Ulaganathan, Venkatesan

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Otolaryngology online journal

Issue 2.5 2012  (Supplement II)                                                         ISSN: 2250-0359
Editorial
Dear friends,
Since all Otorhinolaryngologists are net savvy,  I need not explain the role of internet usage, except 
that cyber world play major role including robotic surgery, cyber conference, group discussion, live 
net casting and webinar.  They play major role in easy and faster communication, global 
dissemination of medical information, and uniformity in the medical knowledge.
The field of research is a major factor in the up gradation of any field.  Field of otorhinolaryngology 
is no exception and  has grown faster like that of computer technology boom.  But there is no 
research without adequate data and records.  Communication and networking has resulted in 
quicker reach on the material needs making data analysis easier and time saving.
In accessible and dark areas are no longer hidden.  Thanks to latest gadgets.  They illuminated the 
darker crevices in Otorhinolaryngology to have better understanding and to reduce incomplete 
surgeries, there - by reducing the incidence of recurrent and residual lesions.
But major lacunae are under reporting or nonfunctional journalism in most parts of the world.  This 
is mainly due to non-availability of adequate journals for publication or late acceptance by the 
functioning journals in the field of Otorhinolaryngology.   Because of the voluminous load, most of 
the existing journals take their own time in publishing the incoming articles and also the process of 
editing and printing and publishing are major obstacles. Further, printed copies carry a price tag, 
which may not be reachable for majority of Otorhinolaryngologists (except developed world).  Time 
factor and economic aspect put road block for voluntary reporting of their works.
This has resulted in the development of net based, free for all service minded online publication of 
Otorhinolaryngological journals.  JORL is first of its kind to have free access, free submission, free 
publication and major brunt is borne by the founder publisher.  Many such journals do appear which 
may finally be slowly transforming into financial gainers.
Indeed there are drawbacks in net-based publications, especially plagiarism, reduplication, and lack 
of authenticity.   Hence well experienced team of editors and reviewers are required.
Nonetheless, even if the articles have been published already, similarly based studies can still be 
useful if it is conducted on larger scale, different geographical and economical conditions to know 
their influence. So I would like to call volunteers from different parts of the world to air their views 
and start communicating so that all can share their experience, even if it already demonstrated or reported by others.  It is easy for access, easy for submission, and also quicker with less monetary 
wastage.
So viewers you can have broad view on net publication which has been detailed in this issue.
Hope this issue will invite many readers to air their views.
Sincerely
U. Venkatesan.

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