About the Journal

An open access forum for HIV/AIDS clinical research and prevention science.

Journal of Clinical Research in HIV/AIDS and Prevention advances clinical and translational evidence that improves HIV care, prevention, and public health outcomes worldwide. We publish research that addresses antiretroviral therapy, prevention science, clinical management, and health system delivery for HIV populations.

Our mission is to connect rigorous clinical research with real world impact by supporting studies that improve treatment access, retention, and long term patient outcomes.

JCRHAP serves clinicians, infectious disease specialists, epidemiologists, public health teams, and implementation researchers focused on HIV/AIDS. We welcome manuscripts with clear clinical relevance, robust methodology, and measurable outcomes.

Interdisciplinary submissions are encouraged when the core contribution advances HIV prevention, treatment, or care delivery.

We prioritize research that improves patient outcomes, expands access to care, and strengthens prevention strategies. Studies should define outcomes clearly and describe how findings translate to clinical practice or public health policy.

Implementation and health systems research that addresses equity and service delivery gaps is highly relevant.

All submissions must include ethics approvals, informed consent statements, and conflict of interest disclosures. JCRHAP supports transparent reporting and data availability practices to improve reproducibility.

We follow ethical publishing standards and expect rigorous methodology to support clinical decision making.

JCRHAP publishes under CC BY 4.0 to ensure global access to HIV/AIDS evidence. Open access increases use in clinical care, education, and policy development.

DOI registration and metadata validation strengthen discoverability and citation tracking across research systems.

HIV is a global health priority. We encourage multi center and cross regional collaborations that address access, equity, and diverse care settings.

Research that improves outcomes for underserved populations is central to our editorial mission.

• Focused scope for HIV clinical research and prevention
• Single blind peer review with subject specialists
• Open access visibility for global impact
• Clear editorial guidance and responsive communication
• Commitment to ethical and transparent publishing

JCRHAP emphasizes transparent methods and reproducible reporting. Manuscripts should clearly describe study design, cohort selection, intervention protocols, and outcome definitions.

We encourage authors to document analytic decisions, adherence measures, and follow up intervals. Clear reporting strengthens evidence quality and improves clinical interpretation.

Using structured reporting standards improves peer review efficiency and supports long term reuse of HIV/AIDS evidence.

• Use CONSORT, STROBE, or PRISMA
• Report adverse events and limitations
• Define primary and secondary outcomes
• Document follow up duration
• Provide transparent data statements

The editorial office supports authors with scope checks, formatting guidance, and policy clarifications before and after submission. Early communication prevents delays and helps manuscripts meet HIV/AIDS research standards.

Authors receive clear decision letters and may request clarification on reviewer feedback or revision priorities. The team can advise on file preparation, data statements, and reporting standards.

For workflow questions or guidance on special issues, contact [email protected] and include the manuscript title and journal name.

• Scope check support before submission
• Guidance on reporting standards
• Help with data availability statements
• Clarification on revision expectations
• Support during proof review

Open access publishing increases the reach of HIV/AIDS research across clinical, academic, and public health communities. Articles are immediately accessible to clinicians, program leaders, and policy teams.

JCRHAP supports DOI registration and metadata quality checks to improve discoverability and citation tracking. Clear titles and structured abstracts strengthen search visibility.

Authors can increase impact by sharing DOI links, depositing datasets, and communicating findings through professional networks.

• DOI registration for permanent access
• Metadata validation for indexing
• Open access for global readership
• Support for institutional reporting
• Guidance on sharing published work

Submissions move through initial screening, peer review, revision, and production. Each stage includes quality checks to ensure ethical compliance and accurate reporting.

JCRHAP aims to deliver decisions within the 2 to 4 week review window, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity. Prompt author responses help keep timelines on track.

After acceptance, articles proceed to copyediting, proof review, and DOI registration before publication.

• Initial screening for scope and ethics
• Single blind peer review by experts
• Revision cycle based on reviewer input
• Production with copyediting and proofs
• Publication after final approval

After publication, authors should share the DOI link through professional networks, institutional repositories, and conference presentations. This improves reach among clinicians and public health researchers.

Corrections, updates, or data clarifications can be coordinated with the editorial office to maintain an accurate scholarly record. JCRHAP supports transparent updates when needed.

For questions about post publication visibility or corrections, contact [email protected].

• Share DOI links with collaborators
• Deposit accepted versions when allowed
• Monitor citations and engagement
• Request corrections promptly if needed
• Coordinate outreach with the journal