Information to referees

We would like to thank you for your contribution to maintaining scientific integrity by carefully evaluating the validity, quality, and originality of manuscripts submitted for publication within your area of professional expertise.

Please complete your review report by the specified deadline. If you are unable to do so within the given timeframe, kindly inform the editor at your earliest convenience. We also welcome your suggestions for other qualified experts who could contribute to the review process.

In preparing your report, please begin with a brief summary of the manuscript’s subject and main findings. Present your comments in a numbered format, beginning with positive feedback. Unless the study contains major methodological flaws (such as poorly designed research methods), you are encouraged to provide the author with specific, detailed, and constructive suggestions for revision. Even if you recommend rejection, please ensure that your comments remain constructive and aimed at helping the author improve their research. This approach not only supports the researcher’s professional development but also provides the editor with clear reasoning for your recommendation regarding the manuscript’s publication.

Please submit your feedback and review report in the same language as the manuscript (Turkish or English). While evaluating the manuscript, kindly take into consideration the information provided below, as it may assist you in guiding your review process.

Title
• Does the title clearly describe the article and accurately reflect the purpose and findings of the article?

Abstract
• Is the purpose clear?
• Is it clear what was done, what the study found, and how it did it?

Contribution to the field
• Is the known information about the field and its contribution/originality to the field stated in the article?

Introduction
• Is there any known about this?
• Is the topic/problem being investigated clearly stated?
• Have the research questions and hypotheses been written?

Method
• Has the article been prepared in line with the relevant “Article Reporting Guideline”?

Results
• Is the data appropriately presented and clearly presented?
• Are tables and figures presented clearly?
• Is it clear what the result is statistically and practically?

Discussion
• Are the findings explained and correlated with the findings of other authors, and the significance of the findings for clinical practice?
• Has relevance to research questions/hypotheses and previous research been explained?
• Were the strengths and limitations of the study described to guide future research?

Conclusion and suggestions
• Are the results of the study and its contribution to the field emphasized?

References
• Have sufficient and up-to-date resources been used on the subject?

Price Policy
No fee is charged to the author(s) at any stage of the evaluation and publication process of the article. In addition, authors are not paid royalties for their articles. The published issue and the full texts of the articles in its content can be accessed free of charge.

Dear Akdeniz Nursing Journal Referees,

Akdeniz Nursing Journal has adopted the principle of publishing independently, impartially and in accordance with the principles of double-blind peer-review. In this context, it is very important that your referee evaluations are shared anonymously in order to ensure referee blinding. You can follow the steps below to remove your name from the comments section of the Word document.
Method 1:
Click the "Info" button in the "File" tab of the Word document. In the section that opens, click on the "Check for Issues" section to the left of the "Review Document" button and start the document review. When “Document Inspector” is opened, after pressing the “Inspect” button, press the “Close” button without taking any action. You can see that your name information is removed from the edited text and your edits are saved as "Author".
Method 2:
After saving the Word document, click the right mouse button and click the "Properties" button. Click the "Details" tab in the window that opens and delete your own information in the "Authors" and "Last Saved" sections.
Thank you for your valuable contributions and we wish you all the best in your study.