Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica (pronounced: Ak-ta Neuro-logica Scan-dinavica) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of neurology. The journal was first published in 1925, making it one of the oldest neurology journals in existence.
Etymology
The term "Acta Neurologica Scandinavica" is derived from Latin and Scandinavian languages. "Acta" is a Latin word meaning "acts" or "proceedings", "Neurologica" is derived from the Greek word "neuron" meaning "nerve" and the Latin suffix "-logia" meaning "study of". "Scandinavica" refers to the region of Scandinavia, indicating the journal's origin.
Scope
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica publishes original articles in the field of neurology, including clinical and experimental research. The journal covers a wide range of neurological disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis, among others.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
- Medical journal: A periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research.
- Scandinavia: A region in Northern Europe, with strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
- Wikipedia's article - Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
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