About the Journal

Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The Nursing Journal of the Mexican Social Security Institute (RE-IMSS) is a quarterly, open-access scientific publication dedicated to disseminating knowledge derived from research, clinical practice, and teaching in the field of nursing.

The journal adheres to the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), in its updated version of April 2025 (https://www.icmje.org/)

Manuscripts submitted for publication must be:

  • Unpublished and original.

  • Not under simultaneous evaluation by another journal.

Once the evaluation process has started, withdrawal of a manuscript will only be possible through a formal request addressed to the editor. Accepted texts will be scheduled for publication according to the current editorial calendar.

Upon publication, manuscripts become the property of the journal through the transfer of copyright. They may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any other medium without prior authorization from the editor. However, authors retain the intellectual rights to the content.

Ethical considerations

  • Research involving human subjects must adhere to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and the Regulations of the General Health Law on Research Matters (Mexico).

  • The approval number of the ethics committee must be indicated, and a copy of such approval attached.

  • For studies conducted outside Mexico, compliance with the corresponding national legislation is required.

Conflicts of interest and sponsorship

  • Authors must declare any conflicts of interest in writing.

  • If the work was sponsored, its nature and scope must be specified.

  • Opinions, ideas, and citations expressed in manuscripts are the sole responsibility of the authors.

Peer Review Process

The RE-IMSS ensures a rigorous, ethical, and confidential review process under the double-blind peer review system.

  • Each manuscript is evaluated by experts in the disciplinary, methodological, and bibliographic areas, using an assessment form validated by the Editorial Board and Committee.

  • Possible editorial decisions are:

    • Accepted without modifications (A)

    • Accepted with minor modifications (AMM)

    • Accepted with major modifications and new review (AMMR)

    • Not accepted (NA)

In the case of contradictory reviews, the editor assigns a third reviewer to issue a final opinion. The decision is final and not subject to appeal, and will be communicated via email to the corresponding author.

Revised versions must be submitted through the OJS system within 30 calendar days of receiving the decision. Failure to comply with this deadline allows the journal to terminate the editorial process.

Open Access Policy

The RE-IMSS provides open and free access to all its content, in PDF format, under the principle of fostering global knowledge exchange in health.

Journal Sections

  • Editorial

  • Research

  • Review

  • Practice Experiences

  • General Information

  • Letters to the Editor

 

Journal History

The Revista de Enfermería del IMSS was established in 1988 as a platform for disseminating knowledge derived from professional nursing practice and research. In its early years, it stood out for creating an inter-institutional forum for academic and professional exchange.

After an editorial hiatus, the journal resumed publication in 1999 with a quarterly frequency, a renewed Consejo Editorial, and the incorporation of a peer-review system. Since 2011, it has offered an open-access electronic version in PDF, and since 2016, its entire editorial process has been managed online via the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

The journal has been led by several experienced editors and supported by distinguished professionals from both academic and healthcare fields. Today, it continues its mission as a platform for scientific communication in nursing, with national and international reach.

Editorial Board of the Revista de Enfermería del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Volume 1, Number 1, January–April 1988

 Enf. Imelda Castañeda Núñez 

 Enf. Magdalena Olmos Abad

 Enf. Lutecia Chacón Álvarez del Castillo 

 Enf. Guadalupe Ríos Pérez 

 Enf. Socorro García Narváez 

 Enf. Ana María Romero Sánchez 

 Enf. Alicia Gómez Cornejo 

 Enf. Florinda Rueda Meza

 Enf. Ma. Eugenia Martínez Alemán 

 Enf. Silvia Torres Ortíz 

 Enf. Ma. de Lourdes Medina Méndez 

 Enf. Lina Vargas Cuenca 

 Enf. Concepción Mireles 

 Enf. Martha Zavala Cuadros 

 Enf. Rafaela Moctezuma Alfaro 

 

 

Renewal and Editorial Continuity

A great idea that is not shared loses its value. For this reason, the Revista de Enfermería del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social has established itself as a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge derived from professional practice, as well as for building networks of support, collaboration, and mutual enrichment among nursing professionals. It is a space where clinical and academic proposals converge to strengthen professional development.
[Consejo Editorial. Rev Enferm IMSS, 1999;7(1):5]

In 1999, the journal resumed its regular publication cycle with Volume 7, adopting a quarterly frequency and a print run of 10,000 copies. A new Editorial Board and Committee were formed, including distinguished members from national and international health and educational institutions. That same year, the formal peer review system was established, and a more efficient distribution strategy was implemented to reach readers effectively.

Since then, the journal has been led by editors-in-chief from the nursing profession who have significantly contributed to its development:

  • Juana Jiménez Sánchez (1999–2003)
  • María Antonieta Castañeda Hernández (2004–2006)
  • Elisa Morales Olarte (2007–2009)
  • Elena Hernández Mendoza (2010)
  • Gloria María Galván Flores (2011–2013)
  • María Antonieta Castañeda Hernández (2014–2019)
  • Olga Lozano Rangel (2020–2021)
  • María Antonieta Castañeda Hernández (2023–present)

In 2011, the full-text electronic version of the journal in PDF format was made available on its official website: http://revistaenfermeria.imss.gob.mx/

In June 2014, a collaborative project began with the Área de Medios y Tecnologías de la Educación to implement the Open Journal Systems (OJS) editorial management platform and to develop the journal’s website. Beginning in 2015, articles were also published in HTML format and in both Spanish and English. By 2016, the entire editorial process — from manuscript submission to publication — had fully migrated to an online platform.

With steady progress toward digital transformation, the Revista de Enfermería del IMSS has evolved into a publication that is:

  • Strongly supported by the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.
  • Nationally and internationally visible through its official website.
  • Transparent in its editorial management, from submission to publication.
  • Freely available in full text in PDF format.
  • Committed to supporting first-time authors in scientific publishing.