Editorial Team
Editorial Board
Editor in chief
JOSE FLORENCIO F. LAPEÑA, JR., MA, MD
Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, UP College of Medicine
Charter President, Philippine Association of Medical Journal Editors (PAMJE)
Past President, Asia Pacific Association of Medical Editors (APAME)
Secretary, World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
Associate Editors
CHRISTOPHER MALORRE E. CALAQUIAN, MD
Otorhinolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon
Philippine General Hospital, Manila Doctors Hospital, Asian Hospital, and Ospital ng Muntinlupa
Deputy Director for Ancillary Services, Ospital ng Muntinlupa
CPG Committee Chair, Asian Hospital PhilHealth Coordinator, PGH
Assoc. Professor I, San Beda College of Medicine
Philippine National Ear Institute Consultant Staff
RYNER JOSE C. CARRILLO, MD, MSC
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Otorhinolaryngologist Head & Neck Surgeon
Philippine General Hospital, Manila Doctors Hospital, Marikina Valley Medical Center, and Medical Center Taguig
Visiting Consultant, Department of Clinical Epidemiology, University of the Philippines College of Medicine Chair, UPM-REB Panel 4, Philippines
SAMANTHA R. SORIANO-CASTAÑEDA, MD
Otorhinolaryngologist Head & Neck Surgeon
The Medical City, Rizal Medical Center
Assistant Professor 2, Ateneo School of Medicine & Public Health, Philippines
Immediate Past Chair/Section Head of Pediatric ORL, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
Assistant Professor 7/Section Head of Rhinology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Founding Member/Director, Philippine Academy of Pediatric ORL
Founding Member/Immediate Past Chair, Philippine Academy of Rhinology
Founding Board Member, Asian Pediatric ORL Group
Founding Member (Society of the ASEAN Rhinologist) ASEAN Rhinology Society
Otorhinlaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon
Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center, St. Luke's Medical Center- Global City
Head, Allied Health Services
Vice Chairman, Philippine Academy of Rhinology
Otorhinolaryngologist Head & Neck Surgeon
Rizal Medical Center, The Medical City, Providence Hospital, and Pacific Global Medical Center, Philippines
MARIFEE U. REYES, MD
Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery- Bicol Chapter President
NICC Doctors Hospital- Chief of Clinics
Bicol Access Health Centrum: ENT Centre Chief
Naga Hope Christian School: Board of Director
FILIPINA T. CEVALLOS-SCHNABEL, MD, DNP
Assistant Faculty, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Pediatric Otolaryngology, Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital in Vanderbilt
Nashville, TN
Managing Editor
Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Director, Philippine National Ear Institute, UP-NIH
Otorhinolaryngologist Head & Neck Surgeon
Quirino Memorial Medical Center, UP-Philippine General Hospital, Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center, Philippines
Editorial Advisory Board
JOSE M. ACUIN, MD, MSc
Otorhinolaryngologist Head & Neck Surgeon
De La Salle University
Las Piñas City, Philippines
Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
University of Melbourne, Australia
Dean and Professor, UP College of Medicine
Research Professor 12, University of the Philippines - National Institutes of Health
Member, National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST Philippines)
Past Director, Philippine National Ear Institute and Newborn Hearing Screening Reference Center, University of the Philippines - National Institutes of Health;
Faculty, U.P. College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Active Consultant- Manila Doctors Hospital, Philippine Otolaryngology Group, Inc.,Capitol Medical Center and Malolos EENT Hospital, Philippines
JOSE ANGELITO U. HARDILLO, MD, PhD
Academic Medical Specialist 8 (Assistant professor 8). Department of
Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Erasmus MC- University Medical Center Rotterdam
Coordinator for the Transoral Robotic Surgery Program (Da Vinci). Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam
Co-chairman. Rotterdam Workgroup for Head and Neck Tumors
Visiting Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital
KJ LEE, MD
Inventor, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Simplicity® and Meridian Support Company, Inc.
Consultant to CH Healthcare Investment Fund to develop private healthcare in China
Consultant to Health Hub USA, LLC and Health Hub China
Senior Advisor: Board of Advisors, The New York Head & Neck Institute, Northwell-Hofstra School of Medicine
Editorial Assistant
APRIL CHRISTINE E. DAGAME
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Quezon City, Philippines
Process and Criteria for Selection of Editorial Board and Advisory Board Members:
The Editor-in-Chief is appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS) for three-year terms, renewable every three years, while the appointing body (Board of Trustees) only have one-year terms of office. In this manner, Editors-in-Chief of the PJOHNS are never co-terminus with the President and officers of the PSO-HNS who appointed them.
Associate Editors are appointed solely by the Editor-in-Chief, while the Managing Editor is appointed by the Editor-in- Chief in consultation with the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS). The Editorial Assistant is employed by the PSO-HNS with the approval of the Editor-in-Chief upon recommendation of the Managing Editor.
