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HIV Research & Clinical Practice

HIV Research & Clinical Practice is an international, peer-reviewed journal devoted to clinical and translational research related to HIV, including advances in science and care that directly affect clinical practice. It focuses on the interplay of inflammation, ageing, and chronic comorbidities in people with HIV, and publishes impactful research, implementation science, methodological papers, quality-of-life studies, socio-behavioural research, and other work intended to improve quality and length of life for people with HIV and those at risk of HIV acquisition.

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Subject Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 1.8
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2578-7489
eISSN 2578-7470
Invitation Only No
Cost Range An Article Publishing Charge (APC) may be required for open access publication; reduced APCs, waivers, or no-cost publication may be available through institutional or funder agreements.

Submission Instructions

HIV Research & Clinical Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions in that order.
Manuscript A typical full article is up to 4,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, followed by acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include 3 to 7 keywords, a word count, and a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest.”
References References must include author name or names, journal or book title, article or chapter title, year of publication, volume and issue where appropriate, and page numbers.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information that is interpretable without reference to the text.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions in that order.
Manuscript Review Article manuscripts are typically up to 4,000 words. Manuscript should be compiled in the order of title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include 3 to 7 keywords and a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest.”
References References should conform to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals prepared by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Bibliographic entries must include author name or names, journal or book title, article or chapter title, year of publication, volume and issue where appropriate, and page numbers.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions in that order.
Manuscript Article must not exceed 2,000 words. Manuscript should be organized in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include a word count, 3 to 7 keywords, and a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest.”
References References should conform to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals prepared by the ICMJE. Bibliographic entries must include author name or names, journal or book title, article or chapter title, year of publication, volume and issue where appropriate, and page numbers.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions in that order.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 2,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include 3 to 7 keywords, a word count, and a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest.”
References References should conform to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals prepared by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Bibliographic entries must include author names, journal or book title, article or chapter title, year of publication, volume and issue where appropriate, and page numbers.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Recent Publications

Participant experiences of stopping ART as part of a clinical trial; findings from a qualitative study within the RIO trial in the United Kingdom

Jesal Gohil, Marcelino Molina, Ali Ahmed, Simon Collins, Ming Jie Lee, Tamara Elliott, Gary Whitlock, Marta Boffito, Piyumika Godakandaarachi, Julie Fox, Amanda Clarke, Sabine Kinloch-de Loes, Sarah Pett, Alison Uriel, Irvine Mangawa, Kyle Ring, Chloe Orkin, Rebecca Sutherland, Lisa Hamzah, Paola Cicconi, John Frater, Matthew Grundy-Bowers, Karine Dubé, Sarah Fidler

10.1080/25787489.2026.2739700
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Psychosocial stressors experienced by people living with HIV during the pre-disclosure phase: a phenomenological analysis

Roberta Mensah, Aaron Asinor, Saansong Omar Ansir Ahmed, Prince Owusu Adoma

10.1080/25787489.2026.2740930
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Analytical description of adverse events with long-acting injectable cabotegravir and rilpivirine in people living with HIV: a large multicentre prospective observational cohort study (SCOLTA)

Gaia Cologgi, Elena Ricci, Antonio Di Biagio, Sergio Ferrara, Giancarlo Orofino, Nicola Squillace, Emanuele Pontali, Barbara Menzaghi, Eleonora Sarchi, Giovanni Cenderello, Giordano Madeddu, Giovanni Francesco Pellicanò, Olivia Bargiacchi, Filippo Lagi, Elena Salomoni, Teresa Bini, Paolo Bonfanti, Lucia Taramasso

10.1080/25787489.2026.2703324
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Comorbidity and polypharmacy burden among people living with HIV in the United States stratified by age, sex, and race: updated evidence from a contemporary cohort

Sean P. Fleming, Shweta Kamat, Girish Prajapati, Kyung Min Lee, Viktor Chirikov, Traci LeMasters, Princy N. Kumar

10.1080/25787489.2026.2731527
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Exploratory assessment of nutrient-related food-frequency proxy measures among people with HIV by secondary chronic condition status

Michael Reger, Christina Molinaro, Heidi Beidinger, Leeah Hopper

10.1080/25787489.2026.2732541
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

26 days avg. from submission to first decision; 34 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision; 26 days avg. from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

An Article Publishing Charge (APC) may be required for publication. Reduced APCs, waivers, or no-cost publication may be available through institutional or funder agreements.

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Research Topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV-related health complications and treatments HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment HIV Research and Treatment HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses Ethics in Clinical Research Sex work and related issues Bone and Joint Diseases Vitamin D Research Studies Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy COVID-19 and Mental Health Homelessness and Social Issues HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Hepatitis C virus research Global Maternal and Child Health Sleep and related disorders Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases

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