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World J Neurol. Dec 28, 2011; 1(1): 1-3
Published online Dec 28, 2011. doi: 10.5316/wjn.v1.i1.1
What is the purpose of launching World Journal of Neurology?
Vincenzo Solfrizzi
Vincenzo Solfrizzi, Department of Internal Medicine, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Section of Geriatric Medicine-Memory Unit and Rare Diseases, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy
Author contributions: Solfrizzi V solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Vincenzo Solfrizzi, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Section of Geriatric Medicine-Memory Unit and Rare Diseases, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy. v.solfrizzi@geriatria.uniba.it
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Received: December 15, 2011
Revised: December 20, 2011
Accepted: December 21, 2011
Published online: December 28, 2011
Abstract

The first issue of World Journal of Neurology, a bimonthly peer-reviewed, online, open-access journal will be published on December 28, 2011. The preparatory work for this journal was initiated on December 5, 2010. The WJN Editorial Board has now been established and consists of 100 members who are distinguished, world-renowned experts in neurology and related specialties (psychiatry, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine) from 30 countries. Our purpose in launching WJN is to publish peer-reviewed, high-quality articles via an open-access online publishing model. In this context, a multidisciplinary journal such as WJN may serve as a unique and useful platform for updated ”review”, “mini-review” and ”experimental” articles in neurological and psychiatric age-related research that would eventually help promote healthy lives in both adult and older individuals.

Keywords: Geriatric medicine; Internal medicine; Maximization of personal benefits; Multidisciplinary journal; Neuroscience; Open access model