Our Editor-in-Chief is selected on the basis of minimum knowledge, skills, and characteristics described in the Consensus Statement on Core Competencies for Scientific Editors of Biomedical Journals (Moher, D., Galipeau, J., Alam, S. et al. Core competencies for scientific editors of biomedical journals: consensus statement. BMC Med 15, 167 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-017-0927-0). These competencies are grouped under:
1. Editor qualities and skills
2. Publication ethics and research integrity
3. Editorial principles and processes
Our Editorial Board Members are selected on the basis of:
1. Their expertise and experience in their respective sub specialty fields
2. Geographical and Gender distribution
3. Contribution to the journal (as a former/present peer reviewer, etc.)
4. Editorial Core Competencies
Otology, Neurotology, Lateral Skull base Surgery - Dr. Calaquian; Dr. Llanes
Rhinology, Paranasal Sinus and Anterior Skull base Surgery- Dr. Roldan; Dr. Chua
Laryngology, Bronchoesophagology, Neck Surgery- Dr. Carrillo; Dr. Cevallos-Schnabel
Head and Neck Tumor Surgery; Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery- Dr. Castañeda
Pediatric Otolaryngology- Dr. Chua, Dr. Cevallos, Dr. Lapeña
Craniomaxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Dr. Lapeña
General Otolaryngology- Dr. Reyes
Our Editorial Advisory Board consists of past Editors-in-Chief and eminent Otolaryngologists-Researchers-Reviewers also representing diverse gender and locations, who also serve as reviewers, and help guide policies.
Terms of Reference / Duties and Responsibilities of Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Managing Editor, Editorial Board, Editorial Assistant
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• Editor qualities and skills
- Is able to demonstrate experience and broad knowledge of the fields covered by the journal; identify when required knowledge/skill exceeds their competency level and seek help or advice; possess knowledge base that includes training/experience in research environments
- Is able to synthesize information and views from a wide range of sources and makes informed decisions; exercise sound judgement in making fast, considered editorial decisions about manuscripts/any other issues requiring a response; reconsider decisions when necessary and respond promptly to complaints
- Is able to practice lifelong learning related to their role as an editor and within their area(s) of expertise; set personal goals and work to fulfill them; maintain current knowledge related to important developments and trends in their area(s) of expertise; join a professional society for editors / participate in continuing education offerings for editors
- Is able to communicate clearly and effectively manage communications and relationships with authors, peer reviewers, other editors, staff, readers, journal owners, publishers, and other relevant individuals or groups; provide clear instructions to authors & reviewers; ensure appropriate & effective communication (correspondence, email, social media); describe roles & responsibilities of editorial staff; mentors, educates, trains, and provide feedback to other editors & staff
- is able to act with leadership and integrity and is accountable to authors, peer reviewers, fellow editors, readers, journal owners, publishers, and other relevant individuals and groups; demonstrate skill, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality & professionalism in interactions w/ authors, reviewers, readers, staff and others (particularly concerns or disputes regarding peer review / publication process).
• Publication ethics and research integrity
- Is able to demonstrate knowledge related to the integrity of research and publishing and apply best practices in dealing with research or publication misconduct, misbehaviour, and questionable practices: (publication ethics, misconduct & errata, retractions; selective reporting (publications, outcomes, analyses); COI for authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, funders vs. types of articles & effective disclosure policies; redundant & duplicate submissions / publications; bias in reporting, interpretation, extrapolation; reproducibility, data availability & registration of trials, reviews, protocols; adherence to appropriate reporting guidelines; post publication dialogue & contestation; confidentiality & anonymity in peer review and editorial processes)
- Is able to identify and uphold the principles of ethical research involving humans and animals when appraising manuscripts; ensure laws & ethical standards are followed (respect privacy, informed consent, data protection, IRB issues); “dual-use research of concern” & biosecurity issues
- Is able to articulate and apply their responsibilities and rights as a journal editor: copyright, licensing regulations, libel laws; editorial independence (journal owners / publishers); editorial integrity including fairness to authors, reviewers, readers; best practices for journal advertising policies; and disqualify themselves from editorial decision-making process when potential or actual COI pertaining to them arise.
