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CHAOS AND COMPLEXITY ON THE INTERNET: A SELECTIVE REVIEW OF RESOURCES
by Peter J. Murray, RGN, MSc
 
  1. THE PURPOSE OF THE JOURNAL "COMPLEXITY AND CHAOS IN NURSING"
  2. GUIDLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS TO THE JOURNAL
  3. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
  4. ABTRACTS OF THE ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN:

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  5.  VOLUME 4 (Summer 1999)

    6.  VOLUME 3 (Summer 1997)

     VOLUME 2 (Summer 1995)

     VOLUME 1 (Summer 1994, The inaugural issue)
     

  6. COMPLETE ARTICLES FROM VOLUME 1 (Summer 1994)
  8. BIBLIOGRAPHY
 
 

1. Purpose of the Journal:

The primary purpose of the publication Complexity and Chaos in Nursing is to contribute to the development of nursing as a transdisciplinary science. This will be achieved by promoting theory derivation from the natural sciences where the paradigms of chaos and complexity originated. Meteorology, human physiology and ecology have already transposed knowledge about chaos and found it useful in the development of their disciplines. There is reason to believe that transposition also holds promise for the discipline of nursing.

While the informal transmission of information within the nursing community has generated a core interest group, the establishment of a formal method of dissemination about the explanatory model of chaos will facilitate the further evolution of the concepts and theories associated with chaos, fractals and complexity.

Topics to be considered are: chaos theory and complexity theory derivations from the natural sciences and the social sciences, annotated bibliographies, research findings, applications of theory to practice and the analyses of individual concepts within the paradigms. Also, examples of fractals in nursing and their implications for data analysis and pattern recognition are appropriate.

2. Guidelines for Submission of Manuscripts:

Typed, double spaced, one inch margins on all sides. Number all pages on the upper right-hand side. Manuscripts should be limited to 20 - 25 pages. Include an abstract of 200 words or less.

The publication is peer-reviewed anonymously. Manuscripts should not contain identifying information. Authors should provide their name(s) and affiliation(s) only on a cover sheet.

Illustrations and Tables:

Authors should provide their own figures and drawings which should be black on white, and able to be photocopied. Typewritten lettering is acceptable. The maximum size of illustrations is 6" x 6".

Authors must provide proof of permission to use copyrighted tables, figures or illustrations. Include the following information "Reprinted with permission from (Author, Article, Date of publication, Publisher)."

Writing Style:

APA (American Psychological Association) style is used for text and reference lists.

Submission of Manuscripts:

Authors should provide: 1. Three copies of the manuscript and abstract. 2. A separate page which identifies the author(s), their affiliation (s) and one author's mailing address and phone number.

The copies are submitted to:

Dr. Angela E. Vicenzi, Editor
Complexity and Chaos in Nursing
Department of Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
VICENZI@SCSU.CTSTATEU.EDU
Telephone:
(203) 392-6488
FAX:
(203) 849-1711

Manuscripts are reviewed on a continual basis but should be received by December 30 for publication in the following summer.