Maintaining the editability of source files throughout the submission and revision process is paramount. Incomplete submission of editable source files will prevent review of your article. Please submit your manuscript in a standard word processing format.
Categories of articles Original Research Articles:
Original research relevant to clinical Otorhinolaryngology must be submitted. Each submission necessitates a structured abstract (≤250 words) that includes aims, materials and methods, results, and conclusions. Three to five keywords should accompany the abstract. The manuscript body should be structured as follows:
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
Word count should range from 2500 to 3500 words, with a maximum of six tables and three figures. Review articles or systematic literature assessments should adhere to a word count of 2000-3000 words (excluding tables, figures, and references).
Case Reports:
Case reports should meticulously document uncommon clinical presentations or conditions. Each submission must thoroughly describe novel or unusual aspects of ethology, diagnosis, or management that significantly advance current medical understanding. Submissions should be concise, limited to 1500 words, and structured to include a 150-word abstract:
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Case report
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
A maximum of four tables or figures are permitted, along with a maximum of fifteen recent references.
Letters to the Editor:
We welcome comments on articles published in the NJORL within six months of their publication date. The Editorial Board may, at its discretion, forward the letter to the original authors for a response; both the letter and the reply may be published concurrently. Letters are limited to 800 words, no figure or table, 5 to ten recent references and should not include an abstract or keywords.
A maximum of four tables or figures are permitted, along with a maximum of fifteen recent references.
Manuscript submission:
This open-access, peer-reviewed journal accepts submissions only if they are original works not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permissions for any previously published figures, tables, or text passages intended for print and online publication; proof of such permissions must accompany the submission. Otherwise, all materials are considered the authors’ original work. The publisher disclaims all liability for any subsequent copyright infringement claims.
Title Page
Ensure the title page includes the following information:
Title
The title should be concise and informative. Author information
• Author names: Surname first and initials of each author.
• Author affiliations should follow this format: Institution, (Department), City, (State), Country.
• Please provide the corresponding author’s contact information, including a clearly stated name and a valid email address.
• Running head should be given
Abstract
The abstract must be concise, limited to 250 words or less, and free of undefined abbreviations and unspecified references.
Keywords
Please provide three to five keywords. Text Text Formatting
• Please submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word format.
• Double-spacing
• Alignment: Full-justified paragraphs
• Employ 10-point Times Roman, for textual content.
• Employ italics for emphasis
• Please ensure the file is saved in DOCX format (compatible with Word 2013 and later) or DOC format (for older Word versions).
Abbreviations
All abbreviations must be defined upon their initial use and maintained consistently throughout the document.
Scientific style
Please consistently utilize internationally recognized units of measurement (SI units).
References
1. The journal accepts only Vancouver style referencing. In-text citations must be superscript numerals. For example:
• Academic work is always based on originality.1
• Many academic works contribute to improved knowledge.1-6, 19
2. The reference list should comprise only published works cited within the text.
3. References should be numbered consecutively. DOIs should be included as full links whenever available.
Tables and Figures:
Must be clear, concise, self-explanatory and properly referenced in the text. Tables
• All tables should be assigned numbers using Arabic numerals.
• Tables must consistently be referenced in the text according to their sequential numerical order.
• For every table, kindly provide a caption that clearly describes the elements presented within the table.
• Please specify any previously published works by providing the original source as a reference at the conclusion of the table caption.
• Use footnotes to explain abbreviations or symbols
Figure Lettering
• Keep lettering consistently sized throughout your final-sized artwork.
• Do not include titles or captions within your illustrations.
Figure Numbering
• All illustrations shall be designated with Arabic numerals for standardization purposes.
• Figures must consistently be referenced within the text in a sequential numerical format.
• Figure components ought to be identified using uppercase letters (A, B, C, etc.).
Figure Captions
• Every figure is to be accompanied by a brief caption that clearly describes its content. Please ensure that these captions are included in the manuscript’s text file rather than in the figure file.
• Numbers should not be followed by any punctuation, and there should be no punctuation at the conclusion of the caption.
• Please acknowledge previously published works by providing the original source as a reference citation at the conclusion of the figure caption.