• Editorial principles and processes
- Is able to identify and use trustworthy resources that describe best practices for scholarly publishing, publication ethics, technical editing for authors, editors, reviewers
- Is able to select journal content that reflects the goals and scope of the journal: ensure submitted manuscripts align with vision & mission (aim & scope) of their journal
- is able to analyze journal policies, practices, and performance metrics to improve journal performance: to interpret journal & scholarly metrics; ensure non-manipulation; ensure feedback from readers & metrics meet reader’s needs; analyze performance metrics (time from submission to decision, acceptance, publication) to reduce delays; can explain journal workflows & publication models
- Is able to evaluate the scientific rigor and integrity of manuscripts and make editorial decisions after consideration of reviewers’ and other editors’ comments: (content of manuscripts for completeness, logic, consistency; appropriateness of research design & methods; and validity of findings & conclusions vs. research question; relevance of manuscripts to journal’s aims & scope; policies on authorship, contributorship, COI & disclosures, requirements for quality of reporting; clarity, balance, appropriate sources for recommendations on manuscripts; timely feedback synthesizes views of reviewers & editors; identifies critical points for improvements; triage manuscripts thoughtfully & in timely manner)
- Is able to apply best practices for research and other manuscript presentation when evaluating and requesting revision of manuscripts: (different types of manuscripts; principles of research question/ hypothesis development; types & levels of evidence; principles of clinical research design; quantitative / qualitative research methods; appropriateness & use of basic statistics; presentation of research data; parts, purposes & characteristics of tables, charts, graphs, images, multimedia, data supplements; citations and references)
- Is able to manage and assure the integrity of the peer review process: (describe different models of peer review; select appropriate reviewers; exclude reviewers with potential conflicts of interest; justify recommended manuscript changes based on reviewer comments & journal policy; provide tactful feedback to reviewers on performance; assess quality of / maintain performance statistics on, peer reviewers (avoid re-inviting tardy, poor reviewers); regularly express gratitude toward peer reviewers for their service).
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
- Help the Editor-in-Chief plan and decide on articles and editorial content
- Act as handling editor for submitted manuscripts within their subspecialty area; from evaluating manuscripts to supervising the peer review process, overseeing revisions, and recommending final disposition
- Manage special sections assigned by the Editor-in-Chief
- Check journal and web articles for legal and ethical concerns and consult with the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board on questionable items
- Strive to attain Editorial Core Competencies
- Supervises the editorial assistant to assure schedules and deadlines are met
- Attends budget, planning and board of trustee meetings on behalf of the journal
- Solicits advertisements for the journal and manages subscriptions and promotions
- Helps the Editor-in-Chief with planning, decision-making, and representing the journal at official meetings and functions
- Strives to attain Editorial Core Competencies
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
- Act as ambassadors for the journal
- Support and promote the journal
- Advise the Editor-in-Chief on policies for and operations of the journal
- Assist the Editor-n-Chief in actively encouraging submissions
- Help the Editor-in-Chief identify future challenges for the journal
- Exemplify Editorial Core Competencies
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
- Assists the Editorial Board in the overall development of the journal by maintaining the online journal submission system, coordinating manuscript submissions and reviews, and maintaining all necessary records and supporting documents
- Assists the Editor-in-Chief with journal operations and communications with staff, authors, peer reviewers, associate editors, publishers, printers
- Oversees manuscript tracking, editing and reviewer schedules and makes follow-ups as necessary to facilitate operations and activities
- Assists handling Editors with manuscript formatting, manuscript checklists and requirements, reference checks, and data verification
- Maintains the reviewer database, assists handling editors in selecting reviewers, preparing and mailing material and monitoring deadlines
- Ensures timely online publication of PDF and XML files for each issue of the journal, as well as submitting requirements to the National Library, HERDIN Plus, the WHO Western Pacific Region Index Medicus (WPRIM), DOAJ, and, when approved; PubMed Central, MEDLINE, Scopus, and WoS/SCIE.
- Assists with journal website maintenance, coordinating with the PKP OJS
- Maintains the editorial office and coordinates editorial board meetings
- Performs other journal functions that may be assigned by the Editors
MANAGING EDITOR
- Manages and ensures smooth operations of the editorial office
- Supervises the editorial assistant to assure schedules and deadlines are met
- Attends budget, planning and board of trustee meetings on behalf of the journal
- Solicits advertisements for the journal and manages subscriptions and promotions
- Helps the Editor-in-Chief with planning, decision-making, and representing the journal at official meetings and functions
- Strives to attain Editorial Core Competencies
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
- Act as ambassadors for the journal
- Support and promote the journal
- Advise the Editor-in-Chief on policies for and operations of the journal
- Assist the Editor-n-Chief in actively encouraging submissions
- Help the Editor-in-Chief identify future challenges for the journal
- Exemplify Editorial Core Competencies
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
- Assists the Editorial Board in the overall development of the journal by maintaining the online journal submission system, coordinating manuscript submissions and reviews, and maintaining all necessary records and supporting documents
- Assists the Editor-in-Chief with journal operations and communications with staff, authors, peer reviewers, associate editors, publishers, printers
- Oversees manuscript tracking, editing and reviewer schedules and makes follow-ups as necessary to facilitate operations and activities
- Assists handling Editors with manuscript formatting, manuscript checklists and requirements, reference checks, and data verification
- Maintains the reviewer database, assists handling editors in selecting reviewers, preparing and mailing material and monitoring deadlines
- Ensures timely online publication of PDF and XML files for each issue of the journal, as well as submitting requirements to the National Library, HERDIN Plus, the WHO Western Pacific Region Index Medicus (WPRIM), DOAJ, and, when approved; PubMed Central, MEDLINE, Scopus, and WoS/SCIE.
- Assists with journal website maintenance, coordinating with the PKP OJS
- Maintains the editorial office and coordinates editorial board meetings
- Performs other journal functions that may be assigned by the Editors
