Editor Benefits

Recognizing and supporting editorial leadership in otolaryngology.

Editors receive recognition for service and are listed as part of the JOA editorial community. This visibility supports professional credibility within ENT networks.

Editors shape the journal's direction by identifying emerging topics and recommending special issues. This role supports leadership within the otolaryngology field.

Editorial service connects you with global ENT researchers, clinicians, and guest editors. These connections often lead to collaboration and cross institution research.

Editors refine critical appraisal skills, learn best practices in peer review, and gain insight into research trends across otology, rhinology, laryngology, and head and neck care.

Serving as an editor helps elevate evidence standards in ENT care and ensures that high quality studies reach clinicians and researchers quickly. Your decisions shape future research priorities.

Editors receive decision templates, ethics guidance, and editorial office support for complex cases. Certificates and service documentation are 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