Editor Register

Apply to join the JOA editorial board and guide ENT scholarship.

JOA welcomes experienced otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, audiologists, and clinical researchers with a strong publication record. Editors should be committed to rigorous, fair review.

• Assess scope fit and methodological quality
• Select qualified reviewers and manage timelines
• Provide clear, constructive decisions
• Uphold ethics and conflict policies

Applications are evaluated for subject expertise, publication history, and alignment with JOA priorities. Include subspecialty focus and methodological strengths in your profile.

Register through ManuscriptZone and complete your editor profile. The editorial office reviews applications and confirms onboarding steps.

• Register at https://oap.manuscriptzone.net/auth/register
• List ENT expertise and research interests
• Provide recent publications or editorial experience

Editors are expected to handle assignments within agreed timelines and communicate availability changes. Consistent response times support predictable review cycles.

Approved editors receive onboarding resources, access to decision templates, and support from the editorial office. Assignments are matched to expertise and availability.

Editors must treat manuscripts as confidential and use submitted data only for editorial evaluation. Conflicts of interest should be disclosed immediately and assignments declined when necessary.

Ethical concerns such as plagiarism, data integrity issues, or authorship disputes should be escalated to the editorial office for formal review and guidance.

Clear documentation of decisions protects authors, reviewers, and the integrity of the journal.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Disclose conflicts of interest promptly
• Escalate ethics concerns early
• Document decision rationale clearly
• Follow journal policy consistently

Editorial service supports professional development and positions you as a leader in ENT research. Editors gain early insight into emerging topics and methodological trends.

JOA provides recognition for service and can supply certificates or documentation for academic promotion and professional review.

Editorial experience strengthens decision making skills and supports leadership roles within the clinical and research community.

• Recognition on journal platforms
• Certificates for service contributions
• Leadership in special issue planning
• Networking with global experts
• Access to editorial resources

The editorial office provides structured templates, reviewer reminders, and escalation pathways to help editors manage submissions efficiently. This support ensures consistent decisions and protects review timelines.

Editors can request assistance with complex ethical cases, conflict evaluations, or appeals. Clear communication with the editorial office strengthens decision quality and transparency.

Training updates and policy briefings are shared to keep editors aligned with current standards.

• Decision templates and checklists
• Reviewer reminder support
• Ethics escalation guidance
• Access to metrics dashboards
• Policy and training updates

Editors are expected to keep reviews moving by monitoring timelines and communicating promptly with reviewers and authors.

Clear, timely decisions help maintain the journal's review targets and improve author experience.

• Track reviewer response times
• Escalate delays when needed
• Communicate decision timelines