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Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
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Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

1055-3290

Published by: Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

https://journals.lww.com/janac/pages/default.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2499 38 37 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 125
Documents by Best Scientists*: 125
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 58
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.573
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Nursing, Family medicine, Health care and Clinical psychology. While it focused on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it was also able to explore topics like Psychological intervention, Psychiatry, Gerontology, Disease and Developing country. The journal connects the study in Psychological intervention with the closely related area of Intervention (counseling).

The work on Psychiatry presented in the journal focuses on Depression (differential diagnoses) in particular. Most of the works presented in it deals with Nursing but it intersects with the subject of Qualitative research. Most of the Qualitative research studies addressed also intersect with Focus group.

The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Family medicine, apply to MEDLINE as well. The concepts on Clinical psychology presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Mental health and Social support.

  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (29.96%)
  • Nursing (20.15%)
  • Family medicine (17.51%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • “I Don't Think This Is Theoretical; This Is Our Lives”: How Erasure Impacts Health Care for Transgender People (454 citations)
  • Stigma: A Health Barrier for Women with HIV/AIDS (205 citations)
  • Suffering, shame, and silence: the stigma of HIV/AIDS. (176 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care:

The journal articles generally zeroe in on subjects such as Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Social support and Psychological intervention. The journal papers with studies in Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) featured incorporate elements of Health care, Gerontology, MEDLINE, Family medicine and Disease. The journal papers explore research in Clinical psychology alongside concepts in Intervention (counseling) and other areas of study in Clinical trial.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Law
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including MEDLINE, Family medicine, Gerontology, Psychological intervention and Cross-sectional study. The research on MEDLINE featured in it combines topics in other fields like Health care, Epidemiology, Nursing, Intervention (counseling) and Antiretroviral therapy. The studies on Family medicine discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Anxiety, Men who have sex with men, Pre-exposure prophylaxis and Quality management.

The work on Gerontology tackled in it brings together disciplines like Psychosocial, Odds, Disease and Social support. Cross-sectional study research presented in Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care encompasses a variety of subjects, including Demography, Clinical psychology and Environmental health. The overlapping concepts between Qualitative research and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are the key highlights of Stigma (botany) study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Intersection of Cognitive Ability and HIV: A Review of the State of the Nursing Science. (4 citations)
  • Nursing and Health Care Preferences Among Opioid and Stimulant Using Black Sexual Minority Men: An Exploratory Study. (4 citations)
  • Issues Associated With Prescribing HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Anxiety: A Qualitative Analysis of Australian Providers' Views. (3 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 Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Lucy Bradley-Springer (62 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard L. Sowell (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael V. Relf (35 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • David E. Vance (33 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • William L. Holzemer (32 papers) published 1 paper 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 Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, San Francisco (52 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • New York University (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Duke University (27 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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, 69.15% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 41.38% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.34% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 3.45% of all publications and 44.83% 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 and Education for Aspiring Nurses

In continuing the discussion on nursing as a crucial topic in the journal and its intersection with various research areas, it's worth noting that this field also presents vast career opportunities. However, to venture into these opportunities, proper education and training become paramount. For instance, becoming a registered nurse involves a particular pathway that interested individuals should follow.

If you are considering a nursing career in Wisconsin, a guide on how to become a registered nurse in Wisconsin would be of invaluable help. This guide will clarify the requisite steps, such as the necessary education, licensure, and experience that aspiring nurses need to gather to successfully launch their careers. Additionally, it will provide information on what to expect working as a nurse, from the roles and responsibilities to target institutions that hire nurses.

Notably, the complexity and diversity in the field of nursing necessitate continuous learning and willingness to delve into research, tying back to the multiple facets of nursing reflected in the journal. The wide-ranging nursing topics, including family medicine, health care, and clinical psychology, will continually necessitate varied interventions and a broader understanding of patients' needs, hence the importance of journals like the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care that tackle these nursing subjects. The art of flourishing in nursing thus goes beyond the primary medical training to also embracing continuous learning, especially in the era of varied and increasingly complex healthcare needs.

Top Publications

  • Frailty and Neurocognitive Impairment: Impacts on Quality of Life in HIV

    Anna A. Rubtsova;Samir Sabbag;Erin Sundermann;Annie L. Nguyen

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Complexities of HIV Disclosure in Patients Newly Entering HIV Care: A Qualitative Analysis.

    Crystal Chapman Lambert;Will L Tarver;Pamela L Musoke;Kristi L Stringer

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Housing Instability, Depression, and HIV Viral Load Among Young Black Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men in Atlanta, Georgia

    Hiwote Solomon;Sabriya L Linton;Carlos Del Rio;Sophia A Hussen

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Just4Us: Development of a Counselor-Navigator and Text Message Intervention to Promote PrEP Uptake Among Cisgender Women at Elevated Risk for HIV.

    Anne M Teitelman;Beryl A Koblin;Bridgette M Brawner;Annet Davis

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Perspectives About Transition Readiness Among Adolescents and Young People Living With Perinatally Acquired HIV in Rural, Southwestern Uganda: A Qualitative Study

    (2022)
    11 Citations
  • Latinx Sexual Minority Men's Access to HIV and Behavioral Health Services in South Florida During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Innovations

    Audrey Harkness;Elliott R. Weinstein;Pranusha Atuluru;Daniel Mayo

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Community Perceptions About Use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Kenya.

    Jaclyn N Escudero;Julia C Dettinger;Jillian Pintye;John Kinuthia

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Validity Properties of a Self-reported Modified Frailty Phenotype Among People With HIV in Clinical Care in the United States

    (2023)
    10 Citations
  • Psychosocial Correlates of Body Image and Lipodystrophy in Women Aging With HIV.

    Greer A Raggio;Sara E Looby;Gregory K Robbins;Elyse R Park

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • The PROSPER-HIV Study: A Research Protocol to Examine Relationships Among Physical Activity, Diet Intake, and Symptoms in Adults Living With HIV.

    Allison R Webel;Dustin Long;Benigno Rodriguez;Christine Horvat Davey

    (2020)
    9 Citations

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