International Journal of Immunological Nursing

International Journal of Immunological Nursing

International Journal of Immunological Nursing [2456-1592(e)] is a peer-reviewed hybrid open-access journal launched in 2015 majorly focuses on the publication of current Research/Review works carried out in the area of Immunology and Nursing with a special emphasis on autoimmunity, immunotherapy, reproductive immunology, and vaccines. The Journal covers all major areas involved in Nursing care and Infectious Disease management.

The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:

• Classical & Clinical Immunology: immune system anatomy and physiology, innate and adaptive immune responses, humoral and cell-mediated immunity, antibody production and function, antigen presentation and immune recognition, immunological assessment and testing, and clinical applications of immunological principles in patient care
• Immunology & Infectious Disease Nursing: nosocomial and community-acquired infections, sepsis and septic shock nursing care, immunocompromised host management, opportunistic infection prevention and treatment, cytokine storm and systemic inflammatory response, antimicrobial stewardship in nursing practice, and infection control protocols and implementation
• Autoimmunity & Connective Tissue Disorders: autoimmune disease pathophysiology and nursing assessment, systemic lupus erythematosus and related conditions, rheumatoid arthritis and joint disease management, thyroid autoimmunity and endocrine disorders, genetic and environmental factors in autoimmunity, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug nursing, and patient and family education in autoimmune care
• Hypersensitivity Reactions & Allergies: type I, II, III, and IV hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis recognition and emergency management, allergic rhinitis and asthma nursing care, food and drug allergies and desensitization protocols, atopic dermatitis and urticaria management, serum sickness and delayed hypersensitivity reactions, and allergen avoidance and patient education
• Developmental Immunology: fetal immune system development and maturation, neonatal and infant immune response, maternal-neonatal antibody transfer and protection, childhood immunological development and vaccine response, adolescent and adult immune function, immunosenescence in aging populations, and age-appropriate immunological nursing interventions
• Immunotherapy & Biologic Agents: monoclonal antibody therapies and nursing administration, checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and side-effect management, cellular immunotherapy and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, immunomodulatory drugs and patient monitoring, targeted biologic therapies, adverse events and toxicity assessment, and nursing support in immunotherapy settings
• Reproductive Immunology & Pregnancy: maternal immune adaptations during pregnancy, immune tolerance and implantation success, recurrent pregnancy loss and immune factors, assisted reproductive technology and immune outcomes, pregnancy complications with immunological components, breastfeeding and passive immune transfer, and immunological factors in fertility and conception
• Vaccine Development & Immunization: vaccine immunogenicity and efficacy assessment, vaccine safety monitoring and adverse event reporting, immunization schedules and special populations, vaccine hesitancy and acceptance strategies, preventable disease epidemiology and burden of disease, post-vaccination immune response and protection duration, and nursing advocacy for immunization programs
• Infection Prevention & Control: healthcare-associated infection prevention, standard and transmission-based precautions, hand hygiene and asepsis in nursing practice, multi-drug-resistant organism management, healthcare worker safety and occupational exposure, environmental cleaning and disinfection, and infection control program evaluation and quality improvement
• Nursing Diagnosis, Assessment & Care Planning: immunological nursing diagnoses and care planning, patient education on immune health and disease prevention, medication administration and therapeutic monitoring, symptom management in immunological disorders, nutritional support for immune function, psychosocial support and coping strategies, and outcomes measurement and evaluation