Ethical responsibilities of authors
Adherence to rigorous scientific methodologies, encompassing the following, ensures the integrity of research and its presentation:
• The manuscript must not be submitted to multiple journals for concurrent evaluation.
• All submitted work must be original and previously unpublished in any form or language, except for instances where the submission expands upon prior work. Transparency regarding the reuse of materials is crucial to avoid concerns about self-plagiarism.
• To maintain research integrity, a single study should not be artificially divided into multiple submissions for different journals or sequential submissions to the same journal.
• Findings must be presented transparently and accurately, avoiding fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation, including image manipulation. Authors are expected to comply with all relevant disciplinary guidelines for data acquisition, selection, and processing.
• All presented data, text, and theories are original works, with proper attribution given to any external sources. Verbatim copying requires quotation marks, and copyrighted material necessitates secured permissions. This includes summaries and paraphrases.
• The journal make may use software to screen for plagiarism.
• Authors must ensure they have obtained necessary permissions for the use of software, questionnaires, web surveys, and scales in their studies, as applicable.
• All articles, including research and non-research publications (opinion, review, and commentary), require appropriate and relevant literature citations to substantiate claims. Excessive self-citation or coordinated self-citation among multiple authors is strongly discouraged.
• Submissions must explicitly identify research with potential for misuse that could threaten public health or national security, including dual-use research. The journal will not consider such submissions.
• Authors are required to verify the accuracy of the author group, corresponding author, and author order prior to submission; post-acceptance authorship changes are not permitted.
• To uphold the integrity and transparency of research, and to ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards, authors are required to disclose their funding sources, any potential conflicts of interest—whether financial or otherwise—obtain informed consent from human participants (if applicable). The corresponding author should be ready to compile documentation demonstrating adherence to these ethical standards and to provide it upon request during the peer review process or after publication.
However, upon suspicion of misconduct or alleged fraud during manuscript consideration, the journal and/or publisher will reject and return the manuscript.
Disclosures and declarations
Authors must disclose all funding sources, financial or non-financial interests, ethics committee approvals for human and/or animal research, informed consent for human participants, and animal welfare statements, as applicable. The necessity of such disclosures depends on both journal and article scope. Given that submitted work may impact public health or welfare, authors are responsible for including all relevant disclosures and declarations.
Corresponding author responsibilities:
A designated corresponding author represents all co-authors, addressing any inquiries regarding the accuracy and integrity of the research.
Authorial revisions.
Authors are required to precisely identify the author group, corresponding author, and author sequence during manuscript submission. Post-acceptance alterations to authorship, encompassing additions, removals, or resequencing of authors, and changes to the corresponding author, are prohibited. Author additions or deletions during the revision phase are generally disallowed, although exceptions may be warranted. Any proposed authorship changes necessitate a comprehensive explanation. The Editor-in-Chief retains final approval authority for such modifications.
Critical flaws in the published article.
Published articles containing significant errors or inaccuracies require author correction. Authors must contact the journal, providing a detailed assessment of the error’s impact. The necessary corrective action, whether a correction or retraction, will be determined by the error’s severity. Retraction notices must explicitly delineate the affected portions of the article.
Competing Interests
1. Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest, direct or indirect, related to their submitted work. This disclosure promotes transparency, allowing readers to independently assess potential bias. It is crucial to understand that financial relationships, such as research funding or consultancy compensation, are not inherently problematic.
2. Editorial Board Members and Editors are obligated to declare any competing interests and may need to withdraw from the peer review process in cases where a conflict exists.
3. Funding: Authors are required to disclose research grants received from funding agencies, specifying the name of the funder and the grant number, as well as any research support received.
Studies that include human participants, as well as their data or biological samples Ethics approval: When documenting research that involves human participants, their data, or biological materials, it is essential for authors to include a statement confirming that the study received either approval or an exemption from the appropriate institutional and/or national research ethics committee, along with the committee’s name. Additionally, authors must affirm that the research was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles established in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments or other equivalent ethical frameworks.
