Focus and Scope

Khatulistiwa Nursing Journal (KNJ) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing all areas of nursing, published by the Institute of Research and Community Service, College of Health Sciences of the Pontianak Islamic Hospital Foundation (STIKes Yarsi Pontianak). The aim of this journal is to contribute to the development of nursing practice and to provide an academic platform for researchers, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals worldwide.

The journal publishes contemporary research and innovative studies, with a particular focus on the following core areas:

• Nursing Management
• Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Maternity Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Gerontological Nursing
• Community and Family Nursing
• Nursing Education

Khatulistiwa Nursing Journal welcomes Original Research articles utilizing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches, as well as scholarly reviews and conceptual papers on advanced nursing practice.

Target Audience:

The journal serves nursing students, nurse managers, senior members of the nursing profession, practicing clinical nurses, nurse educators, and researchers at all levels who are committed to advancing practice and professional growth through fresh insights and evidence-based findings.