Journal profile · Otorhinolaryngology
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
ISSN 0194-5998 · eISSN 1097-6817 · SAGE Publications Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1981
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.54; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,600; median 157 days to acceptance (131 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 386 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY is published by SAGE Publications Inc. and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Tracheal and airway disorders, Ear Surgery and Otitis Media and Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, together about 24.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Otorhinolaryngology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The mission of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is to publish contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders) that can be used by otolaryngologists, clinicians, scientists, and specialists to improve patient care and public health. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is read by otolaryngologists, audiologists, allergists, immunologists, plastic surgeons, general surgeons, speech pathologists, scientists, and other related specialists. Indexing information Abstracts on Hygiene & Communicable Diseases (CABI) Agricultural Economics Database (CABI) CAB Abstracts® (CABI) Current Contents: Clinical Medicine (Clarivate Analytics) Embase (Elsevier) Environmental Science Database (CABI) Global Health (CABI) MEDLINE/PubMed (NLM) Nutrition & Food Sciences Database (CABI) Nutrition Abstracts & Reviews Series A: Human & Experimental (CABI) Science Citation Index Expanded (Clarivate Analytics) SCOPUS (Elsevier) Tropical Diseases Bulletin (CABI) Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Otorhinolaryngology
Editor-in-chief Cecelia E. SchmalbachPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Canada 4, Taiwan, China 3, Italy 3, Japan 2, Mexico 2 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Tracheal and airway disordersMedicine9.6%
- Ear Surgery and Otitis MediaMedicine7.6%
- Head and Neck Surgical OncologyMedicine7.1%
- Sinusitis and nasal conditionsMedicine6.4%
- Head and Neck Cancer StudiesMedicine5.7%
- Voice and Speech DisordersMedicine5.7%
- Nasal Surgery and Airway StudiesMedicine4.9%
- Vestibular and auditory disordersNeuroscience4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Otorhinolaryngology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Surgery | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Otorhinolaryngology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Surgery | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Otorhinolaryngology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Surgery | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceMEDLINEPubMedEmbaseCAB AbstractsCurrent ContentsPublisher website
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
- Impact factor
- 2.54LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 4.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.06LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.55LetPub ·
- h-index
- 109LetPub ·
- h-index
- 189OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 9,495OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.62OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 27.23%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 337LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 350Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 1,155,264Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 30,936 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 375 | 214 | 82 |
| 2025 | 386 | 239 | 796 |
| 2024 | 486 | 308 | 2,390 |
| 2023 | 452 | 260 | 3,778 |
| 2022 | 270 | 44 | 2,574 |
| 2021 | 423 | 102 | 4,926 |
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 Crossref · to
157 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 117 days – 217 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 29 days (131 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 195 days
- Sample
- 131 articles with submission and acceptance dates (848 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)
- 2–4 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 20%Publisher website ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 20%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 34 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 34 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 121 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 23 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,600 / EUR 3,100 / GBP 2,650 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- AMA
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted12, with length limits
- case reportReport of a truly unique, highly relevant, and educationally valuable case. Submissions should have a title page, have no abstract, and include an Introduction …main text ≤ 700 words · figures and tables ≤ 2 · references ≤ 5
- commentaryCommunication of a novel, scientifically based opinion or insight as an independent contribution, or regarding a manuscript published in Otolaryngology–Head and…main text ≤ 150 words · abstract ≤ 150 words · figures and tables ≤ 5 · references ≤ 10
- editorialAuthorship Papers should only be submitted for consideration once consent is given by all contributing authors. Those submitting papers should carefully check t…Length not stated
- ethics in practiceEthics in Practice A case-based discussion of contemporary ethical issues arising in the field of otolaryngology.Length not stated
- hypothesisOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery publishes the article types defined below. When submitting your manuscript, please follow the instructions relevant to the …Length not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor regarding published material or information of timely interest. If the letter is related to a previously published article, it must be sub…main text ≤ 400 words · figures and tables ≤ 1 · references ≤ 5
- original researchOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery publishes the article types defined below. When submitting your manuscript, please follow the instructions relevant to the …Length not stated
- patient safety/quality improvement (ps/qi)Patient Safety/Quality Improvement (PS/QI) Original research aimed to improve patient safety and the quality of otolaryngology care.Length not stated
- reviewOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery publishes the article types defined below. When submitting your manuscript, please follow the instructions relevant to the …main text ≤ 4,500 words
- surveyOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery publishes the article types defined below. When submitting your manuscript, please follow the instructions relevant to the …Length not stated
