Journal profile · Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
ISSN 2251-7251 · eISSN 2251-726X · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; median 177 days to acceptance (80 articles, last 24 months); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology is published by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sinusitis and nasal conditions, Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies and Ear Surgery and Otitis Media, together about 23.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Otorhinolaryngology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology is dedicated to publishing the highest quality research in both clinical and basic science aspects of Otorhinolaryngology and related fields. As an international, peer-reviewed, English-language journal, it serves as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research, innovative techniques, and comprehensive reviews. The journal welcomes a wide range of contributions, including original research articles, technical evaluations, systematic reviews, short communications and more. With a focus on Otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and allied disciplines, the journal aims to advance knowledge, foster collaboration, and support the global community of researchers and clinicians in improving patient care and outcomes.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology
Editor-in-chief Mohammad RezaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 6, United States 4, Türkiye 1, United Arab Emirates 1 (12 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Sinusitis and nasal conditionsMedicine8.1%
- Nasal Surgery and Airway StudiesMedicine8.1%
- Ear Surgery and Otitis MediaMedicine7.3%
- Otolaryngology and Infectious DiseasesMedicine6.5%
- Hearing Loss and RehabilitationNeuroscience5.7%
- Head and Neck Cancer StudiesMedicine5.7%
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, GeneticsNeuroscience5.7%
- Tracheal and airway disordersMedicine5.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otorhinolaryngology | Q3 | 80/123 | 35th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PubMedPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, Index Medicus, Islamic World Science Citation Database (ISC), Iranian Journal Database (Magiran)
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.24LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.64LetPub ·
- h-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 80 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
177 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 85 days – 248 days
- Acceptance to online
- —
- Submission to online
- —
- Sample
- 80 articles with submission and acceptance dates (92 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted11, with length limits
- case reportThis journal accepts original papers, review articles, case reports and Rapid communications in the fields of clinical and basic science aspect of otorhinolaryn…Length not stated
- original paperThis journal accepts original papers, review articles, case reports and Rapid communications in the fields of clinical and basic science aspect of otorhinolaryn…Length not stated
- original researchThis journal accepts original papers, review articles, case reports and Rapid communications in the fields of clinical and basic science aspect of otorhinolaryn…Length not stated
- rapid communicationThis journal accepts original papers, review articles, case reports and Rapid communications in the fields of clinical and basic science aspect of otorhinolaryn…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- rapid communicationsThis journal accepts original papers, review articles, case reports and Rapid communications in the fields of clinical and basic science aspect of otorhinolaryn…Length not stated
- reviewgs: Objective, data sources, methods of review, results, and conclusions Word count: Maximum 4000 words (introduction to conclusion) Figures/Tables: No more tha…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- review articleThis journal accepts original papers, review articles, case reports and Rapid communications in the fields of clinical and basic science aspect of otorhinolaryn…Length not stated
- short communicationshort communicationsLength not stated
- systematic reviewsystematic reviewsLength not stated
- systematic reviewsThis journal accepts original papers, review articles, case reports and Rapid communications in the fields of clinical and basic science aspect of otorhinolaryn…Length not stated
- technical evaluationtechnical evaluationsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePeer review
- Peer review
Double-blind peer review; reviewer and author identities concealed from each other throughout the review process. Model summary
This journal uses Double-blind review, which means that both the reviewer and author identities are concealed from the reviewers, and vice versa, throughout the review process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2251-7251
- Electronic ISSN
- 2251-726X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 38, Issue 5 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
How long does peer review take at Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology?
Based on the dates recorded on 80 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 177 days (interquartile range 85–248 days); authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology based?
Of the 12 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (6), United States (4) and Türkiye (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology open access, and what is the APC?
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .