Fungal Diversity
For Reviewers
Reviewer guidance for rigorous, constructive, and ethical peer review.Overview
Fungal Diversity is committed to advancing open science and maintaining the integrity of the scientific record. Peer review is a cornerstone of this process.
Reviewers play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, reliable, and ethical scientific communication.
Purpose of Peer Review
- Assess whether the manuscript advances understanding in mycology, fungal ecology, evolution, genomics, or related fields.
- Evaluate relevance and interest to the international scientific community.
- Check whether evidence is sufficient to support the conclusions.
- Assess whether data are technically sound and reproducible.
Reviewer Responsibilities
- Accept assignments only when they have the necessary expertise.
- Provide constructive, considerate, and detailed feedback.
- Respond promptly and maintain communication throughout the review process.
- Uphold professional and ethical standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and review process.
COPE Guidelines
Reviewers are encouraged to follow the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Review:
Benefits for Reviewers
- Personalized reviewer certificates recognizing contributions.
- Eligibility for the journal's Outstanding Reviewer Awards.
- Opportunity to create a profile on Publons linked with ORCID.
- Recognition for supporting rigorous scientific peer review.
Reviewer Board
Fungal Diversity maintains a Reviewer Board of experienced reviewers to enhance the speed and quality of peer review.
- Members should complete at least one manuscript review per year.
- Members should recommend alternative reviewers when unable to review.
- Members maintain the same ethical standards as regular reviewers.
- Reviewer Board members may receive certificates and public acknowledgement.