Editor Resources

Tools and guidance to support rigorous editorial decision making.

JOA provides decision templates, scope checklists, and reviewer guidance to help editors deliver consistent decisions.

Editors have access to ethics guidance on conflicts, plagiarism, and data integrity. The editorial office supports complex cases and escalation when needed.

Editors can access a reviewer database with ENT subspecialty tags to identify qualified reviewers quickly and maintain review timelines.

Editorial dashboards provide tracking of reviewer performance, turnaround times, and decision rates. These metrics help maintain consistent peer review quality.

Standardized checklists support consistent screening for ethics approvals, conflicts of interest, and data availability. Using templates improves efficiency and decision clarity.

New editors receive onboarding support and periodic updates on editorial policies, reporting guidelines, and best practices in peer review. Additional guidance is available on request.

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