- systematic reviewCritical assessments of literature and data sources on important clinical topics in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Systematic reviews that reduce bias wi…main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · figures and tables ≤ 15
- systematic reviews (including meta-analyses)Systematic Reviews (including Meta-analyses) Critical assessments of literature and data sources on important clinical topics in otolaryngology-head and neck su…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
Wiley’s guidance on artificial intelligence generated content (such as ChatGPT) is available here. If an author has used Artificial intelligence generated content (AIGC) tools — such as ChatGPT and others based on large language models (LLMs) — to develop any portion of their manuscript, its use must be described, transparently and in detail, in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Papers should only be submitted for consideration once consent is given by all contributing authors. Those submitting papers should carefully check that all those whose work contributed to the paper are acknowledged as contributing authors. The list of authors should include all those who can legitimately claim authorship. This is all those who: Made a substantial contribution to the concept or de…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing and Data Availability
Encourages data sharing and data availability statements. Model summary
This journal encourages data sharing. Review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you will be able to see and select the data availability statement that is right for your submission. Subject to appropriate ethical and legal considerations, authors are encouraged to: Share your research data in a relevant public data repository Include a data availability statement linking to your data. If it is not …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics PUBLICATION ETHICS
Follows COPE core practices and handles research and publication misconduct. Model summary
Both Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Wiley are committed to upholding the integrity of the academic record. We encourage authors to refer to Wiley's Best Practice Guidelines on Research Integrity and Publishing Ethics. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery follows the core practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and handles cases of research and publication misconduct accor…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Reproduction of Copyright Material
Third-party copyrighted material requires credit and written permission from copyright owners. Model summary
If excerpts from copyrighted works owned by third parties are included, credit must be shown in the contribution. It is your responsibility to also obtain written permission for reproduction from the copyright owners. For more information visit Wiley’s Copyright Terms & Conditions FAQ. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining written permission to reproduce the material "in print and …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Copyright, Open Access, and Licensing
Encourages use of ORCID IDs. Model summary
Before publication, the journal requires the author as the rights holder to sign a publication license. The corresponding author should complete and sign the license and submit the form with the other manuscript files in Editorial Manager. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s publication license is a transfer of copyright agreement; the journal owner is the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Hea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review SUBMISSION AND PEER REVIEW PROCESS
Submitting Your Manuscript Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is hosted on Editorial Manager, a web based online submission and peer review system. Visit https://otohns.edmgr.com/ to login and submit your article online. We recommend using the most current version of Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (recommended), or Safari as browsers. IMPORTANT: Please check whether you already have an a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
Uses iThenticate CrossCheck to detect overlapping/similar text in submissions. Model summary
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Wiley take issues of copyright infringement, plagiarism or other breaches of best practice in publication very seriously. We seek to protect the rights of our authors and we always investigate claims of plagiarism or misuse of published articles. Equally, we seek to protect the reputation of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery against malpractice. Submitte…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint policy
Preprints are accepted for review; submitted versions may be posted to a preprint server at any time. Model summary
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery will consider for review articles previously available as preprints. You may also post the submitted version of a manuscript to a preprint server at any time. You are requested to update any pre-publication versions with a link to the final published article. Please find the Wiley preprint policy here.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Reporting Guidelines
The relevant EQUATOR Network reporting guidelines should be followed depending on the type of study. For example, all randomized controlled trials submitted for publication should include a completed CONSORT flow chart as a cited figure and the completed CONSORT checklist should be uploaded with your submission as a supplementary file. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should include the comple…
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
- SAGE Publications Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1981
- ISSN
- 0194-5998
- Electronic ISSN
- 1097-6817
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 175, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
What CAS zone is OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Otorhinolaryngology / Surgery. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.54; CiteScore 4.7, h-index 189.
How long does peer review take at OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY?
Based on the dates recorded on 131 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 157 days (interquartile range 117–217 days); authors report an average review time of 2–4 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 20% (2025). 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 OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: AMA; Graphical abstract: Optional. 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 OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Canada (4), Taiwan, China (3) and Italy (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science, MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, CAB Abstracts and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY open access, and what is the APC?
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,600.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .