Guidelines for manuscripts
While we encourage authors to be creative in the way they present their information, the following requirements need to be met:
- Include an abstract of no more than 250 words, summarising the article
- Include a maximum of four (4) key words
- Include a clear and concise introduction and conclusion
- Generally manuscripts will not exceed 3,500 words, however longer articles will be considered as long as they are focused.
- If the article is a research report then details of ethical processes followed must be included in the body of the manuscript
- Tables and diagrams need to be presented on a separate page.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to modify the style and length of any article submitted,
so that it conforms to the Journal format. Major changes to an article will be
referred to the nominated author for approval prior to publication. The ideas and opinions
expressed in the Journal do not necessarily reflect those of the Editorial Board.
Manuscript Submissions
- Four copies supplied
- Word processed, with double spacing and page numbers
- No details of the author displayed on the manuscript
A separate top sheet must accompany the manuscript , detailing:
- The full name, academic and professional qualifications of all authors, and current employment details
- A signed statement that the work has not been previously published
- An address to which all correspondence should be sent, and a contact phone number and e-mail address if available
- In the case of multiple authorship all must give written consent for publication.
When a manuscript is accepted for publication, it is expected that the author will supply a copy of the finished article on disc.
Referencing
It is the author's responsibility to ensure that all references and citations are accurate and that all referencing follows 2001 APA (5th edition) conventions. This includes all electronic references. References in the text should cite the author's name(s), followed by the date of publication. Where direct quotations are used, page numbers must be given. References at the end of an article should be listed alphabetically on a separate sheet formatted with a hanging indent and italicised, not underlined. For example:
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual (5th ed.). Washington , DC : Author.
Wood, P., & Giddings, L. (2001). Phenomenology - telling a story: An interview with Liz Smyth. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand , 17 (3), 15-26.
In the case of historical research, referencing consistent with the New Zealand Journal of History is acceptable.
Review
All manuscripts will be critiqued by at least three reviewers prior to a decision being made by the Editorial Board. Subsequently the author will be notified of acceptance (along with any recommended changes) or rejection of the manuscript. Regular features are not peer reviewed. The review process takes, on average, three months.
Copyright
Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their articles. After publication the article and its illustrations become the property of the Journal.
Letters to the Editor
Should not exceed 200 words. A nom de plume is acceptable provided full name and address are supplied.
Research Briefs
Generally should not exceed 500 words. Content to include a statement of the topic and purpose of the research; participants and the mode of recruitment; what was done (method and procedure for data collection and analysis); and a brief indication of the findings and their implications for nursing. As the material will be read by a broad cross-section of nurses, abstracts from theses are often not suitable in their original form and so require reworking.
Herstory
We are interested in publishing short articles that focus on nursing experiences over time. You may wish to interview the person and submit an article, together with any photographs available, for the “Herstory” column, or perhaps send the name and address of such a person to the Editor.
Indexes
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand is indexed in CINAHL (Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature).
