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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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An international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on advances in research in HIV, its clinical progression and management options including antiviral treatment, palliative care and public healthcare policies to control viral spread.
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Subject
Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor
1.8
Quartile
Q3
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1179-1373
eISSN
1179-1373
Invitation Only
Yes
Cost Range
Invited reviews are exempt from paying any publication processing fee.
Submission Instructions
HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:
Original Research Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript typically includes Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words after the abstract and before the introduction, 3–6 keywords, and an abbreviations section if applicable.
References
References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be cited sequentially using superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by "et al" when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately from the manuscript, and tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Tables must be editable rather than images, and the manuscript must not contain pasted figures.
Clinical Trial Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary after the abstract and before the introduction, 3–6 keywords, an Abbreviations section if applicable, and the clinical trial number and registration date usually in the abstract and methods sections.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order in the reference list, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors if six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by et al. if more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separately from the manuscript, and tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files with one file per table. Tables must be submitted in an editable format rather than as images, and the manuscript must not contain pasted figures.
Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words after the abstract and before the introduction, 3–6 keywords, and an Abbreviations section if applicable.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially using superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list all authors if six or fewer or the first three followed by et al if more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Each figure must be supplied as a separate file, the manuscript must not contain pasted figures, and tables must be provided in editable format rather than as images.
Invited Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words after the abstract and before the Introduction, 3–6 keywords, an Abbreviations section if applicable, and conflicts of interest information for all authors.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order in the reference list, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by "et al." when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separately from the manuscript, while tables may be included within the manuscript or uploaded as separate files with one file per table. Tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images, and the manuscript must not contain pasted figures.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the Introduction, 3–6 keywords, and an Abbreviations section if applicable.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially using superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order in the reference list, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by "et al" when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately from the manuscript, and tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files with one file per table. Tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images.
Case Series
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words after the abstract and before the Introduction, 3–6 keywords, and an Abbreviations section if applicable.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially using superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first three followed by "et al." if there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Each figure must be provided as a separate file and tables must be submitted in editable text format rather than as images.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor are limited to 1500 words.
References
Letters To The Editor must contain no more than 15 references, including one reference to the article under discussion. References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially using superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Letters To The Editor must not contain figures or tables. Figures must be provided separately from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files.
Rapid Communication
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Rapid Communications are limited to 2000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words after the abstract and before the introduction, 3–6 keywords, and an Abbreviations section if applicable.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals without parentheses, numbered in citation order in the reference list, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors if six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by et al if more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separately from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files with one file per table. Tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 2,000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Keywords must not be included.
References
References must not exceed 7. References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered in citation order and cited in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals without parentheses, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
No more than 2 tables, figures, photographs, or images may be included. Figures must be provided separately from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Tables must be submitted in an editable format rather than as images.
Short Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Short Reports are limited to 2000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words after the abstract, 3–6 keywords, and an Abbreviations section if applicable.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially using superscript Arabic numerals, listed in citation order, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors if six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by "et al." if more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separately from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files with one file per table. Tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images.
Recent Publications
Facilitators and Barriers to Implementation of WHO HEARTS Strategy for Hypertension and Diabetes Among People Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda: A COM-B Analysis
Richard Katuramu, Yueyun Li, Maureen Namugaya, Steven Nsereko Muwanga, Ronald Kibuuka, Francis Mawejje, Samuel Baker Obakiro, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Zhihui Li
10.2147/hiv.s611133
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Early and Long-Term Retention in Facility-Based HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Service Delivery Model Among Women at High Risk of HIV Acquisition in Tanga, Tanzania
Wigilya Mikomangwa, Kåre Moen, Elia Mmbaga, Emmy Metta, Melkizedeck Leshabari, Stephen Kibusi, Christopher Sudfeld, Muhammad Bakari, Appolinary Kamuhabwa, Gideon Kwesigabo
10.2147/hiv.s604257
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Psychometric Evaluation of the HIV Knowledge Questionnaire-18 in a Black Canadian Population
Agatha Nyambi, Elizabeth Alvarez, Laura Anderson, Fatimah Jackson-Best, Wangari Tharao, Egbe Etowa, Shamara Baidoobonso, Maureen Owino, Pascal Djiadeu, Daeria Lawson, Lawrence Mbuagbaw
10.2147/hiv.s607376
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Research Trends in HIV-Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN) from 2015 to 2025: A Bibliometric Analysis Using CiteSpace
Shaowei Huang, Xiaofeng Wei
10.2147/hiv.s600050
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Factors Associated with Condom Use Among HIV-Positive Adolescents in Eastern Uganda
Benjamin Betunga, Lilian Nuwabaine, Joseph Kawuki
10.2147/hiv.s585843
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
48 days average from submission to first editorial decision; 6 days average from editorial acceptance to publication
Reformat to HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A point-by-point covering letter is required when submitting a revised manuscript after first editorial review.
Reformat to HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Invited reviews are exempt from paying any publication processing fee.
Reformat to HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
HIV Research and Treatment
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
HIV-related health complications and treatments
HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Sex work and related issues
Global Maternal and Child Health
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Hepatitis C virus research
Genital Health and Disease
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Reproductive tract infections research
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Fungal Infections and Studies
Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
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