Aims
The Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Airway and Facial Plastic Surgery (JOAFPS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, innovative, and clinically impactful research across the full spectrum of otorhinolaryngology–head and neck surgery, airway science, dental, and craniofacial disciplines.
The journal’s core mission is to advance translational science by integrating:
- Fundamental and molecular research
- Cell culture and experimental models
- Clinical and surgical innovations
JOAFPS promotes a bench-to-bedside and back-to-bench approach, ensuring that discoveries in basic science are translated into safe, effective, and patient-centered clinical applications.
Scope
JOAFPS welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base
- Chronic rhinosinusitis (including CRSwNP)
- Nasal airway physiology and airflow dynamics
- Endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery
Airway and Sleep Medicine
- Unified airway concept (upper–lower airway interaction)
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Airway inflammation and immunology
- Functional airway surgery
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty
- Facial rejuvenation and minimally invasive techniques
- Grafts, flaps, and reconstructive strategies
- Patient-reported outcome measures (FACE-Q, ROE)
Otology and Neurotology
- Hearing loss and rehabilitation
- Middle ear and inner ear disorders
- Vestibular diseases
Laryngology and Voice Disorders
- Voice disorders and therapy
- Laryngeal surgery and airway reconstruction
Head and Neck Surgery
- Head and neck oncology
- Reconstructive surgery
- Salivary gland and thyroid disorders
Allergy and Immunology
- Allergic rhinitis and airway diseases
- Immunotherapy
- Inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions
Basic Sciences and Experimental Research
- Molecular biology and cellular mechanisms in ENT
- Cell culture studies
- Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Biomaterials and wound healing
- Drug delivery systems (including nose-to-brain pathways)
- In vitro and in vivo experimental models
Dentistry, Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Sciences
- Dentistry and Oral Health
- Oral-systemic interactions and airway diseases
- Periodontal inflammation and upper airway pathology
- Dental implications of ENT disorders
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthognathic surgery
- Craniofacial deformities and reconstruction
- TMJ disorders
- Trauma and reconstructive surgery of the face
Orthodontics and Airway
- Craniofacial growth and airway development
- Orthodontic interventions and airway function
- Sleep-disordered breathing and dentofacial structures
- Digital orthodontics and 3D planning
Innovations and Emerging Technologies
- Artificial intelligence in ENT and craniofacial analysis
- Image-guided and navigation surgery
- Minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
- 3D printing and surgical simulation
Article Types
- Original Research Articles
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
- Narrative Reviews
- Surgical Techniques
- Case Series
- Short Communications
- Letters to the Editor
Target Audience
- Otorhinolaryngologists
- Facial plastic surgeons
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
- Orthodontists and dentists
- Sleep medicine specialists
- Translational researchers