Impact Factor
3.08
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.27
260 total citations
h5-index
22
h5 depth signal
Cited share
69.5%
82 of 118
Total citations
260
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.91
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.9%
5 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Japan
309
South Korea
91
China
86
Turkey
60
United States
31
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
154
Obstetrics/Gynecology
90
Psychiatry & Psychology
80
Palliative Care
75
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
69
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
962
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
118
82 cited publications
Last 12 months
53
4.4 publications/month
Open access share
34.0%
18 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Japan
309 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
154 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v5n1,June 2008-
v5n1, June 2008-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Palliative Care
Healthcare Policy
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Psychiatry
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Nihon Kango Kagaku Gakkai
Broad Categories
Nursing
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Palliative Care
Patient Care
Urology
Virology
Nutrition & Dietetics
MeSH Descriptors
Japan
Nursing Research
Nursing
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70084
Open DOI
Comparative Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Nursing Interventions in Patients With Post‐Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis
Aim: To compare the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions integrated into nursing care on swallowing function and safety in patients with post‐stroke dysphagia. Methods: We searched Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, ProQuest, CINAH...
02
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70083
Open DOI
School Nursing Practice and Factors Associated With Job Satisfaction Among School Nurses Supporting Children With Medical Complexity in Japanese Elementary Schools
Aim: The number of children with medical complexity attending mainstream elementary schools in Japan has increased, highlighting the critical role of school nurses in supporting their care. We aimed to clarify the current status of schoo...
03
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70082
Open DOI
Factors Associated With Midwives' Perceived Difficulty in Supporting Couples With Older First‐Time Mothers by Workplace Type in Japan
Aim: This study aimed to examine differences in midwives' perceived difficulty in providing child‐rearing and social support to couples with older first‐time mothers according to the workplace setting, and to identify contributing indivi...
04
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70077
Open DOI
Closing the Loop in Perinatal Mental Health Handoffs
05
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70080
Open DOI
Institutional Support and Educator Workload in Global Nursing Education: A Cross‐National Comparative Study
Aim: To examine and compare global nursing education content, institutional support, and workload‐related factors among nurse educators in Japan and China. “Global nursing education” refers to educational interventions that enable nursin...
06
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70081
Open DOI
Nursing Competency Scale for Patients With Comorbid Cancer and Dementia in Acute Care Hospitals ( NCS ‐ CD ): Development and Validation
Objectives: This study aimed to develop a Nursing Competency Scale for Patients with Comorbid Cancer and Dementia in Acute Care Hospitals (NCS‐CD) and examine its reliability and validity. Methods: The study was conducted in two phases. ...
07
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70079
Open DOI
Understanding Mothers' Experiences of Very Low Birth Weight Infants Across the Childbirth Trajectory in Japan: A Retrospective Analysis Using Natural Language Processing
Background: Mothers of very low birth weight infants face various challenges during pregnancy and throughout the first postpartum year. This study aimed to describe the experiences of mothers of very low birth weight infants from gestati...
08
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70078
Open DOI
A National Survey of Nurses' Knowledge and Nursing Practices Regarding Cancer Therapy–Related Cardiac Dysfunction Among Patients With Breast Cancer in Japan
Aim: Developing effective nursing support for cancer therapy–related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) in patients with breast cancer requires understanding nurses' knowledge and nursing practices regarding CTRCD. This study elucidated these a...
09
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70074
Open DOI
Support for Disclosure of Hereditary Tumor Risk to Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review
Aim: This study aimed to map evidence on disclosure support for communicating hereditary tumor‐related information to children and adolescents and identify evidence gaps. Methods: This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the ...
10
DOI 10.1111/jjns.70075
Open DOI
Relationship Between Perspective‐Taking, Boundary‐Crossing Experiences, and Collaborative Practice in Discharge Planning Among Nurses: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Aim: Effective discharge planning requires ward nurses to understand the circumstances of receiving facilities. Perspective‐taking—the active cognitive process of imagining another party's situation—may play a central role in promoting i...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Print issues ceased with 2013.
Also issued online.
Official English-language journal of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science.