We have received complaints from some of our readers that they receive the copy of The Nursing Journal of
India (NJI) rather belatedly. As a matter of fact we invariably dispatch all the copies of NJI by 1st or 2nd day
of each month, which happens to be the date of posting. This date is duly confirmed by the Department of
Post and we are bound to stick to these dates, since any delay entails heavy penalties, which we can illafford.
We would like to bring to the notice of our readers to process of publication of each issue, which involves
following stages.
Preparation of the Manuscript: The material received from various sources is compiled screened keeping in
view its relevance and use to our readers. For articles, clearance is obtained from the concerned experts
before these are taken up for publication. Efforts are made to include all the news/information that is sought
after by the readers.
All the material is subjected to editing for stylization and correction/elimination of errors that may exist in
the write-ups. The entire material is then passed on the Typesetter. We generally ensure that on an average
two pages are in Hindi, as per requirement of the Department of Post for availing postal concession.
Typesetting & Page-setting: After TNAI receives the typeset pages, there may be further editing depending
upon the available space. The typeset pages require at least a couple of readings.
Printing and Binding: The final pages, after which corrections are not easy to be carried out, are sent to the
printers, who normally take a week’s time for printing and binding. The copies are then sent to the mailers.
Wrapping & Dispatch: The mailers engage some 10-15 persons so that all the copies are made available to
the Indra Prastha Post Office, who are specialist in bulk mailing.
The copies of NJI are door-dropped through the Department of Post. As you are aware, the Postal department
has a wide network with outreach in every nook and corner of the country. At times there may be delay
for any reason, and is such events the readers are requested to contact their local delivery office who can sort
out the matter.
We are very sorry to notice at times that unclaimed copies of NJI are lying piled up in corridors or stores
of Institutions/Hospital. We urge the authorities to sort out why the copies remain undelivered. In case the
whereabouts of the recipient are not known, TNAI Hqrs may kindly be informed accordingly. The readers of
NJI are also being advised to keep the TNAI Hqrs posted with their updated/ new address, otherwise the copy
of NJI shall no longer be sent to them.
