AIDS (journal)

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AIDS is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW). It was established in 1987 and covers all aspects of HIV and AIDS research, including basic science, clinical trials, epidemiology, and social science. The editor-in-chief is Jay A. Levy.

History[edit | edit source]

The journal was established in 1987, during the height of the AIDS epidemic. It was created to provide a platform for the rapid dissemination of research findings and new information related to HIV and AIDS. The journal has since become a leading resource for clinicians and researchers in the field.

Scope[edit | edit source]

The journal covers all aspects of HIV and AIDS research. This includes basic science, clinical trials, epidemiology, and social science. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and case reports.

Abstracting and indexing[edit | edit source]

The journal is abstracted and indexed in PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 4.500.

Editorial board[edit | edit source]

The editor-in-chief of the journal is Jay A. Levy, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. The editorial board consists of leading researchers and clinicians in the field of HIV and AIDS research.

See also[edit | edit source]

AIDS (journal) Resources

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD