Reviewer Register

Join the JOA reviewer community and strengthen ENT scholarship.

JOA invites reviewers with expertise in otolaryngology, audiology, speech pathology, head and neck surgery, and related fields. Reviewers should have a record of scholarly publications or clinical research experience.

• Provide clear, objective feedback
• Assess methodology, outcomes, and ethics
• Respect confidentiality and disclose conflicts
• Meet review timelines or communicate delays

Create your reviewer profile through ManuscriptZone and list your ENT subspecialties and methodological strengths.

• Register at https://oap.manuscriptzone.net/auth/register
• Add keywords for hearing, airway, or head and neck topics
• Confirm availability and contact details

Accurate keywords and methods expertise help the editorial office match you with relevant manuscripts. Update your profile as your research focus evolves.

Reviewers receive recognition for service and may request certificates. Consistent contributions can lead to editorial opportunities.

Reviewers must keep manuscripts confidential and use submitted data only for review purposes. Any conflicts of interest should be disclosed so assignments can be reassigned if needed.

Ethical concerns, including potential plagiarism or data integrity issues, should be reported to the editorial office with clear evidence.

Professional, respectful feedback strengthens the review process and protects the scholarly record.

• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
• Disclose conflicts before accepting
• Flag ethics concerns to editors
• Provide objective, evidence based feedback
• Respect reviewer deadlines

Reviewer service improves critical appraisal skills and provides early access to emerging ENT research. These insights can inform clinical practice and future studies.

JOA acknowledges reviewer contributions and offers certificates or service documentation on request.

Consistent, high quality reviews can lead to invitations for editorial roles or special issue participation.

• Recognition for review service
• Certificates for professional records
• Opportunities for editorial advancement
• Improved critical appraisal skills
• Networking within ENT research

Reviewers receive structured templates and guidance on evaluating study design, outcomes, and ethical compliance. This support helps deliver consistent, actionable feedback.

If questions arise during review, the editorial office can provide clarification on scope, reporting standards, or conflict of interest expectations.

Clear communication strengthens review quality and improves author experience.

• Structured review templates
• Guidance on reporting standards
• Support for ethics questions
• Clarification on scope alignment
• Timely response expectations

Reviews are typically expected within 14 to 21 days. If additional time is required, notify the editorial office early.

Prompt reviews support the journal's decision timelines and improve author satisfaction.

• Confirm availability before accepting
• Communicate delays early
• Submit reviews on schedule

High quality reviews focus on study design, outcomes, and clarity. Comment on strengths as well as limitations so authors can improve clinical relevance and reporting quality.

When suggesting revisions, explain why changes are needed and cite specific sections to guide authors efficiently.

• Assess methods and outcomes clearly
• Check ethics approvals and consent
• Review figures and data accuracy
• Note gaps in clinical interpretation