Analysis of Tweeting on Journal Usage and Identification of Nursing Journals Using Social Media

An Exploratory Study of Social Media Use and Management by Nursing Journals

“…Although only 37.5% of nursing journals responded to our survey, the number of responders who have social media accounts is almost the same as the number identified by website assessment 8. On the other hand, it also represents that the journal editors who did not have social media accounts were less likely to be interested in completing the survey.…”

“…21 Conversely, with a less robust system for tweeting, the Journal for Nurse Practitioners found no significant difference in PlumX Metrics if a journal article was tweeted or not. 8 Sixtyfour nursing journals with a SCImago Journal Ranking Indicator were assessed for the use of 4 social media applications: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. The most frequently used applications were Twitter and Facebook (75%).…”

Social media and journals: Suggested best practices for nursing editors, authors, readers

“…Use of this directory may also help determine which journal(s) to follow on social media based upon areas of interest and practice focus. Not all journals on this list currently have social media platforms, but many do with more journals planning to initiate this practice 5 …”

“…Currently, Twitter is the number one social media application used by nursing journals for postpublication promotion. 5 Devising a plan and process for social media, from initial implementation (choosing the platform and account name, passwords, who gets administrative access, etc.) to posting and monitoring feedback is important.…”

“…An editor might consider doing a survey of members or subscribers, or just start with a widely used—and easy to use—platform. Currently, Twitter is the number one social media application used by nursing journals for post‐publication promotion 5 …”