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JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

United StatesMedicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Otorhinolaryngology (Q1); Surgery (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
161H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.555SJR (2025)
2013-2026Coverage

About JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

About JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by American Medical Association (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2013-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 2168-619X, 2168-6181; H-index 161.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (161): Exceptionally high — 161 articles have each been cited at least 161 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery?
2168-619X, 2168-6181.

Who publishes JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery?
American Medical Association.

What are JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery's metrics?
H-index 161.

Is JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)2168-6181, 2168-619X
ISSN-L2168-6181
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationAmerican Medical Association
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex3,784
Citations recorded in OpenAlex75,004
OpenAlex H-index106
Years represented in OpenAlex1975–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Head and Neck Cancer Studies; Tracheal and airway disorders; Head and Neck Surgical Oncology; Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics; Voice and Speech Disorders; Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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