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Publishing HIV/AIDS behavioural science reports: An author's guide.
K S Ingersoll1, C Van Zyl, K L Cropsey
1Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA. kareningersoll@virginia.edu
AIDS Care
|September 15, 2006
Summary
Researchers analyzed journals publishing HIV/AIDS behavioral science research to help authors find suitable outlets. Most journals are in related fields, with varying acceptance rates and publication times, impacting dissemination strategies.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
- HIV/AIDS Research
Background:
- Disseminating HIV/AIDS behavioral science research requires identifying appropriate publication venues.
- Understanding journal characteristics is crucial for effective research dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize journals publishing HIV/AIDS behavioral science research.
- To guide authors in selecting optimal outlets for their work.
Main Methods:
- Identified 50 English-language journals publishing HIV/AIDS behavioral research.
- Analyzed journal scope, acceptance rates, review times, and publication lags.
Main Results:
- Only 10 journals specialized in HIV/AIDS; most were in related fields (e.g., health psychology, sexual behavior, public health).
- Acceptance rates varied widely (8-89%, mean 39%), correlating with impact factors.
- Average review time was 3 months, with a 6-month publication lag post-acceptance.
Conclusions:
- A diverse range of journals exists for HIV/AIDS behavioral science, offering dissemination opportunities.
- Authors face challenges in navigating these varied outlets to ensure quality and impact.
- Journal selectivity (acceptance rates) is linked to higher impact factors, influencing research visibility.
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