Editorial

It is with immense pleasure that we present the July-December 2025 issue of the International Journal of Clinical Nursing Research Society (IJCNRS).This combined message from the Editor and Joint Editors reflects our shared commitment to promoting excellence in nursing research, education, and practice.This issue showcases a rich compilation of scholarly work addressing diverse and significant aspects of health care.The original articles included in this issue highlight critical themes such as culturally sensitive diabetes self-management among children, parental perspectives on psychiatric disorders, and awareness of gestational diabetes among antenatal mothers.These studies reinforce the importance of holistic, patient-centered, and contextually relevant nursing care.Further, the issue presents valuable insights into behavioural health, including the relationship between media exposure and aggressive behavior in children, as well as the effectiveness of nursing interventions in improving symptom management and quality of life among post-mastectomy patients.Such contributions emphasize the expanding scope of nursing roles in addressing both physical and psychosocial dimensions of health.Importantly, this issue also focuses on strengthening nursing education and research capacity.The exploration of embedding research within undergraduate nursing curricula highlights the need to nurture critical thinking and evidence-based practice from the early stages of professional development.Additionally, the inclusion of a systematic review protocol on debriefing methods in healthcare simulation underlines the evolving pedagogical approaches that enhance clinical competence among nurses.Collectively, the articles in this issue represent meaningful advancements in nursing knowledge and practice.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the authors for their scholarly contributions, the reviewers for their meticulous evaluation, and the editorial board for their unwavering support in upholding the standards of the journal.As Editors, we remain dedicated to fostering a robust research culture and encouraging the dissemination of high-quality evidence that informs practice and policy.We invite our readers to engage deeply with the contents of this issue and to continue contributing to the growth and advancement of the nursing profession.