Guidelines

The Annals of Otolaryngology has detailed author guidelines to ensure the submission and publication process is smooth and adheres to the journal's standards. Here are key points:

Manuscript Submission: Authors must submit original work that is not under consideration elsewhere. Submissions are done online through the Annals of Otolaryngology website.

Manuscript Types: The journal accepts various types of articles, including original research, reviews, case reports, and editorials.

Formatting Requirements: Manuscripts should be prepared following the journal's specific formatting guidelines, including structured abstracts, keywords, and appropriate referencing styles.

Manuscript Preparation

• Abstract and Keywords: Include a structured abstract (objective, methods, results, conclusion) and 3-5 keywords.
• Text Formatting: Use standard formatting for headings, tables, figures, and references.
• References: Follow the recommended citation style, ensuring all references are complete and correctly formatted.

Ethical Standards

• Ethical Approval: Ensure that studies involving human or animal subjects have appropriate ethical approvals.
• Informed Consent: Obtain and document informed consent from all participants.

Acknowledgments

• Contributions: Acknowledge all contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship.
• Funding: Disclose sources of funding for the research.
• Conflicts of Interest: Declare any potential conflicts of interest.

Additional Guidelines

• Figures and Tables: Ensure high-quality images and appropriately labeled tables.
• Supplementary Material: Submit supplementary data and materials if applicable.
• Proofs: Authors will receive proofs for correction before publication.