J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2011 May;18(2):267-276.

A Study to Identify Contents of the Journal through Review of Classification of Sectional Editorship

• Kim JI
• Kim KH
• Paik H
• Eom MR
• Chang OJ
• Lee W
• Jeon HS
• Min HS
• Oh SY
• Sohng KY

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to provide data for development of the Journal of Fundamentals of Nursing through reviewing classification of sectional editorship.
METHODS
Descriptive statistical analysis was used, to identify content then, the classifications of sectional editorship were reviewed.
RESULTS
The categories, "Basic concepts of nursing" (30.2%:17.9%), "Needs for comfort" (15.9%:13.1%), "Nursing education" (12.7%:12.7%), and "Needs for activity and exercise" (7.1%:7.1%) were most frequent through both the 1st and 2nd sectional editorship.
CONCLUSION
Classification of sectional editorship was developed to clarify the educational purpose of fundamentals of nursing, and was modified through reflections by researchers. The current classification of sectional editorship is not a permanent formula, so using various viewpoints in further examination is needed.

Keyword

Nursing Research; Review; Editorial

MeSH Terms

Nursing Research