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Journal of the International AIDS Society

Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes HIV research spanning basic and biomedical sciences, behavioural sciences, epidemiology, clinical sciences, health economics and health policy, operations research and implementation sciences, and the social sciences and humanities, with a particular emphasis on studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries.

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Subject Immunology, Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor 4.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 1758-2652
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Processing Charge (APC) applies for all accepted and published articles; waivers or discounts may be available for authors from eligible countries.

Submission Instructions

Journal of the International AIDS Society accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter An additional cover letter or comments to the editors may be uploaded as a single optional file containing information for editorial consideration only.
Abstract Structure the abstract under the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions with a maximum of 350 words. For clinical trials, the trial register name and registration number must appear as the last line of the abstract.
Manuscript Main text word limit is 3500 words for quantitative studies (tables excluded from word count) and 5000 words for qualitative studies with substantial quotes (tables containing quotes included in word count).
References No maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Figures must be cited in the text in consecutive order, cropped closely with legends defining all symbols and abbreviations, and high‑resolution versions are submitted after peer review; figures can also be provided as separate optional image files.
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Review

Cover Letter An additional cover letter or comments to the editors may be uploaded as a single optional file containing information for editorial consideration only.
Abstract A structured abstract is required (max 350 words) using the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, avoiding abbreviations and reference citations.
Manuscript Organize the manuscript in this order: Title page, Keywords, Abstract (where applicable), Main text, Conflict of Interest Statement, Authorship, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, Figures, Supporting Information. Limit the main text to 5000 words.
References Use Vancouver style with consecutive numbering in square brackets; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Submit tables as editable files without colour, shading, or vertical lines, with headers formatted as “Table X. Title of table.”
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Short Report

Cover Letter A cover letter must explain why the manuscript should be published in the journal and address any issues relating to editorial policies and competing interests.
Abstract A structured abstract (max 350 words) is required with the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, avoiding abbreviations and reference citations.
Manuscript Organize the main document in the order: Title page, Keywords, Abstract, Main text, Conflict of Interest Statement, Authorship, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, Figures, Supporting Information. Limit the main text to 2000 words.
References Format references in standard Vancouver style with consecutive numbering in square brackets; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Cite figures in the text in consecutive order, provide comprehensive legends defining all symbols and abbreviations, and submit high‑resolution versions after peer review if requested. Limit the number of figures and tables to 3.
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Debate

Cover Letter A cover letter should explain why the manuscript should be published in the journal and address any issues relating to editorial policies and competing interests; one optional cover-letter/author comments file (not seen by reviewers) may also be uploaded.
Abstract A structured abstract (max 350 words) is required, using the headings Introduction, Discussion, Conclusions, avoiding abbreviations and reference citations.
Manuscript Organize the main text file in the order: Title page, Keywords, Abstract, Main text, Conflict of Interest Statement, Authorship, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, Figures, Supporting Information. Limit the main text to 3500 words.
References Format references in standard Vancouver style with consecutive numbering in square brackets; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Figures must be cited in the text in consecutive order, closely cropped, and accompanied by legends defining all symbols, abbreviations, and units, with high-resolution versions supplied after peer review. Limit the number of figures and tables to 4.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter Only one additional cover letter or comments-to-the-editors document may be uploaded as an optional file for editorial consideration and will not be shared with reviewers.
Abstract Do not include an abstract for a Letter to the Editor.
Manuscript The main document should follow the general order where applicable (Title page, Keywords, Main text, Conflict of Interest Statement, Authorship, Acknowledgments, References), while omitting sections that do not apply (such as Abstract). Limit the main text to 500 words.
References Format references in standard Vancouver style with consecutive numbering in square brackets; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are not allowed in Letters to the Editor, and additional files are not permitted for this article type.
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Viewpoint Article

Cover Letter Only one additional cover-letter-style document or comments to the editors may be uploaded as an optional file for editorial consideration and will not be shared with peer reviewers.
Abstract Do not include an abstract for a Viewpoint Article.
Manuscript Organize the main document in the order: Title page, Keywords, (no abstract for Viewpoint Articles), Main text, Conflict of Interest Statement, Authorship, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, Figures, Supporting Information. Limit the main text to 1000 words.
References Limit: 15 references.
Figures & Tables Tables should be editable, inserted in the text (or supplied as separate optional files), and figures should be cited in order and may be embedded or supplied separately in accepted formats. Limit the number of figures and tables to 1.
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Recent Publications

Issue Information

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10.1002/jia2.70139
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Disparities in Awareness, Willingness and Uptake of Biomedical HIV Prevention Among Bisexual and Gay Men: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Qidi Zhou, Xinlong Sun, Sylvia Chaires, Verena Klein, Roger Ingham, Heather L. Armstrong

10.1002/jia2.70132
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HIV in Gaza: From Chronic Under‐Detection to Acute Collapse

Rafał Majka, Samer Abuzerr

10.1002/jia2.70130
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Emerging Dolutegravir Resistance Among Children on Antiretroviral Therapy With Virological Failure in Malawi: Results From a 2023 National Cross‐Sectional Survey

George Bello, Alinune N. Kabaghe, Sherri Pals, Newton L. Kalata, Barbara Bighignoli, Joep J. van Oosterhout, Jonathan Mkungudza, Elfriede Agyemang, Du‐Ping Zheng, Louis Panja, Wilson Bilaal Matola, Moses Chitenje, Elizabeth Kampira, Clement Zeh, Benard Mvula, Bianca Alvarez, Matthews Kagoli, Wongani Mzumara, Katherine R. Simon, Ireen Namakhoma, Gabrielle O'Malley, Sikhona Chipeta, Rose Nyirenda, Juliana da Silva, Nellie Wadonda

10.1002/jia2.70108
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Family‐Centred Care for Children and Adolescents Living With HIV in Sub‐Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review

Tawanda Makusha, Zinhle Ngubo, Janet Seeley, Moherndran Archary

10.1002/jia2.70098
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The median time from submission to first decision is 29 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 the journal, address any relevant editorial policy issues, and declare competing interests.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal operates under a gold open access model, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) payable upon acceptance; complete or partial fee waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis for authors from countries on the publisher’s waivers and discounts list.

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Research Topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV Research and Treatment HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

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