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Aids Research And Therapy

AIDS Research and Therapy is an established multidisciplinary open access journal focused on the prevention, treatment, and global understanding of HIV/AIDS. It publishes work spanning basic science, translational, clinical, social, epidemiological, behavioral, and educational research.

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Subject Infectious Diseases

Impact Factor 2.5

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Open

ISSN 1742-6405

eISSN 1742-6405

Invitation Only No

Cost Range APC: £2190.00 GBP / $3090.00 USD / €2590.00 EUR

Submission Instructions

Aids Research And Therapy accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain any issues relating to journal policies, declare any potential competing interests, confirm that all authors approved the manuscript for submission, and confirm that the manuscript content has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, and articles reporting results of a health care intervention on human participants must also include a Trial registration section.

Manuscript Manuscript must report an original study and include Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and Declarations sections. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a list of abbreviations if abbreviations are used, 'Not applicable' under any Declarations heading that is not relevant, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.

References References must follow Vancouver reference style. Only published or publicly available articles, clinical trial registration records, abstracts, and public preprints may be cited, unpublished abstracts/data/personal communications must be excluded from the reference list, and URLs must be assigned a reference number and listed in full in the references.

Figures & Tables Figure titles and legends must be included in the main manuscript, tables shorter than one page can be placed within the manuscript, and tables longer than one page can be placed at the end of the document with in-text placement indicated. Figures must be numbered in order and multi-panel figures submitted as a single composite file, while tables must be numbered and cited in sequence and created using the word processor's table function rather than embedded as figures or spreadsheet files.

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Review

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain any issues relating to journal policies, declare any potential competing interests, confirm all authors approved the submission, confirm the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere, and name the special issue if applicable.

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings 'Background', 'Results', and 'Conclusions'.

Manuscript Main text should contain the body of the article and may be divided into subsections with short, informative headings, and review manuscripts must include a Conclusions section and a Declarations section with all required subheadings. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a list of abbreviations if abbreviations are used, all required Declarations subheadings with 'Not applicable' where irrelevant, and disclosure of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.

References References must follow Vancouver style. Only published or in-press articles, clinical trial registration records, abstracts, and publicly available preprints may be cited, unpublished abstracts/data/personal communications must not appear in the reference list, and web links or URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in the reference list in full with access date.

Figures & Tables Tables shorter than one page may be placed within the manuscript, tables longer than one page may be placed at the end of the text file with callouts in the text, and figure titles and legends must be included in the main manuscript rather than in the graphic file. Figures and tables must be numbered in sequence, multi-panel figures submitted as a single composite file, figure and table titles limited to 15 words, figure and table legends limited to 300 words, and tables must be created with the word processor's table function rather than embedded as figures or spreadsheet files.

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Case Report

Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings 'Background', 'Case presentation', and 'Conclusions'.

Manuscript Manuscript should include a title page, Abstract, Background, Case presentation, Discussion and Conclusions, and a 'Declarations' section. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, provide a list of abbreviations if abbreviations are used, define abbreviations at first use, include the required 'Declarations' subsection headings with 'Not applicable' where relevant, and document any use of a Large Language Model in a suitable section of the manuscript.

References References must follow Vancouver reference style. Only published or publicly available articles, trial registration records, abstracts, and preprints may be cited, unpublished abstracts/data/personal communications must be excluded from the reference list, and URLs must be numbered and included in the reference list in full.

Figures & Tables Tables shorter than one page may be placed within the manuscript and larger tables may be placed at the end of the document, while figure titles and legends must appear in the main manuscript rather than in the figure file. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited in the text, multi-panel figures must be submitted as a single composite file, and tables must be created using the word processor's table function rather than embedded as figures.

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Brief Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain any issues relating to journal policies, declare any potential competing interests, confirm all authors approved submission, and confirm the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should not exceed 100 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Results, and Conclusions.

