Journal Indexing

Improve discoverability for otolaryngology research and clinical innovation.

Indexing expands the reach of otolaryngology research and helps clinicians find evidence that improves patient care. JOA prioritizes structured metadata and consistent reporting to support visibility across scholarly systems.

Our production workflow includes DOI registration, citation checks, and metadata validation to strengthen long term discoverability.

JOA maintains core identifiers and supports OAI-PMH based metadata exposure for discovery systems and institutional repositories.

• ISSN registration for journal identification
• DOI assignment and metadata registration via Crossref
• OAI-PMH metadata exposure: https://openaccesspub.org/oai
• Structured XML to support indexing workflows

• Acceptance triggers metadata validation and DOI registration
• XML tagging ensures structured data for discovery systems
• Reference and citation checks align with Crossref standards
• Publication feeds update after final proofs are approved
• Post publication updates are applied when corrections occur

• Accurate author names, affiliations, and ORCID identifiers
• Funding sources, grant numbers, and conflict disclosures
• Structured abstracts with clear objectives and results
• ENT specific keywords and study design terms
• Complete references with DOI links where available

Search visibility improves when abstracts and keywords reflect study design, anatomy, and outcomes. Use terms that clinicians and researchers search for when looking for ENT evidence.

Clear terminology helps indexing systems map articles to relevant subject categories and improve citation tracking.

Authors should verify names, affiliations, funding statements, and dataset identifiers during proof review. Accurate proofs reduce post publication corrections and improve indexing accuracy.

Confirm that keywords and abstracts reflect the final results and align with repository metadata.

Consistent dataset citation improves indexing accuracy and helps repositories link data to published articles. Include DOIs or accession numbers in both the data availability statement and references.

This linkage supports reproducibility and allows indexing systems to capture dataset relationships.

Indexing updates: Coverage can vary by platform and may update over time. If you need verification for a specific database or reporting requirement, contact [email protected].

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

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

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