RESEARCH PUBLICATION
MKSSS’s Sitabai Nargundkar College of Nursing for Women, Nagpur
INTRODUCTION
The Research Publication Cell / Research Publication Section of MKSSS’s Sitabai Nargundkar College of Nursing for Women, Nagpur is committed to promoting scholarly writing, dissemination of scientific knowledge, and evidence-based nursing practice among faculty members and students. The institution strongly encourages publication of original research, review articles, case studies, clinical innovations, and community-based health studies in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Research publication is considered an essential component of academic excellence and professional growth in nursing education. The college motivates faculty, postgraduate scholars, and undergraduate students to convert their research projects, dissertations, thesis work, surveys, and evidence-based clinical studies into publishable scientific manuscripts.
OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH PUBLICATION
To promote scientific writing and publication culture among faculty and students.
To encourage publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
To strengthen evidence-based nursing practice through scholarly dissemination.
To create awareness about publication ethics and plagiarism.
To enhance the academic reputation of the institution through quality publications.
THE PUBLICATION ACTIVITIES MAINLY FOCUS ON AREAS SUCH AS:
Medical-surgical nursing
Community health nursing
Obstetrics and gynaecological nursing
Child health nursing
Mental health nursing
Nursing administration and education
Patient safety and quality improvement
Maternal and child health
Community health interventions
THE COLLEGE REGULARLY PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH:
Scientific writing workshops
Research methodology training
Guidance on manuscript preparation
Reference writing and citation support
Publication ethics and plagiarism awareness
Journal selection guidance
Review and proofreading assistance
The institution has already demonstrated active research output through publications by faculty and students in reputed journals. For example, published studies include topics such as post-COVID complications among nurses, yoga as complementary therapy among elderly adults with depression, and breast self-examination awareness among women in rural Nagpur region.
The Research Publication initiative aims to strengthen the dissemination of nursing knowledge, encourage evidence-based clinical practice, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare sciences through quality scholarly work.
Through continuous encouragement and academic mentorship, the college strives to develop competent nurse researchers, authors, and academicians who contribute meaningfully to nursing literature and healthcare improvement.