
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) optimization and interoperability.
- AI and Machine Learning applications in nursing (e.g., predictive analytics for patient deterioration, clinical decision support).
- Wearable technology and remote patient monitoring.
- Specialized Nursing Areas:
- Oncology Nursing, Cardiovascular Nursing, Pediatric Nursing.
- Acute Care, Critical Care & Emergency Nursing.
- Geriatric Nursing and care of the elderly.
- Mental Health Nursing & Psychiatric Nursing.
- Community Health Nursing & Public Health Nursing.
- Perinatal, Neonatal, and Women's Health Nursing.
- Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing.
- Perioperative Nursing.
- Nursing Leadership & Management:
- Nurse leadership in healthcare systems.
- Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives led by nurses.
- Workforce development, retention, and addressing nurse shortages.
- Ethical decision-making in nursing practice.
- Patient-Centered Care & Patient Engagement:
- Shared decision-making and patient empowerment.
- Family-centered care.
- Cultural competence and health equity in nursing.
- Communication strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Nursing Research Methodologies:
- Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in nursing research.
- Outcome research and effectiveness studies.
- Big data analytics in nursing.
II. Biological Sciences
- Genomics, Proteomics & Metabolomics:
- Next-generation sequencing technologies and applications in health.
- Personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics.
- Bioinformatics and computational biology for large-scale biological data.
- Cell Biology & Molecular Biology:
- Cell signaling and communication.
- Stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
- Gene editing technologies (CRISPR) and gene therapy.
- Epigenetics and its role in health and disease.
- Microbiology & Immunology:
- Microbiome research for human health and disease.
- Antimicrobial resistance and novel antibiotic discovery.
- Vaccine development and immunology.
- Virology and emerging infectious diseases.
- Neurobiology & Neuroscience:
- Mechanisms of neurological disorders (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's).
- Brain imaging and neurotechnology.
- Neuroplasticity and brain repair.
- Physiology & Pathophysiology:
- Understanding disease mechanisms at the systemic level.
- Translational physiology research.
- Biomaterials & Bioengineering:
- Development of biocompatible materials for medical devices and implants.
- Tissue engineering and organoids.
- Biosensors and diagnostic tools.
- Nanobiotechnology for drug delivery and diagnostics.
- Evolutionary Biology & Ecology in Health:
- Evolution of pathogens and disease.
- Environmental impacts on human health.
- Ecosystem health and One Health approaches.
III. Medical Sciences
- Translational Medicine:
- Bridging basic scientific discovery with clinical application.
- Translational research methodologies and challenges.
- "Bench-to-bedside" and "bedside-to-bench" paradigms.
- Clinical Research & Trials:
- Design and methodology of clinical trials.
- Ethical considerations in human subject research.
- Real-world evidence (RWE) and its application.
- Personalized & Precision Medicine:
- Tailoring treatments based on individual genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
- Biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response.
- Digital health solutions for personalized care.
- Pharmacology & Drug Discovery:
- Novel drug targets and therapeutic strategies.
- Drug delivery systems and nanomedicine.
- Pharmacovigilance and drug safety.
- Medical Imaging & Diagnostics:
- Advanced imaging techniques (MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound).
- AI-powered image analysis for diagnosis.
- Point-of-care diagnostics and liquid biopsies.
- Public Health & Epidemiology:
- Population health management and health disparities.
- Disease surveillance and outbreak management.
- Health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Impact of environmental factors on health.
- Genomic Medicine & Gene Therapy:
- Clinical applications of genomic sequencing for rare diseases and cancer.
- Gene therapy for inherited disorders.
- Ethical and societal implications of genomic technologies.
- Surgical Innovations & Medical Devices:
- Robotic surgery and minimally invasive procedures.
- Advanced prosthetics and bionics.
- Implantable devices and bioelectronics.
- Regenerative Medicine:
- Stem cell therapies for tissue repair and regeneration.
- Organ regeneration and transplantation alternatives.
- Emerging Diseases & Global Health:
- Preparedness and response to pandemics.
- Global health equity and access to healthcare.
- Impact of climate change on health.
IV. Interdisciplinary & Cross-Cutting Themes
- One Health Approach:
- Connecting human, animal, and environmental health.
- Addressing zoonotic diseases and antibiotic resistance.
- Ethical, Legal & Social Implications (ELSI):
- Bioethics in research and clinical practice.
- Data privacy and security in healthcare.
- Equity of access to advanced medical and nursing technologies.
- Health Policy & Economics:
- Healthcare system reform and financing.
- Cost-effectiveness of new technologies and treatments.
- Policy implications of scientific and medical advancements.
- Digital Transformation in Healthcare:
- Interoperability of health data systems.
- Cybersecurity in healthcare infrastructure.
- Data governance and regulatory challenges.
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement:
- Strategies for reducing medical errors.
- Technology's role in enhancing patient safety.
- Human factors engineering in healthcare.
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Healthcare (cross-disciplinary):
- Diagnostic support and predictive analytics.
- Drug discovery and personalized treatment algorithms.
- Optimization of hospital operations and resource allocation.
- Ethical considerations and bias in AI algorithms.