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AIDS specialty journals.

J C Gluck

    Medical Reference Services Quarterly
    |March 5, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Before 1983, research on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was fragmented across many sources. This review highlights key journals to help researchers efficiently access vital AIDS information.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Virology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Prior to 1983, no dedicated journals existed for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) research.
    • Relevant publications were scattered across numerous sources, hindering efficient information retrieval for researchers.
    • The rapid publication rate further complicated staying current with AIDS research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the challenge of accessing current AIDS information efficiently.
    • To review and differentiate various specialized AIDS journals for librarians and researchers.
    • To inform the scientific community about the landscape of AIDS-related publications.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of specialized journals focusing on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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  • Analysis of publication trends and accessibility of AIDS research.
  • Comparison of content and scope across different AIDS journals.

    • Main Results:

    • Numerous journals now cover acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), but many are not indexed in major biomedical databases.
    • Researchers face difficulties in efficiently obtaining the latest AIDS information due to scattered publications and indexing gaps.
    • The review covers specific journals including AIDS, AIDS Alert, and Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes.

    Conclusions:

    • Librarians and researchers need to be aware of the specialized AIDS journals and their unique content.
    • Indexing limitations in major databases may obscure important findings published in niche journals.
    • The significance of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) may lead to continued publication in top-tier general medical journals.