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OTO Open Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for OTO Open in one click — DocuGuru applies the official SAGE template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the OTO Open format

OTO Open is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Head and Neck Cancer Studies, Tracheal and airway disorders, Sinusitis and nasal conditions.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', OTO Open, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inHead and Neck Cancer Studies Tracheal and airway disorders Sinusitis and nasal conditions Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Surgical Simulation and Training
ISSN2473-974X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.52
h-index27
i10-index131
Total citations4,378
Article processing charge$1,300
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereHarvard University
Journal websiteus.sagepub.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in OTO Open per year

1
1980
42
2017
34
2018
39
2019
64
2020
107
2021
80
2022
93
2023
133
2024
140
2025

Citation impact of OTO Open by publication year

0
1980
221
2017
390
2018
437
2019
797
2020
1K
2021
464
2022
425
2023
366
2024
166
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in OTO Open

A Novel Method for Clinical Cochlear Duct Length Estimation toward Patient‐Specific Cochlear Implant Selection

Daniel Schurzig, Max Timm, Cornelia Batsoulis et al. · 1 Oct 2018

OBJECTIVE: In the field of cochlear implantation, the current trend toward patient-specific electrode selection and the achievement of optimal audiologic outcomes has resulted in implant manufacturers developing a large portfolio of electrodes. The aim of this study was to bridge the gap between the known variability of cochlea length and this electrode portfolio. DESIGN: Retrospective…

Inability to Belch and Associated Symptoms Due to Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Treatment

Robert W. Bastian, Melissa L. Smithson · 1 Jan 2019

OBJECTIVE: To propose and test the validity of a new syndrome called retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD) that explains inability to belch and the associated symptoms of loud gurgling noises, chest and abdominal pain/distention, and excessive flatulence, as well as to report the results of botulinum toxin (BT) injection into the cricopharyngeus muscle (CPM) for both…

Association of Race/Ethnicity, Stage, and Survival in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A SEER Study

Alison J. Yu, Janet S. Choi, Mark S. Swanson et al. · 1 Oct 2019

Objective Survival differences in oral cancer between black and white patients have been reported, but the contributing factors, especially the role of stage, are incompletely understood. Furthermore, the outcomes for Hispanic and Asian patients have been scarcely examined. Study Design Retrospective, population‐based national study. Setting Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results 18 Custom database (January 1,…

Tracheostomy Considerations during the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Travis Shiba, Shabnam Ghazizadeh, Dinesh K. Chhetri et al. · 1 Apr 2020

OBJECTIVE: To compile current best practices regarding tracheostomy decision making, care, and technical performance during the global COVID-19 pandemic. DATA SOURCES: Articles listed in PubMed and Google sources for up-to-date information. REVIEW METHODS: All sources presenting objective evidence related to the topic were reviewed and distilled. CONCLUSIONS: Tracheostomy in patients with coronavirus disease should be…

Diagnostic and Management Applications of ChatGPT in Structured Otolaryngology Clinical Scenarios

Roy W. Qu, Uneeb Qureshi, Garrett Petersen et al. · 1 Jul 2023

Objective: To evaluate the clinical applications and limitations of chat generative pretrained transformer (ChatGPT) in otolaryngology. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Tertiary academic center. Methods: ChatGPT 4.0 was queried for diagnoses and management plans for 20 physician-written clinical vignettes in otolaryngology. Attending physicians were then asked to rate the difficulty of the clinical vignettes and…

OTO Open template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the OTO Open format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the OTO Open template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does OTO Open use?
OTO Open uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', OTO Open, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to OTO Open?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready OTO Open document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the OTO Open template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the OTO Open format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes OTO Open?
OTO Open is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's OTO Open template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready OTO Open PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official OTO Open template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the OTO Open template cost?
You can start writing in the OTO Open template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready OTO Open PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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