About the Journal

The International Journal of Nursing in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IJNIDD) is a free scholarly electronic journal for nurses, individuals, families and others interested in promoting optimal health and nursing supports for persons with I/DD. The journal is dedicated to meeting the information needs of those who seek effective ways of supporting persons with I/DD. The journal seeks to provide information and resources on a wide range of topics and addresses clinical, non-clinical and research issues. Its goal it to provide information about nursing practice; individual, family and caregiver partnerships; educational strategies; policy development; research; and diverse clinical topics.

The first issue, Historical and Global Perspectives of Nursing and Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, was "theme oriented." Subsequent issues have covered a range of clinical topics. Depending on expressed interest and manuscripts that are submitted, future issues may address either one or a variety of topics.

Call for papers

This journal provides an opportunity for nurses and others to share their areas of expertise as a means of enhancing the quality of nursing care and supports that are provided to persons with I/DD. This is a great opportunity for nurses and other professionals around the world to help disseminate and gain knowledge for practice. Please consider writing an article for the journal on topic or issue that is relevant to your area of expertise.

It is through active support and participation that this journal will flourish as a resource for those seeking information and knowledge in this specialty area.

Nurses, other professionals, and persons with I/DD and their families are encouraged to submit original manuscripts for inclusion in the journal. Articles are judged on relevance to policy or practice, potential reader interest, originality and clarity of writing. Submission guidelines may be found on the journal website.

Call for peer reviewers

In keeping with the goal of providing a scholarly electronic publication, the International Journal of Nursing in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a blind peer-reviewed journal with a consulting editorial board that represents a wide range of backgrounds. The editorial board seeks persons who would like to participate in the peer review process based on their area of expertise.

If you are interested in learning more about how to contribute to the Journal, contact Ann Smith, MSN, RN, CDDN, Editor.

Editorial information for authors

Review process and editorial decision

Articles submitted to the journal are subject to review by two to three reviewers selected by the editor or the editorial board. The review process is usually completed within three months of receipt of the manuscript. The International Journal of Nursing in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities strives toward fairness and courteousness in the review process.

Criteria for acceptance

Articles are judged on relevance to policy or practice, potential reader interest, originality, and clarity of writing. Authors should address the implications of their articles for policy and practice, if not apparent. Original publications only will be accepted for inclusion in the journal.

Style

In general, the journal conforms to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals, available on-line at www.icmje.org.

Submission

Manuscripts, including abstracts, a short biographical summary of the author, and a letter of submission stating that the manuscript is not under review by any other journal should be submitted on compact disk or via email attachment to the editor:

Ann Smith
c/o Evergreen Center
345 Fortune Blvd.
Milford, MA 01757
Telephone 508-478-2631, ext. 502
E-mail journal editor