Ethics approval for retrospective studies
Retrospective studies often use existing data or biological materials that may not need formal consent, or obtaining consent might be difficult. However, ethics approval might still be required based on the legal and ethical guidelines of the relevant country. Authors should check with their institution to ensure compliance with local requirements.
Ethics approval for case studies
Case reports require ethics approval. Most institutions have specific guidelines for this. Authors should check their institution’s requirements and obtain ethics approval when needed. They must also ensure informed consent is obtained from the individual involved, or from a parent or guardian if the participant is a minor or cannot provide consent.
Clinical Trial Registration
To maintain the integrity of patient-centred trial reporting, authors must register prospective clinical trials (phases II to IV) in appropriate public databases. They should list the trial registration number and date at the end of the manuscript abstract. For unregistered clinical trials, authors are advised to seek retrospective registration to ensure all results are published.
Informed consent
All individuals have rights that must be respected. Participants in research have the right to control the use of their identifiable personal information, including statements and photographs taken during studies or interviews.
Identifying details about participants, such as names, birthdates, identification numbers, and biometric data, should not be published without necessary scholarly justification and explicit written consent from the participant or their parent/guardian if applicable.
There are exceptions under which obtaining consent is not mandatory:
• Images such as x rays, Ct scans, endoscopic images, ultrasound images, pathology slides unless there is a concern about identifying information in which case, authors should ensure that consent is obtained.
• If images are being reused from prior publications, the Publisher will assume consent was obtained for their use. Authors must give proper credit for these republished images.
Agreement to Participate
All research involving human subjects’ mandates obtaining freely given, informed consent; for participants under eighteen, consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian. Manuscripts must include a statement confirming this.
Editor: Prof. Mohammed Abdullahi
Department of Otorhinolaryngology,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital,
Sokoto, Nigeria.
Email: mabdullahi7174@gmail.com
Online submission can be done at: https://njorl.org.ng
Journal Submission Guidelines
Instructions to Authors
Editable source Files
Maintaining the editability of source files throughout the submission and revision process is paramount. Incomplete submission of editable source files will prevent review of your article. Please submit your manuscript in a standard word processing format.Online submission
Your manuscript can be submitted at https://njorl.org.ng
Categories of articles
Original Research Articles:
Original research relevant to clinical Otorhinolaryngology must be submitted. Each submission necessitates a structured abstract (≤250 words) that includes aims, materials and methods, results, and conclusions. Three to five keywords should accompany the abstract. The manuscript body should be structured as follows:
- • Abstract
- • Introduction
- • Materials and Methods
- • Results
- • Discussion
- • Conclusion
- • References
Word count should range from 2500 to 3500 words, with a maximum of six tables and three figures. Review articles or systematic literature assessments should adhere to a word count of 2000-3000 words (excluding tables, figures, and references).Case Reports:
Case reports should meticulously document uncommon clinical presentations or conditions. Each submission must thoroughly describe novel or unusual aspects of ethology, diagnosis, or management that significantly advance current medical understanding. Submissions should be concise, limited to 1500 words, and structured to include a 150-word abstract:
- • Abstract
- • Introduction
- • Case report
- • Discussion
- • Conclusion
- • References
A maximum of four tables or figures are permitted, along with a maximum of fifteen recent references.Letters to the Editor:
We welcome comments on articles published in the NJORL within six months of their publication date. The Editorial Board may, at its discretion, forward the letter to the original authors for a response; both the letter and the reply may be published concurrently. Letters are limited to 800 words, no figure or table, 5 to ten recent references and should not include an abstract or keywords. A maximum of four tables or figures are permitted, along with a maximum of fifteen recent references.
Manuscript submission:
This open-access, peer-reviewed journal accepts submissions only if they are original works not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permissions for any previously published figures, tables, or text passages intended for print and online publication; proof of such permissions must accompany the submission. Otherwise, all materials are considered the authors’ original work. The publisher disclaims all liability for any subsequent copyright infringement claims.
Title Page
Ensure the title page includes the following information:
Title
The title should be concise and informative.
Author information
- • Author names: Surname first and initials of each author.
