A Brief History and Perspectives for the Future

Abstract

Otolaryngology – Open Journal (OTLOJ) started its activities in November 2015, with 
the launch of its inaugural edition. Maintained by Openventio Publishers, the aforementioned 
journal has been headed by the editor-in-chief, Dr. Arianna di Stadio (from Boston, USA),1 with 
four associate editors and 27 editorial members, who are renowned otolaryngologists and other 
medical specialists across the globe with expertise and interests in the area of otolaryngology 
and head and neck surgery.
 Since then, seven editions have been released, and 39 articles have been published in 
diverse  areas of Otorhinolaryngology. I had the privilege of publishing 3 articles - “Pharyn
gotonsillitis: A Quick Review”,2 in the inaugural edition; “The Relationship between Different 
Types of Streptococci and Pharyngotonsillitis: A Systematic Review”3 in the third edition (2.2) 
and “NIFTP: A Critical Pathologist View”4 in the last edition (3.1). I have participated in the 
review of several other articles published in this journal.