Journal of Otology is a newly created specialty journal dedicated to clinical and basic research issues in the field of otology. The journal is sponsored by the Chinese PLA General Hospital, a leading medical center in China in research and patient care, and managed by the Department of Otolaryngology at Chinese PLA General Hospital, based in Beijing, China. Designed to be a platform for clinicians and scientists involved in hearing and balance to exchange ideas and share their findings, our goal is to promote high-level research and continuous improvement in the care for patients with hearing and balance disorders.