Open Access Policy

The East African Journal of Nursing (EAJN) is committed to the principles of open-access publishing, ensuring that all published articles are freely and permanently available online without subscription or access barriers. This approach facilitates the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge, enhances the visibility and impact of authors' work, and supports evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare.

By adopting an open access model, EAJN promotes equity in knowledge sharing, allowing researchers, practitioners, educators, and policymakers across the globe—particularly in resource-limited settings—to access and utilize current research findings without restriction. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

EAJN's open access policy reflects our dedication to advancing nursing science, fostering innovation, and supporting global collaboration in healthcare research and practice.

Refereed

The East African Journal of Nursing (EAJN) upholds the highest standards of scholarly publishing through a rigorous double-blind peer review process. All submitted manuscripts undergo thorough and impartial evaluation by qualified experts in the relevant field of nursing, ensuring the scientific integrity, originality, and relevance of published research.

Each submission is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who assess the methodological soundness, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the field. Feedback provided is constructive and aimed at enhancing the quality of the manuscript. Authors are expected to revise their work in accordance with reviewer recommendations prior to final acceptance.

EAJN adheres to recognized international ethical publishing guidelines, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), thereby safeguarding transparency, objectivity, and academic rigor in the review process. Through this peer-reviewed framework, EAJN ensures the publication of high-impact research that informs practice, policy, and education in nursing, both within East Africa and globally.

The journal is indexed and abstracted in CNKI Scholar, Crossref, NSD, Google Scholar, and Ulrich Periodicals.

Article Processing Charges (APC)
The East African Journal of Nursing (EAJN) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality research articles in all areas of nursing. To support the costs associated with the peer review process, editorial management, online hosting, and long-term archiving, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC).

The standard APC is USD 150 for non-members and USD 100 for members of affiliated institutions or professional associations. This fee becomes payable only after the manuscript has successfully passed peer review and has been formally accepted for publication.

EAJN remains committed to maintaining an affordable and transparent open-access publishing model that ensures wide dissemination and accessibility of nursing scholarship.