Impact Factor
2.66
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.69
108 total citations
h5-index
17
h5 depth signal
Cited share
52.2%
35 of 67
Total citations
108
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.56
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.8%
3 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
99
United States
73
Germany
39
Turkey
35
Japan
28
Citing Fields of Research
Auditory Loss
103
Oncology
90
Cosmetic Surgery
88
Laryngology
63
Smell & Taste Science
44
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
5,287
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
67
35 cited publications
Last 12 months
28
2.8 publications/month
Open access share
35.7%
10 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
99 citing publications
Leading citing field
Auditory Loss
103 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
15 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v34n1, 1972-
v34n1, 1972-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cosmetic Surgery
Smell & Taste Science
Auditory Loss
Laryngology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Gesellschaft Schweizerischer Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenärzte
Contributor
Nederlandse Keel-Neus-Oorheelkundige Vereeniging
Broad Categories
Otolaryngology
Smell & Taste Science
Oncology
Auditory Loss
Cosmetic Surgery
Laryngology
MeSH Descriptors
Otolaryngology
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1159/orl/aegag007
Open DOI
Surgical and Oncological Outcomes Following Excision of Head and Neck Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Objectives: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) frequently arise in the head and neck region and require careful surgical management. This study aimed to evaluate the surgical and oncological outcomes of head and...
02
DOI 10.1159/orl/aegag008
Open DOI
Corticosteroid Burden and Hearing Outcomes in Eosinophilic Otitis Media With and Without Biologic Therapy: A Pilot Retrospective Cohort Study
Introduction: Eosinophilic otitis media (EOM) is a refractory, type 2–driven form of otitis media that often requires repeated local and/or systemic corticosteroid therapy. Biologic agents prescribed for comorbid type 2 airway disease ma...
03
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DOI 10.1159/orl/aegag009
Open DOI
Taste loss and aging
Background: There is a certain degree of “redundancy” in the taste system to maintain a stable whole-mouth taste sensation. However, as the compensatory redundancy of the taste system becomes inadequate to offset age related structural a...
05
DOI 10.1159/orl/aegag005
Open DOI
A Multidimensional Approach to 12-Month Response to Mepolizumab in Severe Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Real-World Single-Centre Study
Introduction: Although randomised clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of mepolizumab in severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), treatment response in routine clinical practice extends beyond sinonasal outcome...
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DOI 10.1159/orl/aegag002
Open DOI
Patient Perspectives on a Hypothetical Olfactory Implant: A French Survey
Introduction: Smell loss severely impacts quality of life, and current treatment options remain limited. Emerging concepts such as olfactory implants, combining an external electronic nose and an intracranial neurostimulator, raise impor...
08
DOI 10.1159/orl/aegag004
Open DOI
Isolated Fractures of the Nose Are Associated with Olfactory Impairment
Introduction: Many studies investigated olfactory function following head trauma, but surprisingly few studies looked at smell loss following fractures of the nose. The aim of this study was to examine whether isolated fractures of the n...
09
DOI 10.1159/orl/aegag003
Open DOI
Minimal requirements for a meaningful workup in patients with smell and taste disorders – A practical guideline based on expert opinion
Background Despite the high prevalence of smell disorders, there are only a few centres specialising in the evaluation and treatment of patients with smell and taste disorders. While the comprehensive evaluation at centres requires consi...
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DOI 10.1159/000551302
Open DOI
Vitamin A-Containing Intranasal Drops Improve Odour Detection Threshold
Introduction: Retinoic acid, a metabolite of vitamin A (VA), has been shown in animal work to support olfactory receptor neuron regeneration. A limited amount of clinical research has also demonstrated potential therapeutic benefit in pa...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Issues for 1979-2007 called: Journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties.
Issues for 2008- called: Journal for oto-rhino-laryngology, head and neck surgery.
Subtitle varies slightly: Journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its borderlands, 1972-78.
Supplements accompany some numbers.
Also issued online.
Articles in English, German, or French.
Official organ of the Gesellschaft Schweiz. Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenärzte, 1972-76; and organ of the Nederlandse Keel-Neus-Oorheelkundige Vereeniging, 1972-78.
Vol. 42, no. 1-2 (1980)19920831 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper