Article Processing Charges

Transparent pricing that supports open access otolaryngology publishing.

JOA operates under a full open access model so otolaryngology research can be read, shared, and cited without subscription barriers. Article Processing Charges (APCs) support peer review coordination, production, DOI registration, and long term hosting.

Charges are applied only after acceptance. There are no submission fees or page charges before peer review.

The standard APC for Journal of Otolaryngology Advances is $1,800 USD per accepted article. This rate applies across article types and supports the complete publishing workflow.

• Editorial assessment and peer review management
• Professional copyediting and typesetting
• Crossref DOI registration and metadata updates
• Online hosting, archiving, and indexing support
• Ethics, plagiarism, and data integrity checks
• Author support during revisions and proofing

APC funding supports quality checks that protect the scholarly record. These checks focus on data integrity, ethical compliance, and metadata accuracy.

• Plagiarism screening and image integrity checks
• Metadata validation for indexing readiness
• Accessibility review for figures and tables

Open access increases the reach of ENT research among clinicians, audiologists, speech language specialists, and allied health teams. It also improves visibility in institutional repositories and clinical guideline development.

Publishing with JOA ensures that your research can be used in education, policy, and patient care without access barriers.

Authors from low income and lower middle income countries as defined by the World Bank may be eligible for partial APC waivers. Requests are reviewed for eligibility and availability.

Membership programs and institutional arrangements may also reduce APC costs for frequent contributors.

• Partial APC waivers for eligible authors
• Membership based discounts for recurring submissions
• Early requests help avoid production delays

Waiver requests should be submitted at the time of submission or immediately after acceptance. Provide the manuscript title, author affiliation, and eligibility details.

Contact [email protected] for waiver guidance and documentation requirements.

Invoices are issued after acceptance and production begins after payment confirmation. Payment can be arranged through institutional billing, departmental support, or direct author payment.

For invoice questions or special billing requirements, contact [email protected].

Institutions may coordinate centralized payments for multiple authors, streamlining billing and reducing administrative workload. JOA can provide documentation for grant reporting and compliance.

Departments and research centers are encouraged to identify a billing contact early in the process.

The APC supports publication under CC BY 4.0, which allows reuse with attribution. This licensing approach aligns with most open access funder mandates and supports broad clinical dissemination.

After acceptance, articles move to production for copyediting, layout, and proof review. DOI registration and metadata checks are completed before publication to ensure discoverability.

Authors should review proofs carefully and respond promptly to avoid delays.

Planning APC funding early reduces delays and supports smooth publication. Confirm funding sources before acceptance and share billing requirements with the editorial office.

If your institution requires purchase orders or specific invoice language, notify the editorial office in advance.

• Confirm funding source before acceptance
• Identify the billing contact for invoices
• Request waiver consideration early if eligible
• Review invoice details for institutional processing
• Confirm payment method and timeline

• APCs are charged only after acceptance
• No submission fees are required
• Partial waivers are available for eligible authors
• Institutional payments are accepted
• CC BY 4.0 licensing is included
• Contact [email protected] for billing support

The editorial office supports authors with scope checks, formatting guidance, and policy clarifications before and after submission. Early communication prevents delays and ensures manuscripts meet ENT expectations, including data statements, ethics approvals, and reporting standards.

Authors receive clear decision letters and may request clarification on reviewer feedback or revision priorities. The team can also advise on file preparation, figure requirements, and how to present clinical outcomes for readability.

For workflow questions or guidance on special issues, contact [email protected] and include the manuscript title and journal name.

• Scope check support before submission
• Guidance on reporting standards
• Help with data availability statements
• Clarification on revision expectations
• Support during proof review

Submissions move through initial screening, peer review, revision, and production. Each stage includes quality checks to ensure ethical compliance and accurate reporting.

JOA aims to deliver decisions within the 2 to 4 week review window, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity. Prompt author responses help keep timelines on track.

After acceptance, articles proceed to copyediting, proof review, and DOI registration before publication.

• Initial screening for scope and ethics
• Single blind peer review by experts
• Revision cycle based on reviewer input
• Production with copyediting and proofs
• Publication after final approval

Open access publishing increases the reach of otolaryngology research across clinical, academic, and allied health communities. Articles are immediately accessible to clinicians, trainees, and policy teams who rely on current evidence.

JOA supports DOI registration, metadata quality checks, and indexing readiness to improve discoverability and citation tracking. Clear titles and structured abstracts strengthen search visibility.

Authors can increase impact by sharing DOI links, depositing datasets, and communicating findings through professional networks.

• DOI registration for permanent access
• Metadata validation for indexing
• Open access for global readership
• Support for institutional reporting
• Guidance on sharing published work

JOA emphasizes transparent methods and reproducible reporting. Manuscripts should clearly describe study design, cohort selection, intervention protocols, and outcome definitions so reviewers can assess clinical relevance and rigor.

We encourage authors to document analytic decisions, device specifications, and follow up intervals. Clear reporting strengthens evidence quality and helps clinicians apply findings in practice.

Using structured reporting standards improves peer review efficiency and supports long term reuse of ENT evidence.

• Use CONSORT, STROBE, or PRISMA
• Report adverse events and limitations
• Define primary and secondary outcomes
• Document follow up duration
• Provide transparent data statements

After publication, authors should share the DOI link through professional networks, institutional repositories, and conference presentations. This improves reach among ENT clinicians and researchers.

Corrections, updates, or data clarifications can be coordinated with the editorial office to maintain an accurate scholarly record. JOA supports transparent updates when needed.

For questions about post publication visibility or corrections, contact [email protected].

• Share DOI links with collaborators
• Deposit accepted versions when allowed
• Monitor citations and engagement
• Request corrections promptly if needed
• Coordinate outreach with the journal

Many funders and institutions require open access publication, licensing statements, and documented APC payments. JOA provides invoices, payment confirmations, and licensing details to support compliance.

Authors should include grant numbers and funding acknowledgments during submission to ensure accurate metadata. Clear funding records improve institutional reporting and reduce administrative delays.

For documentation requests or billing questions, contact [email protected] and include the manuscript title.

• Confirm funding sources before acceptance
• Include grant numbers in metadata
• Request invoices for reimbursement
• Retain acceptance documentation
• Coordinate with institutional billing