International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology: 20 Years of Excellence! (original) (raw)

2017, International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology (IAO) celebrates the 20 th anniversary of continued publication. Founded in 1997, 1 the journal has been supported by the Otorhinolaryngology Foundation for the publication of experimental and clinical scientific articles in the fields of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery, speech therapy, audiology, and related sciences. Founded at the beginning of the Internet age, it was the world's first electronic journal to be published in both printed and online versions. 2,3 Because it seemed like a Science Fiction project at the time, many thought it would not succeed! The journal was originally conceived by Dr. Claudio Lazzarini, an otorhinolaryngologist at Hospital das Clínicas, FMUSP. Since he was an enthusiast and pioneer in the field of computers, software, and this new means of communication "the Internet," the journal was named @rquivos da Fundação Otorrinolaringologia. The "@" symbol replaced the letter "A" since it was available online. The journal originated in academia at the Universidade de São Paulo, thus, it was rooted in the scientific spirit. The publication is not intended to be used for commercial purposes, and publishing has always been funded by a nonprofit organization. I was awarded the privilege of being its first editor-in-chief, followed by