AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Brader Journal of Nursing and Midwifery

Manuscript Preparation

  1. Types of Publications
    BJNM welcomes the following types of submissions:
  • Original Research Articles (maximum 6000 words)
  • Systematic Reviews (maximum 6000 words)
  • Case Studies (maximum 3000 words)
  • Literature Reviews (maximum 5000 words)
  • Brief Reports (maximum 2000 words)
  1. Manuscript Structure
    All submissions should include the following components in order:
  • Title page with author information
  • Abstract (structured for research articles, unstructured for reviews)
  • Keywords (3-5 terms)
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Tables and Figures (with captions)
  1. Formatting Requirements
  • Manuscripts must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
  • Use 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Double-line spacing throughout
  • 2.5 cm margins on all sides
  • Page numbers in the bottom center
  • Continuous line numbering
  1. Abstract and Keywords
  • Abstract length: 200-250 words for research articles
  • Structured abstracts should include: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion
  • Provide 3-5 keywords using MeSH terms where applicable
  1. References
  • Use APA 7th edition style
  • Include DOI numbers for all applicable references
  • List all authors up to 20 names
  • For more than 20 authors, list first 19 followed by ellipsis and final author
  1. Tables and Figures
  • Tables must be editable (not images)
  • Figures should have minimum 300 dpi resolution
  • All tables and figures must be cited in the text
  • Include descriptive captions

Submission Process

  1. Online Submission
    • All manuscripts must be submitted through our online system
    • Create an account on the BJNM submission portal
    • Complete all required metadata fields
    • Upload manuscript file without author identifiers
  2. Cover Letter
    • Include a cover letter stating the significance of the work
    • Suggest potential reviewers (optional)
    • Declare any conflicts of interest
  3. Required Documents
    • Main manuscript document
    • Copyright transfer agreement
    • Ethical approval documents (if applicable)
    • Author contribution statement

Review and Publication Process

  • Initial quality check (1-2 weeks)
  • Double-blind peer review (4-8 weeks)
  • Revision period (2-4 weeks)
  • Final acceptance and proofreading
  • Online publication ahead of print
  • Assignment to specific issue

Author Responsibilities

  • Ensure all authors meet authorship criteria
  • Disclose all financial support and conflicts of interest
  • Obtain permission for reproduced materials
  • Verify accuracy of all data and references
  • Participate in peer review process

Contact Information

For submission inquiries:
Email: braderjournal@gmail.com

Important Notes

  • No article processing charges or submission fees
  • Manuscripts not following guidelines will be returned
  • Allow 4-6 months for complete publication process
  • Corresponding author will receive all communications