1. Manuscripts are submitted through an online submission system.

2. Initial editorial review is conducted to assess the completeness, scientific merit, and compliance with submission requirements of the manuscript;

3. Manuscripts that are found suitable for publication in Journal of Nursing (China) are sent to 2 or more expert reviewers from relevant fields;

4. Comments and suggestions (Acceptance; Minor Revision; Major Revision; Rejection) are provided by reviewers;

5. Based on the feedback from reviewers, a final editorial decision is made on the acceptance of the manuscripts.

6. Journal of Nursing (China) follows a double-blind peer review process, wherein the reviewers and authors are unaware of each other’s identity.