Open Access Journals Perspective from a former Editor-in-Chief Professor Marilynne N Kirshbaum School of Health

Plan Approach Consideration (time commitment, support, benefits) Application (selection criteria) Set-up – thinking everything through first Statement Types of submissions Process Challenges Delights Future

Statement Nursing Reports is an open access, peer-reviewed, online-only journal that aims to influence the art and science of nursing by making rigorously conducted research accessible and understood to the full spectrum of practicing nurses, academics, educators and interested members of the public. The journal represents an exhilarating opportunity to make a unique and significant contribution to nursing and the wider community by addressing topics, theories and issues that concern the whole field of Nursing Science, including research, practice, policy and education. The primary intent of the journal is to present scientifically sound and influential empirical and theoretical studies, critical reviews and open debates to the global community of nurses. Short reports, opinions and insight into the plight of nurses the world-over will provide a voice for those of all cultures, governments and perspectives.

Aims of Nursing Reports The emphasis of Nursing Reports will be on ensuring that the highest quality of evidence and contribution is made available to the greatest number of nurses. Nursing Reports aims to make original, evidence-based, peer-reviewed research available to the global community of nurses and to interested members of the public. In addition, reviews of the literature, open debates on professional issues and short reports from around the world are invited to contribute to our vibrant and dynamic journal. All published work will adhere to the most stringent ethical standards and journalistic principles of fairness, worth and credibility.

Type of submissions Editorials Original Articles Review articles Critical Debates Short Reports from Around the Globe Letters to the Editor

Process Editorial board Webpages Submission guidelines Costs (set by publishers) Inclusion in search databases Marketing and advertising

Challenges Editorial board Webpages Submission process (online process) Costs (set by publishers) Inclusion in search databases Marketing and advertising

Delights Future Seeing the article online and available to ALL Spreading the knowledge Spreading the nursing perspective International flavour very evident Future Competition Commitment Reviewers and Editorial Board management