Journal of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders

Aims and Scope

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published three times a year (April, August, and December). The journal aims to advance clinical practice, research, education, and scientific communication in the field of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders.

It provides a high-quality platform for the dissemination of original, clinically relevant, and methodologically robust research that contributes to the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and management of movement disorders. Emphasis is placed on studies that translate scientific evidence into clinical practice and support continuous professional development.

Language The official languages of the journal are Turkish and English.

Journal Scope

The journal welcomes submissions covering a broad range of topics related to Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, including but not limited to:

  • Parkinson's disease and parkinsonian syndromes
  • Tremor, dystonia, chorea, ataxia, and other hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders
  • Neurodegenerative diseases affecting motor function
  • Pathophysiology and neurobiology of movement disorders
  • Diagnostic methods and imaging techniques
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches
  • Deep brain stimulation and other surgical interventions
  • Rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care
  • Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes
  • Clinical trials and translational research
  • Emerging therapies and innovative technologies

Particular emphasis is given to studies addressing clinical challenges, novel therapeutic approaches, diagnostic advancements, and evidence-based practices relevant to everyday clinical care.

Article Types

Original Research Articles Full-length studies reporting new clinical or experimental findings.
Review Articles Systematic, narrative, or focused reviews of the current literature.
Case Reports & Case Series Reports of clinically significant or unusual presentations.
"How to Do It" Articles Descriptions of clinical or procedural techniques with practical guidance.
Technical Videos Video submissions demonstrating clinical techniques or findings.
Editorials & Invited Articles Expert commentary and invited perspectives on current topics.
Letters to the Editor Brief communications responding to published articles or presenting short observations.
Interesting Image Submissions Clinically or scientifically significant images with brief descriptions.

All submissions undergo a structured peer-review process to ensure scientific validity, ethical compliance, and clinical relevance.

Audience and Impact

The journal is intended for neurologists, clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, and academics involved in the diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Priority is given to manuscripts that provide practical clinical value, support evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to improving patient outcomes and standards of care.

Open Access All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License and may be freely reused with proper attribution.