Manuscript Main text should not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must include a title page formatted as "Brief Communication: title" and a Declarations section with the required subheadings. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords, define abbreviations at first use, include a Declarations section with Ethics approval and consent to participate, Consent for publication, Availability of data and materials, Competing interests, Funding, Authors' contributions, Acknowledgements, and optional Authors' information, and document any use of a Large Language Model in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available.

References A maximum of 20 references are allowed. References must follow Vancouver style. Only published articles, clinical trial registration records, and published or publicly available abstracts may be cited, unpublished abstracts, unpublished data, and personal communications must not appear in the reference list, and web links and URLs must be assigned a reference number and included in the reference list.

Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 figures and/or tables are allowed. Tables shorter than one page may be placed within the manuscript, larger tables may be placed at the end of the document, and figure titles and legends must be provided in the main manuscript rather than in the graphic file. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited in the text, multi-panel figures must be submitted as a single composite file, and tables must be created using the word processor's table function rather than embedded as figures or spreadsheet files.

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Recent Publications

Effect of dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy transition on body mass index in adolescents living with HIV: secondary analysis of data from the ANRS 12225 Pediacam III cohort in Cameroon

Thierry Serge Joël Noumsi, Arsène Brunelle Sandie, Francis Ateba Ndongo, Suzie Tetang Ndiang, Georgette Guemkam, Verlaine Bolyse Mbouchong, Mireille Fossi, Ida Calixte Penda, Jules Brice Tchatchueng Mbougua, Albert Faye, Josiane Warszawski, Mathurin Cyrille Tejiokem

10.1186/s12981-026-00888-z

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Examining facilitators, barriers, and social support in PrEP uptake and utilization for young African women: implications for HIV prevention

Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, Yoann Sophie Antoine Jean-Felix, Nomhle Khoza, Audrey E. Pettifor

10.1186/s12981-026-00887-0

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Viral suppression status and associated factors among key populations on ART in Western Oromia, Ethiopia: a retrospective analysis

Kenate Bekele, Endalu Tesfaye Guteta, Abdi Diriba, Gadisa Chewaka, Demeke Jabessa, Daniel Amsalu

10.1186/s12981-026-00892-3

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Incidence and characteristics of candidemia in hospitalised patients with advanced HIV in the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Chadrack Walo, Patrick Kisaka, Jean-Claude Mikobi Maleshila, Ghislain Mwenemboka, Fidèle Kutomisa, Ridi Fuka, Nadine Ntabugi, Judith Mulanga, Augustin Nzembomba, Astan Dicko, Alain Tshimungu, Charles Kasenda, Gisèle Mucinya, Fabiola Gordillo Gomez, Rosie Burton, Pilar Garcia-Vello, Agnese Comelli

10.1186/s12981-026-00890-5

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Seroprevalence and viremia of hepatitis C virus among HIV-infected patients on ART with unsuppressed HIV viral load in Ethiopia

Desta Ayana, Gadissa Gutema, Atsbeha Gebreegziabxier, Hana Mekonnen Shewangizaw, Tolewak sura, Gebremedhin Gebremicael, Dereje Leta, Getachew Tollera, Regasa Diriba, Kassu Desta Tulu, John F. Dillon

10.1186/s12981-026-00884-3

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 6 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should explain why the manuscript should be published in AIDS Research and Therapy, address any issues relating to journal policies, declare potential competing interests, confirm all authors approved submission, confirm the work has not been published or submitted elsewhere, and name the special issue if applicable. Authors may also suggest preferred or non-preferred peer reviewers in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

An article processing charge applies for each accepted article. The current APC is £2190.00 GBP / $3090.00 USD / €2590.00 EUR, excluding VAT or local taxes where applicable.

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Research Topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV Research and Treatment HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment HIV-related health complications and treatments HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Sex work and related issues HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research Immune Cell Function and Interaction Hepatitis C virus research Global Maternal and Child Health Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Hepatitis B Virus Studies Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Reproductive tract infections research Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Fungal Infections and Studies Viral-associated cancers and disorders Medication Adherence and Compliance Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

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