We are pleased to announce that two articles have been nominated for the Best Published Papers Award 2024 by the Editorial Board of Zoonoses:
Four Decades of HIV: Global Trends, Testing Assays, Treatment, and Challenges https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/ZOONOSES-2023-0039
Authors: Muhammad Haris and Rizwan Abbas
Keywords: protease inhibitors, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, anti-retroviral therapy, human immunodeficiency virus, AIDS
Publication Date: 04 January 2024
This article reviews 40 years of research on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It outlines the global burden and epidemiology of HIV/AIDS, advances in diagnostic testing, the evolution and impact of antiretroviral therapies in suppressing viral load and improving life expectancy, and ongoing challenges in prevention, treatment, and vaccine development.
Emergence and Characterization of the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 Variant: Global Prevalence and Implications for Public Health https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/ZOONOSES-2023-0061
Authors: Hang Fan, Si Qin and Yujun Cui
Keywords: Immune Evasion, Variant of Interest (VOI), Global Prevalence, International Cooperation in Pandemic Response, SARS-CoV-2 Variant
Publication Date: 10 January 2024
This article describes the emergence and global spread of the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant, detailing its key mutations, increased infectiousness and immune-evading capabilities compared with earlier strains, and discusses implications for public health and control measures.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Best Paper Awards!