1. Skills Building Workshop: PUBLISH OR PERISH

2. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Workshop Outline Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) Writing a Manuscript Submitting a Manuscript

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4. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) Online Peer-reviewed Open access (free of charge to view) Free of charge to publish Strengthening research capacity in low and middle income countries by providing: Open access journal Workshops on scientific writing Manuscript Mentoring

5. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society JIAS Objectives Provide a forum for the publication of original, peer-reviewed articles that advance the field of HIV/AIDS in developing countries Encourage and facilitate publication from low and middle income countries Inform about research, analysis and opinion relevant to the delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care in developing countries Improve the dissemination medical evidence from research conducted in a diversity of geographic, cultural, socioeconomic, and clinical settings

6. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society JIAS Publishes: Case study Debate Case report Commentary Meeting report Methodology Review Research

7. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society JIAS Topical Areas: Policy; operations research; health economics Social sciences; humanities Behavioral sciences; epidemiology Clinical sciences Experimental sciences

8. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society JIAS Workshops and Mentoring Training workshops –To strengthen the conceptualization, manuscript development and peer-review skills of young investigators from resource-limited settings Online mentoring programme –To increase the quality and volume of HIV/AIDS research from resource-limited settings accepted at conferences and in scientific journals

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10. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Writing a Manuscript

11. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Study Design Design and implementation of research Analysis of the data Everything should revolve around your hypothesis

12. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society The Structure Title/title page Abstract Introduction Methods/materials Results Discussion This is how it is read, not how it is written

13. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Introduction: What question was studied? General background General research question Previous research on the topic Objective of study Hypothesis Should be funnel-shaped, from general to specific

14. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Methods/Materials: How was the question studied? Should be detailed enough to allow replication Full details on study design –Procedures, materials used, data collected, data analysis and statistical methods –Include research design limitations May include different components, depending on the type of study Past tense No results yet!

15. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Results: What were the findings? Represent data in appropriate tables and figures Main analysis results—Do not repeat data already presented Statistical information Relate results to methods, but do not describe them again Do not discuss results!

16. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Tables and Figures Use only when helpful to convey information Should be understandable without text Choose type based on the kind of data you have

17. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Tables and Figures Different figures for different messages Source: UNAIDS/WHO, 2008 Change over time

18. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Change over time?

19. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society A bar graph would work for a different type of data: Source: UNAIDS/WHO, 2006 Ratios

20. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Discussion: What do these findings mean? Compare results to other work Answer the question of the study— did the results prove or disprove your hypothesis? Describe any limitations of the study Conclusion Next steps Do not repeat results—summarize and conclude

21. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Abstract Brief summary of the manuscript— include all components Content must be consistent with that of paper Together, the title and abstract should stand on their own

22. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Title/Title Page Title: –Short and simple –Specific—describe the study –Advertisement of the manuscript Study authors Institution of each author

23. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Tips Follow the correct structure and concentrate on organization Use simple and clear language— should be straightforward Make sure you have enough data before you make a conclusion

24. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Your Turn Please refer to the sample manuscripts on your handout –Group discussion

25. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Submitting a Manuscript (to JIAS)

26. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society JIAS Peer-Review Process Online submission Initial decision by Editors-in- Chief and Executive Editor Reviewed by at least 2 selected experts AcceptRevisionReject Published in JIAS— open access Revision reviewed RevisionMentoring

27. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society *Poorly written *Incorrect format *Poor structure *Objective not clear *Ineffective study design *Not enough data Common Reasons for Failure to Publish

28. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Submitting Manuscripts to JIAS Online at: http://www.jiasociety.org/manuscript Read the Instructions for Authors page Follow the steps on the submission checklist

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30. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Resources AuthorAid –Mentoring, training, workshops, discussions, documents and presentations –http://www.authoraid.infohttp://www.authoraid.info BioMed Central Tools for Authors –http://www.biomedcentral.com/info/authors/aut hortoolshttp://www.biomedcentral.com/info/authors/aut hortools BioMed Central Tips –http://www.biomedcentral.com/info/ifora/reporthttp://www.biomedcentral.com/info/ifora/report

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32. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Thank you! Any questions?

33. www.jiasociety.org Journal of the International AIDS Society Evaluation As your feedback is of most importance to assess the success of ICASA 2008, you will be invited shortly after the conference to complete an online survey (available in both English & French) - all data will be kept confidential In order to participate in the evaluation process, please share your contact details in the form being circulated