ABOUT THE JOURNAL
UP State Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (UPJOHNS)
Overview
The UP State Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (UPJOHNS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, biannual journal published by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India – Uttar Pradesh Chapter (UPAOI). The journal is available in both print and online formats.
The journal publishes high-quality scientific research in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery and allied specialties.
UPJOHNS adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing as recommended by DOAJ, COPE, ICMJE, and WAME.
Peer Review Model: Double-blind peer review
The journal promotes research that is:
• Ethical
• Evidence-based
• Clinically relevant
• Scientifically robust
Areas of Interest
- Otology and Neurotology
• Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Laryngology and Voice Disorders
• Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology
• Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
• Audiology and Hearing Sciences
• Cochlear Implantation and Implant Otology
• Skull Base Surgery
• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Thyroid and Salivary Gland Surgery
• Allergy and Immunology
• Sleep Medicine and Airway Disorders
• Speech and Swallowing Disorders
• Neuro-otology
• Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive ENT Procedures
Open Access Policy
UPJOHNS provides immediate open access to its content, based on the principle that unrestricted access supports the global exchange of scientific knowledge.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
This journal does not charge any fees at any stage, including submission, peer review, editorial processing, or publication.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0),
which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium,
provided the original work is properly cited.
License details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
The journal adheres to best practices recommended by:
• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
• DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice
All stakeholders must follow ethical standards related to:
• Authorship
• Plagiarism
• Conflict of interest
• Ethical approval
• Informed consent
• Data integrity
• Confidentiality
Detailed policies are available in the Publication Ethics and Editorial Policies section.
Publication frequency clarity
“Published biannually (January–June, July–December)”
Plagiarism Policy
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools.
Manuscripts involving:
• Plagiarism
• Duplicate publication
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Image manipulation
• Unethical practices
will be rejected.
Conflict of Interest Policy
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose conflicts of interest.
If none exist:
Authors must include a Conflict-of-Interest statement. If none exist, authors should state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
Appeals and Complaints Policy
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by contacting the editorial office.
All appeals and complaints are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Research Ethics Policy
All research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical standards.
Authors must provide:
• Ethics Committee approval
• Informed consent
• Clinical trial registration (if applicable)
• Animal ethics approval (if applicable)
AI-Assisted Content Policy
- AI use must be disclosed
• AI cannot be listed as authors
• Authors remain responsible for content
Corrections and Retractions Policy
Handled as per COPE guidelines, including corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern.
Editorial Responsibilities
Editors ensure fair, unbiased, and confidential handling of manuscripts and make decisions based solely on academic merit.
Digital Archiving and Preservation
The journal participates in PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and allows self-archiving in institutional and subject repositories.
Authors are permitted to archive preprints, accepted manuscripts, and published versions of their articles without embargo.
All articles remain permanently accessible.
Ownership and Revenue Sources
Owned and published by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India – Uttar Pradesh Chapter.
The publisher does not influence editorial decisions. Editorial independence is strictly maintained.
Association of Otolaryngologists of India – Uttar Pradesh Chapter, India Office Bearers:
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President |
Hon Secretary |
Hon. Treasurer |
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Professor & Head Department of ENT IMS BHU Varanasi Phone: 9452562800 Email: rajesh_8k@bhu.ac.in
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Dr. H P Singh Professor Department of ENT King George Medical University Lucknow Phone: 94560 48923 Email: drhpsingh77@gmail.com |
Dr. Rajat Jain Associate Professor Department of ENT King George Medical University Lucknow Phone: 77549 15828 Email: dr_rajat01@rediffmail.com
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The full editorial board, along with affiliations, is available on the journal website.
Advertising Policy
The journal does not currently accept advertisements.
Any future advertising will not influence editorial decisions.
Privacy Statement
Personal data collected during submission and peer review is used solely for editorial purposes and is not shared with third parties.
The journal does not engage in unsolicited or aggressive manuscript solicitation practices.
Distribution
Print copies are distributed to members of the association, medical institutions, and specialists.
Online access is freely available worldwide.
Administrative Office
UPAOI Office
Department of ENT – Head & Neck Surgery
King George’s Medical University (KGMU)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226003, India
Email: upaoi.office@gmail.com
Office Bearers Contact Information
Website: https://www.upjohns.co.in
General Email: upaoijournal@gmail.com
Editor: editor@upjohns.co.in
Editorial Chairman: chairman@upjohns.co.in