- • Author affiliations should follow this format: Institution, (Department), City, (State), Country.
- • Please provide the corresponding author’s contact information, including a clearly stated name and a valid email address.
- • Running head should be given
AbstractThe abstract must be concise, limited to 250 words or less, and free of undefined abbreviations and unspecified references.
Keywords
Please provide three to five keywords.
Text
Text Formatting
- • Please submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word format.
- • Double-spacing
- • Alignment: Full-justified paragraphs
- • Employ 10-point Times Roman, for textual content.
- • Employ italics for emphasis
- • Please ensure the file is saved in DOCX format (compatible with Word 2013 and later) or DOC format (for older Word versions).
AbbreviationsAll abbreviations must be defined upon their initial use and maintained consistently throughout the document.
Scientific style
Please consistently utilize internationally recognized units of measurement (SI units).
References
- 1. The journal accepts only Vancouver style referencing. In-text citations must be superscript numerals. For example:
- • Academic work is always based on originality.1
- • Many academic works contribute to improved knowledge.1-6, 19
- 2. The reference list should comprise only published works cited within the text.
- 3. References should be numbered consecutively. DOIs should be included as full links whenever available.
Tables and Figures:Must be clear, concise, self-explanatory and properly referenced in the text.
Tables
- • All tables should be assigned numbers using Arabic numerals.
- • Tables must consistently be referenced in the text according to their sequential numerical order.
- • For every table, kindly provide a caption that clearly describes the elements presented within the table.
- • Please specify any previously published works by providing the original source as a reference at the conclusion of the table caption.
- • Use footnotes to explain abbreviations or symbols
Figure LetteringFigure Numbering
- • All illustrations shall be designated with Arabic numerals for standardization purposes.
- • Figures must consistently be referenced within the text in a sequential numerical format.
- • Figure components ought to be identified using uppercase letters (A, B, C, etc.).
Figure Captions- • Every figure is to be accompanied by a brief caption that clearly describes its content. Please ensure that these captions are included in the manuscript’s text file rather than in the figure file.
- • Numbers should not be followed by any punctuation, and there should be no punctuation at the conclusion of the caption.
- • Please acknowledge previously published works by providing the original source as a reference citation at the conclusion of the figure caption.
Ethical responsibilities of authorsAdherence to rigorous scientific methodologies, encompassing the following, ensures the integrity of research and its presentation:
- • The manuscript must not be submitted to multiple journals for concurrent evaluation.
- • All submitted work must be original and previously unpublished in any form or language, except for instances where the submission expands upon prior work. Transparency regarding the reuse of materials is crucial to avoid concerns about self-plagiarism.
- • To maintain research integrity, a single study should not be artificially divided into multiple submissions for different journals or sequential submissions to the same journal.
- • Findings must be presented transparently and accurately, avoiding fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation, including image manipulation. Authors are expected to comply with all relevant disciplinary guidelines for data acquisition, selection, and processing.
- • All presented data, text, and theories are original works, with proper attribution given to any external sources. Verbatim copying requires quotation marks, and copyrighted material necessitates secured permissions. This includes summaries and paraphrases.
- • The journal make may use software to screen for plagiarism.
- • Authors must ensure they have obtained necessary permissions for the use of software, questionnaires, web surveys, and scales in their studies, as applicable.
- • All articles, including research and non-research publications (opinion, review, and commentary), require appropriate and relevant literature citations to substantiate claims. Excessive self-citation or coordinated self-citation among multiple authors is strongly discouraged.
- • Submissions must explicitly identify research with potential for misuse that could threaten public health or national security, including dual-use research. The journal will not consider such submissions.
- • Authors are required to verify the accuracy of the author group, corresponding author, and author order prior to submission; post-acceptance authorship changes are not permitted.
- • To uphold the integrity and transparency of research, and to ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards, authors are required to disclose their funding sources, any potential conflicts of interest—whether financial or otherwise—obtain informed consent from human participants (if applicable). The corresponding author should be ready to compile documentation demonstrating adherence to these ethical standards and to provide it upon request during the peer review process or after publication.
