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African Journal of AIDS Research
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African Journal of AIDS Research

1608-5906

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/raar20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Immunology 256 4 4 2
Psychology 985 12 10 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 44
Documents by Best Scientists*: 39
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 36
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.463
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at African Journal of AIDS Research?

The journal facilitates discussions on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Developing country, Psychological intervention, Economic growth and Human sexuality. Issues in Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Context (language use), Health care, Demography, Qualitative research and Focus group. Health care and Nursing are closely related fields of research discussed in it.

African Journal of AIDS Research connects the study in Qualitative research with the closely related area of Family medicine. The research on Developing country featured in African Journal of AIDS Research combines topics in other fields like Psychiatry, Program evaluation, Socioeconomics and Health education, Public health. Psychiatry research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Mental health.

The studies in Psychological intervention featured incorporate elements of Gerontology and Environmental health. The journal focuses on Economic growth but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Government and Development economics. African Journal of AIDS Research facilitates discussions on Human sexuality that incorporate concepts from other fields like Developmental psychology, Social psychology and Reproductive health.

  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (71.52%)
  • Developing country (21.73%)
  • Psychological intervention (15.52%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The mental health of people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa: a systematic review (175 citations)
  • Predicting the social consequences of orphanhood in South Africa (121 citations)
  • Gendered home-based care in South Africa: more trouble for the troubled. (99 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at African Journal of AIDS Research:

The most cited articles facilitate discussions on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Developing country, Context (language use), Human sexuality and Social psychology. While Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the focus of the most cited papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Health care, Psychiatry, Demography, Qualitative research and Social issues. The Developing country research presented in the journal articles also delves into studies in intersecting subjects like

  • Environmental health that connect with fields like Socioeconomics,
  • Gerontology, which have a strong connection to Foster care and Child rearing..

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

African Journal of AIDS Research mostly deals with topics like Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Family medicine, Antiretroviral therapy, Stigma (botany) and Clinical psychology. While African Journal of AIDS Research focused on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it was also able to explore topics like Mass media, Pandemic, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Pediatrics and Depression (differential diagnoses). It explores issues in Family medicine which can be linked to other research areas like Descriptive statistics, Context (language use), Hiv transmission, Transmission (medicine) and Family planning.

Some problems in Antiretroviral therapy that were presented in African Journal of AIDS Research overlapped with concepts under Fertility, Health care, Gerontology, Life expectancy and Qualitative research. It explores topics in Stigma (botany) which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Environmental health, Premature death, Art adherence and Sociodemographic determinants. The studies in Hardiness (psychological) under the umbrella field of Clinical psychology overlap with concepts in Perceived Stress Scale.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • "I did not plan … that is what hurts": Pregnancy intentions and contraceptive use among pregnant young women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (1 citations)
  • Determinants of loss to follow-up among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria (1 citations)
  • Demography of remarriage and fertility desire among women receiving antiretroviral therapy in South West Nigeria. (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in African Journal of AIDS Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Janet Seeley (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kaymarlin Govender (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Gavin George (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alan Whiteside (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • David Dickinson (10 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in African Journal of AIDS Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of KwaZulu-Natal (100 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of the Witwatersrand (70 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Cape Town (49 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of London (28 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Human Sciences Research Council (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 3.23% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 50.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.00% of all publications and 23.33% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in HIV/AIDS Research

The field of AIDS research is rapidly evolving, offering a myriad of opportunities for people interested in contributing to this important area. For those considering a career in this field, you may want to consider positions such as HIV Clinical Researcher, HIV Surveillance Analyst, HIV/AIDS Epidemiologist, or Program Officer for HIV/AIDS initiatives. For those with a keen interest in bringing scientific expertise to legal issues, a career as a forensic scientist may be an appealing pathway. For instance, studying the spread of HIV/AIDS in a population can be central to legal cases or policy development. If you're located in Wyoming and interested in this blend of science and justice, check our guide on how to become a forensic investigator in Wyoming for more detailed career guidance. The domain of the AIDS research isn’t limited to just clinical research; it covers a broad array of disciplines including psychology, economics, public health, and social sciences. This diverse range of disciplines facilitates plenty of opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaborations, making it an enriching field to build a career in. It's essential to explore various roles, stay updated with latest findings, and continuously learn from peers and experts in the field. Remember, a job in AIDS research is more than just a career – it’s an opportunity to contribute to humanity's fight against one of the deadliest diseases in history.

Top Publications

  • The psychosocial determinants of the intention to test for HIV among young men in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

    Thabang Manyaapelo;Robert A.C. Ruiter;Sibusiso Sifunda;Anam Nyembezi

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • PMTCT Option B+ 2012 to 2018 — Taking stock: barriers and strategies to improve adherence to Option B+ in urban and rural Uganda

    Rachel King;Joyce Namale Matovu;Joseph Rujumba;Priscilla Wavamunno

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • HIV self-testing may overcome stigma and other barriers to HIV testing among higher-socioeconomic status men in Botswana: A qualitative study

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • “I’m doing this test so I can benefit from PrEP”: exploring HIV testing barriers/facilitators and implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis among South African adolescents

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Intervention targets for people living with HIV and depressive symptoms in Botswana

    Boitumelo Vavani;Boitumelo Vavani;Vivian Kraaij;Philip Spinhoven;Kennedy Amone-P’Olak

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • "I did not plan … that is what hurts": Pregnancy intentions and contraceptive use among pregnant young women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Jessica N Coleman;Cecilia Milford;Nzwakie Mosery;Karmel W Choi

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Applying a social-ecological lens to opinions about HIV self-testing among Kenyan truckers who declined to test: a qualitative study.

    Stephanie N Christian;Joanne E Mantell;Matthew L Romo;Christian Grov

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Resilience and pathways to wellness among HIV-positive patients in Ghana: a qualitative study

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • The impact of trauma on South African women with HIV: The role of anxiety and physical symptomology

    Abigail S Robbertz;Martha N Ishiekwene;Olivia L Hucks;Lisa Armistead

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Loss to follow-up among female sex workers in Zambia: findings from a five-year HIV-incidence cohort.

    Kalonde Malama;Luis Sagaon-Teyssier;Andréa Gosset;Rachel Parker

    (2020)
    3 Citations

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