THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL NURSING
Manuscript Submission Guidelines
The Journal of School Nursing is the official journal of the National Association of School Nurses. It is a peer-reviewed journal whose purpose is to provide a forum for advancing the specialty of school nursing, contributing to knowledge development about school nursing practice, and promoting the professional growth of school nurses. Original clinical, nonclinical, and research articles are sought by the Journal. Manuscripts from all disciplines related to child, school, and community health are welcome.
Because JOSN seeks manuscripts that bring new perspectives and innovations to school nursing, we urge authors to review previously published articles related to their topic in order to (1) build on the comprehensive body of published literature on the subject and (2) ensure the uniqueness of their own article’s contribution.
Manuscript Format:
Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition. Manuscripts, including abstracts (150 words) and references, should be double-spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font, left justified margins, and one-inch margins on all sides. No identifying information about the author(s) should be in the body of the paper, abstract, or figures. Manuscripts should not exceed 20 pages, excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures. Tables should be typed one to a page with any notes/legends typed on the same page. Label each figure with its number and legend. All tables, figures, graphs, and drawings should follow the reference list and not placed in the body of the manuscript.
Reference examples:
Melnyk, B., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2005) Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Costante, C.C. (2001). DNR in the school setting: Determining policy and procedures. In N.C. Schwab & M.H.B. Gelfman, Legal issues in school health services (pp. 419-437). North Branch, MN: Sunrise River Press
DeSisto, C., & DeSisto, T. P. (2004). School nurses' perceptions of empowerment and autonomy. Journal of School Nursing, 20(4), 228-233.
Electronic reference formats recommended by the American Psychological Association. (1999). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Retrieved November 19, 1999 from http://www.apa.org/journals/webref.html
(Please minimize use of websites as they change frequently and are often not available at the time of publication or for later reference)
Manuscript Submission:
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/josn. Authors will be required to set up an online account on the SAGETRACK system, powered by ScholarOne.
Log in or click the “Create Account” option if you are a first-time user of Manuscript Central.
After clicking on “Create Account,” enter your name and email information and click “Next.” Your email information is very important.
Enter your institution and address information as prompted, then click “Next.”
Enter a user ID and password of your choice (we recommend using your email address as your user ID) and then select your area of expertise. Click “Finish” when done.
Note: You will need your cover letter, title page, manuscript, and figures in separate files to submit. It is helpful to create these individual files before beginning the submission process.
Log in and select “Author Center.”
After you have logged in, click the “Submit a Manuscript” link on the Author Center screen.
Enter data and answer questions as prompted.
Click "Save and Continue” on each screen to save your work and advance to the next screen.
You will be prompted to upload your manuscript and title page files.
Click on the “Browse” button and locate the file on your computer.
Select the description of the file in the drop-down menu next to the Browse button.
When you have selected all files you wish to upload, click the “Upload” button.
Review your submission (in both PDF and HTML formats). Click the “Submit” button when you are done reviewing.
You may stop a submission at any phase and save it to complete later. After submission, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail. You can log on to Manuscript Central at any time to check the status of your manuscript. The Editor will inform you via e-mail once a decision has been made.
Submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by the Editor for adherence to page limitations and content appropriate for the journal. Manuscripts will then be sent out anonymously for peer review. Obtaining permission for any quoted or reprinted material that requires permission is the responsibility of the author and should be submitted with the manuscript as supplementary files. Submission of a manuscript implies commitment to publish in the journal. The Editor bases the decision to publish on the reviewers’ recommendations. Accepted manuscripts will be returned for revisions prior to sending to the publisher for typesetting. Authors will receive proofs for approval via email. Authors assume final responsibility for the content of the manuscript, including the edited copy. The Journal reserves the right to edit all manuscripts to its style and space requirements. When the manuscript is published, authors will receive a complimentary copy of the issue.
Email questions to the Editor.
The Journal of School Nursing
Julia Muennich Cowell, PhD, RNC, FAAN
Executive Editor
jcowell@nasn.org
Permission:
If permission is needed for a table, figure, or quote, it is the responsibility of the author to obtain permission and pay for any expenses incurred. Permission from the copyright owner must be submitted with the manuscript submission (it can be uploaded as supplementary material) and the original source must be referenced in the manuscript as a reference or in the legend of a figure or table. For more details on permission guidelines, please refer to
http://www.sagepub.com/repository/binaries/guidelines/PermissionsGuidelines.pdf
Figures:
Figures should be submitted as high resolution figure files and not embedded in the manuscript. Figures should not be submitted or embedded in Microsoft Word. Credit for any previously published illustration must be given in the corresponding legend and permission received if the author is not the copyright holder of the figures. Each figure should have a figure caption and figure call outs should appear in the text. Acceptable file formats include TIFF, EPS, JPEG, or PDF. Line art (black and white) should be scanned at 1200 dpi at 1 bit. Color and grayscale images should be scanned at 300 dpi at 8 bit. Save each figure as its own file and do not include any extra text (ie, figure captions).
Copyright Transfer and Financial Disclosure:
Authors should list their primary affiliation or employer. In addition, authors should disclose all financial involvements connected with the work or its sponsors, as well as all sources of support, including government and industry support. All information should appear on the title page of the submitted manuscript.
