Clinical Otolaryngology

Aims & Scope

Clinical Otolaryngology is a bimonthly journal devoted to clinically-oriented research papers of the highest scientific standards dealing with: current otorhinolaryngological practice audiology, otology, balance, rhinology, larynx, voice and paediatric ORL head and neck oncology head and neck plastic and reconstructive surgery continuing medical education and ORL training The emphasis is on high quality new work in the clinical field and on fresh, original research.

Each issue begins with an editorial expressing the personal opinions of an individual with a particular knowledge of a chosen subject.

The main body of each issue is then devoted to original papers carrying important results for those working in the field.

In addition, topical review articles are published discussing a particular subject in depth, including not only the opinions of the author but also any controversies surrounding the subject. • Negative/null results In order for research to advance, negative results, which often make a valuable contribution to the field, should be published.

However, articles containing negative or null results are frequently not considered for publication or rejected by journals.

We welcome papers of this kind, where appropriate and valid power calculations are included that give confidence that a negative result can be relied upon.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9055

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	742

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.637

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	84

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Psychometric validity of the 22‐item Sinonasal Outcome Test

  Citation: 1219

  Authors: C., S., R., V.J., J.P.

• A controlled clinical trial of a therapeutic bacteriophage preparation in chronic otitis due to antibiotic‐resistant <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>; a preliminary report of efficacy

  Citation: 718

  Authors: A., C.H., E.E., D.R.

• Prognostic factors of neck node metastasis

  Citation: 352

  Authors: G. B., A. A., E. A. VAN, H., A. A. M.

• Sleep nasendoscopy: a technique of assessment in snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea

  Citation: 312

  Authors: C. B., M.

• Human papillomavirus and head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

  Citation: 288

  Authors: C.G.L., J.A.C., M., R.S., M.A., S.J.

• Eustachian tube dysfunction: consensus statement on definition, types, clinical presentation and diagnosis

  Citation: 277

  Authors: A.G.M., M.F., C.C., C., L.H., K.J., G., R.J., D., J.T., H., V.J.

• A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the role of positron emission tomography in the follow up of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma following radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy

  Citation: 257

  Authors: M.G., C., H.M.

• Correlation between subjective and objective evaluation of the nasal airway. A systematic review of the highest level of evidence

  Citation: 236

  Authors: R.F., H.D., A., K., G.J.

• European position paper on drug‐induced sleep endoscopy: 2017 Update

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Andrea, Marina, Madeline J., Bhik, Nico, Evert, Joachim, Marcello, Marc, Clemens, Michael, Filippo, Ruggero Massimo, Alberto, Riccardo, Anneclaire, Patty Elisabeth, Winfried, Ottavio, Giovanni, Olivier M., Claudio

• The relationship between hearing impairment and cognitive function: a meta‐analysis in adults

  Citation: 183

  Authors: D.S., M., C.G., R.H., R.S.

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