Otology and Neurotology

Aims & Scope

​​​​​Otology & Neurotology publishes original articles relating to both clinical and basic science aspects of otology, neurotology, and cranial base surgery.

As the foremost journal in its field, it has become the favored place for publishing the best of new science relating to the human ear and its diseases.

The broadly international character of its contributing authors, editorial board, and readership provides the Journal its decidedly global perspective.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.866

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	130

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6046

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2309

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Neuroscience, 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.

• Pathophysiology of M??ni??re's Syndrome: Are Symptoms Caused by Endolymphatic Hydrops?

  Citation: 443

  Authors: Saumil N., Joe C., Joseph B.

• Role of Electrode Placement as a Contributor to Variability in Cochlear Implant Outcomes

  Citation: 437

  Authors: Charles C., Timothy A., Laura K., Bruce R., Richard A., Gail J., Timothy E., Margaret W.

• Comparison of Pseudobinaural Hearing to Real Binaural Hearing Rehabilitation After Cochlear Implantation in Patients With Unilateral Deafness and Tinnitus

  Citation: 414

  Authors: Susan, Antje, Roland, Rainer, Christian, Stefanie, Gabriele, Thomas

• Incidence of Vestibular Schwannoma and Neurofibromatosis 2 in the North West of England over a 10-year Period: Higher Incidence than Previously Thought

  Citation: 339

  Authors: D. Gareth R., Anthony, Andrew, S., Nihal, Richard

• Incidence of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Thomas H., Jeffrey P.

• Bone-Conducted Sound: Physiological and Clinical Aspects

  Citation: 326

  Authors: Stefan, Richard L

• Relationship of Hearing Loss and Dementia

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Richard Klaus, Preston Daniel, Sarah, Maria C., Norman L., JoAnn T.

• New and Modified Reporting Systems from the Consensus Meeting on Systems for Reporting Results in Vestibular Schwannoma

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Jin, Mirko, Mario, David A.

• Conductive Hearing Loss Caused by Third-Window Lesions of the Inner Ear

  Citation: 293

  Authors: Saumil N., John J.

• Expression of Emotion and Quality of Life After Facial Nerve Paralysis

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Susan E., Nicholas J., Roger D., Glen R.

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