Ongoing Special Issue

Explore active ENT themes and contribute to focused research collections.

JOA maintains ongoing special issues that focus on high priority topics in otolaryngology. These collections highlight emerging evidence and accelerate dissemination of clinically important findings.

Authors can submit to ongoing collections throughout the year, with articles published on a rolling basis.

• Hearing loss, cochlear implants, and auditory rehabilitation
• Chronic rhinosinusitis and endoscopic sinus surgery
• Head and neck cancer diagnostics and outcomes
• Voice disorders, laryngeal surgery, and swallowing care
• Pediatric airway and sleep medicine

• Enhanced visibility through themed collections
• Focused readership among ENT specialists
• Opportunities to align with leading guest editor teams
• Rapid publication and open access dissemination

Select the appropriate special issue during submission and include a cover letter noting the theme. Manuscripts should clearly link outcomes to the collection focus.

All submissions undergo the same single blind peer review process and editorial quality checks.

Check the journal website regularly for new special issue announcements and submission deadlines. The editorial office can also provide guidance on emerging themes.

The editorial office can help determine the best fit for your manuscript and provide timeline guidance. Contact [email protected] for questions about eligibility or scope alignment.

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

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

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