However, upon suspicion of misconduct or alleged fraud during manuscript consideration, the journal and/or publisher will reject and return the manuscript.Disclosures and declarations
Authors must disclose all funding sources, financial or non-financial interests, ethics committee approvals for human and/or animal research, informed consent for human participants, and animal welfare statements, as applicable. The necessity of such disclosures depends on both journal and article scope. Given that submitted work may impact public health or welfare, authors are responsible for including all relevant disclosures and declarations.
Corresponding author responsibilities:
A designated corresponding author represents all co-authors, addressing any inquiries regarding the accuracy and integrity of the research.
Authorial revisions.
Authors are required to precisely identify the author group, corresponding author, and author sequence during manuscript submission. Post-acceptance alterations to authorship, encompassing additions, removals, or resequencing of authors, and changes to the corresponding author, are prohibited. Author additions or deletions during the revision phase are generally disallowed, although exceptions may be warranted. Any proposed authorship changes necessitate a comprehensive explanation. The Editor-in-Chief retains final approval authority for such modifications.
Critical flaws in the published article.
Published articles containing significant errors or inaccuracies require author correction. Authors must contact the journal, providing a detailed assessment of the error’s impact. The necessary corrective action, whether a correction or retraction, will be determined by the error’s severity. Retraction notices must explicitly delineate the affected portions of the article.
Competing Interests
- 1. Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest, direct or indirect, related to their submitted work. This disclosure promotes transparency, allowing readers to independently assess potential bias. It is crucial to understand that financial relationships, such as research funding or consultancy compensation, are not inherently problematic.
- 2. Editorial Board Members and Editors are obligated to declare any competing interests and may need to withdraw from the peer review process in cases where a conflict exists.
- 3. Funding: Authors are required to disclose research grants received from funding agencies, specifying the name of the funder and the grant number, as well as any research support received.
Studies that include human participants, as well as their data or biological samplesEthics approval: When documenting research that involves human participants, their data, or biological materials, it is essential for authors to include a statement confirming that the study received either approval or an exemption from the appropriate institutional and/or national research ethics committee, along with the committee’s name. Additionally, authors must affirm that the research was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles established in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments or other equivalent ethical frameworks.
Ethics approval for retrospective studies
Retrospective studies often use existing data or biological materials that may not need formal consent, or obtaining consent might be difficult. However, ethics approval might still be required based on the legal and ethical guidelines of the relevant country. Authors should check with their institution to ensure compliance with local requirements.
Ethics approval for case studies
Case reports require ethics approval. Most institutions have specific guidelines for this. Authors should check their institution’s requirements and obtain ethics approval when needed. They must also ensure informed consent is obtained from the individual involved, or from a parent or guardian if the participant is a minor or cannot provide consent. Clinical Trial Registration
To maintain the integrity of patient-centred trial reporting, authors must register prospective clinical trials (phases II to IV) in appropriate public databases. They should list the trial registration number and date at the end of the manuscript abstract. For unregistered clinical trials, authors are advised to seek retrospective registration to ensure all results are published. Informed consent
All individuals have rights that must be respected. Participants in research have the right to control the use of their identifiable personal information, including statements and photographs taken during studies or interviews. Identifying details about participants, such as names, birthdates, identification numbers, and biometric data, should not be published without necessary scholarly justification and explicit written consent from the participant or their parent/guardian if applicable. There are exceptions under which obtaining consent is not mandatory:
- • Images such as x rays, Ct scans, endoscopic images, ultrasound images, pathology slides unless there is a concern about identifying information in which case, authors should ensure that consent is obtained.
- • If images are being reused from prior publications, the Publisher will assume consent was obtained for their use. Authors must give proper credit for these republished images.
Agreement to ParticipateAll research involving human subjects’ mandates obtaining freely given, informed consent; for participants under eighteen, consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian. Manuscripts must include a statement confirming this.
Editor:
Prof. Mohammed Abdullahi
Department of Otorhinolaryngology,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital,
Sokoto, Nigeria.
Email: mabdullahi7174@gmail.com
Online submission can be done at: https://njorl.org.ng