Journal of Parkinson's Disease (JPD) Included in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

21 June 2023

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Editors-in-Chief Bas Bloem, MD, PhD, and Lorraine Kalia, MD, PhD, proudly announce Journal of Parkinson's Disease (JPD) has been accepted into the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Being included in the DOAJ is a significant milestone as it means that JPD meets the rigorous standards of the DOAJ's evaluation process, which assesses the quality, openness, and transparency of open access journals.

This recognition further validates the journal's commitment to providing high-quality research to readers and ensuring that it is accessible to all. This achievement benefits JPD as well as the journal's authors and readers, including the scientific and patient communities. Inclusion in DOAJ is regarded as an important criterion by many funding organizations to provide their financial support to papers published in open access journals. By being part of the DOAJ, a wider audience can be reached, increasing the visibility and impact of the research achievements of the journal's community.