World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Aims & Scope

The World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (WJOHNS) is an international peer-reviewed journal which encompasses advances in clinical practice, as well as contributions in basic and translational research pertaining to the field of otorhinolaryngology – head and neck surgery.

Submissions related to all aspects of the field are highly encouraged including those in head and neck surgery and oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, laryngology, neurolaryngology, rhinology, skull base surgery, otology, neurotology, sleep medicine and surgery, as well as pediatric and general otolaryngology.

Original papers exploring related fields such as allergy and immunology, maxillofacial rehabilitation, audiology, auditory and vestibular neuroscience, vestibular therapy, speech and swallowing disorders, and craniofacial pathology are encouraged.

WJOHNS is intended to be a key resource for clinicians, allied health specialists, and researchers in the fields of otorhinolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery and oncology.

To this end, the editorial board consists of renowned specialists from around the world with a broad range of expertise.

The Journal is published quarterly a year by Wiley starting from 1st January 2022 and includes original clinical manuscripts (retrospective case series, prospective studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses), and novel basic science and translational research studies.

All submissions undergo rigorous single-blinded peer review and, if published, benefit from distribution to an international readership.

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

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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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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• Author instructions
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• Plagiarism url
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Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,650.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

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• Influence of medications on taste and smell

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Susan S.

• Overview of smartphone applications for sleep analysis

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Adrian A., M. Boyd

• Anatomy and physiology of the palatine tonsils, adenoids, and lingual tonsils

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Alexandra, Jason R., Laura

• Nutrition and taste and smell dysfunction

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Jonathan C., Richard D.

• Biofilms in chronic rhinosinusitis: Pathophysiology and therapeutic strategies

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Judd H., Wayne D., Ali, Nadeem A., Waleed M.

• Etiology of sinonasal inverted papilloma: A narrative review

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Ming‐Jie, Julia E.

• Thirty years of endoscopic sinus surgery: What have we learned?

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Bobby A., David W.

• Head trauma and olfactory function

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Jessica, Richard M., Evan R.