You have finally reached the stage that every postgraduate researcher looks forward to: your research is complete. The data has been analysed, the discussion is written and your supervisor has given you the go-ahead. Then another question appears: Where should I publish my research? For a researcher at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), this decision deserves more attention than simply choosing the first journal that appears in a Google search. The journal should match your subject, follow a credible peer-review process and, most importantly, meet the publication requirements of your programme. This is where IPR Journals and Books can provide a useful starting point for researchers looking for suitable health and nursing publication outlets.
What Should a JKUAT Nursing Researcher Look for in a Journal?
Imagine you have just completed a study on nurses’ knowledge of infection prevention. You find a journal that publishes health research, but should you submit immediately?
Not necessarily.
A good journal should first match the subject of your research. You should also check its peer-review process, indexing information, author guidelines, publication charges and whether your university accepts it for your particular programme. IPR Journals and Books recommends making these checks before submission rather than discovering a problem after publication. This is particularly important because JKUAT’s School of Nursing covers several areas of research. The school includes General Nursing, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Nursing Education, Leadership, Management and Research. (JKUAT School of Nursing). So, where should you start?
Which IPR Journals Are Suitable for Nursing Research?
For researchers looking for a publication outlet through IPR Journals and Books, two journals are particularly relevant: the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing (JHMN) and the Global Journal of Health Sciences (GJHS). The difference is fairly simple. JHMN has a more direct connection with nursing, medicine and clinical health research. GJHS has a wider health-sciences focus, making it useful for research that extends into public health, community health and broader healthcare issues. That means you do not necessarily need to ask, “Which journal is the best?” A better question is, “Which journal best fits my research?”
Which IPR Journals and Books Journal Is Right for Your Nursing Research?
Choosing between the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing and the Global Journal of Health Sciences depends mainly on the focus of your study. If your research examines nursing care, clinical practice, nursing education, patient outcomes or nurses’ professional experiences, the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing is a natural choice. IPR Journals and Books describes it as an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal covering health, medicine and nursing, with areas including nursing practice, nursing education, nursing research, health education, health promotion, clinical medicine and public health.
On the other hand, the Global Journal of Health Sciences may be more suitable when your research extends beyond direct nursing practice. Studies on community health, disease prevention, health promotion, healthcare access, epidemiology, health policy or health management may fit its broader health-sciences scope. IPR Journals and Books describes the journal as a peer-reviewed, open-access publication covering a range of health-science areas. In simple terms, choose the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing when nursing is at the centre of your research, and consider the Global Journal of Health Sciences when your study addresses a wider health issue.
| Your research focuses on | Recommended journal |
|---|---|
| Nursing care and clinical practice | Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing |
| Nursing education and training | Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing |
| Patient outcomes and nursing practice | Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing |
| Nursing research | Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing |
| Community health | Global Journal of Health Sciences |
| Public health and disease prevention | Global Journal of Health Sciences |
| Epidemiology | Global Journal of Health Sciences |
| Health policy and management | Global Journal of Health Sciences |
How Do You Know Whether a Journal Is Refereed?
This is a question every postgraduate researcher should ask before submitting. A refereed journal sends manuscripts to academic reviewers who assess the quality and suitability of the research before publication. Reviewers may examine the research problem, methodology, analysis, findings, references and conclusions. For an author, this process is valuable because it provides an opportunity to receive academic feedback and improve the manuscript. IPR Journals and Books identifies its journals as peer reviewed and provides a review process through which manuscripts undergo academic assessment. This gives authors an opportunity to respond to reviewer comments before final publication. So, when you see the term refereed journal, think of it as an important academic quality-checking stage rather than simply another label on a journal website.
Why Does Scientific Indexing Matter?
You may have heard your supervisor ask whether your target journal is scientifically indexed. Indexing matters because it can improve the discoverability of published research. Researchers can find articles through scholarly databases and academic search platforms, while DOI and metadata services can make publications easier to identify and reference. IPR Journals and Books lists services such as Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, Crossref, SCILIT and other scholarly discovery platforms for its journals. Researchers should nevertheless check the current journal information and, more importantly, confirm which databases their particular JKUAT programme recognises. This last point is extremely important. Being listed in a scholarly database does not automatically mean that every university or programme accepts that database for a postgraduate publication requirement.
How Many Papers Does a JKUAT PhD Student Need?
Now we come to the question that matters greatly to postgraduate researchers: How many papers do I actually need? The 2026 draft Universities (General) Regulations from the Commission for University Education state that a doctoral candidate should provide evidence of acceptance for publication of at least two papers in scientifically indexed refereed journals. The same draft provides for at least one paper in a refereed journal before the award of a Master’s degree.
In simple terms:
PhD — at least two papers.
Master’s — at least one paper.
However, there is an important caution. These are draft 2026 regulations, so students should confirm the current requirements with JKUAT and the relevant postgraduate office before relying on them for graduation.
Why Should You Start Thinking About Publication Early?
Many students wait until their thesis is completely finished before thinking about publication. Unfortunately, this can create unnecessary pressure. A manuscript may need editorial screening, peer review, revisions, editing and final publication. Reviewer comments may also require you to revisit sections of your paper. Starting early gives you more time to prepare a strong manuscript. IPR Journals and Books can support authors through the publishing journey, including submission, peer review, editing, proofreading and publication. Your publication plan should therefore become part of your research plan rather than something you think about only after completing your thesis.
What Else Can You Gain From Publishing Your Research?
Publication is about more than satisfying a postgraduate requirement. Your research can reach other scholars, students, healthcare professionals and researchers who may build on your findings. A published paper can also contribute to your academic profile and make your work easier for other researchers to discover. Through IPR Journals and Books, authors can access publishing support that extends beyond manuscript submission. The platform offers services including peer review, editing, proofreading, publication and distribution, helping researchers move from a completed manuscript towards a finished publication. For a first-time author, that support can make the publishing process less intimidating.
What Should You Do Before You Submit?
Before sending your manuscript, take a final look at the journal’s requirements. Check the scope, manuscript format, referencing requirements, peer-review process, indexing information and current publication charges. Most importantly, confirm that the journal satisfies the publication requirements of your specific JKUAT programme. Once you are satisfied, you can prepare your manuscript for submission. IPR Journals and Books provides authors with a route from submission through peer review and publication, with additional support in editing, proofreading and presentation.
Ready to Publish Your Nursing Research?
Completing your research is a major achievement, but publication gives your findings an opportunity to reach a much wider audience. If you are a JKUAT nursing researcher, start by identifying the journal that best matches your study. JHMN may be the natural choice for nursing-focused research, while GJHS may suit broader health and public-health studies.
Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing: View JHMN
Global Journal of Health Sciences: View GJHS
Submission email: journals@iprjb.org
At IPR Journals and Books, the goal is simple: help researchers move from completed research to professionally published work that can be discovered, read and used by others.