The Journal of Macrofungi is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication process. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the integrity of the journal and the scientific community.
Strict Prohibition: The journal has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. Authors are required to ensure that their work is original and that proper citations and references are provided for all sources, ideas, and data that are not their own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying text, data, or images from other sources without appropriate acknowledgment.
Checking for Plagiarism: Submissions will be thoroughly checked for plagiarism using advanced software tools. Any submission found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected immediately, and the authors may be banned from submitting to the journal in the future.
Honest Reporting: Authors must ensure that all data presented in their submission is accurate and authentic. Fabrication or falsification of data (e.g., manipulation of images, selective reporting of results) is strictly prohibited and will result in the immediate rejection of the manuscript.
Data Integrity: Authors should provide clear and accurate representations of their data, including clear descriptions of any methodology, and make their raw data available upon request to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Appropriate Authorship: All individuals listed as authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or analysis of the study. Authors should be accountable for their work and its content.
Acknowledging Contributions: Any individuals who contributed to the research, but not enough to be considered authors, should be appropriately acknowledged in the acknowledgment section. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and its submission.
Disputes: Disputes regarding authorship should be resolved prior to submission. If such disputes arise after submission, the journal may require proof of agreement or resolution between the involved parties.
Transparency: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work. Conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to, financial interests, personal relationships, or academic competition.
Disclosure: Authors are required to submit a conflict-of-interest statement during the submission process, ensuring that all relevant disclosures are made publicly.
Objective Review: The Journal of Macrofungi employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure unbiased and objective evaluation of manuscripts. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the subject matter and their ability to provide constructive feedback.
Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain confidentiality during the review process and must not use any information gained during the review process for personal gain or to harm the authors.
Reviewer Integrity: Reviewers must report any potential conflicts of interest or bias and refrain from reviewing manuscripts where they have a conflict.
Human and Animal Rights: Authors must adhere to ethical standards for studies involving humans or animals. Research involving human participants must comply with the ethical guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki, and studies involving animals must comply with the relevant animal care and use guidelines.
Informed Consent: In studies involving human participants, authors must ensure that informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to their involvement in the research.
Retractions: In cases of significant errors or findings of misconduct after publication, the Journal of Macrofungi will issue retractions in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Corrections: Minor errors or discrepancies in published articles may be corrected with a formal notice or erratum to ensure that the scientific record remains accurate and trustworthy.
Fair and Impartial: Editors must act fairly, impartially, and without bias throughout the entire publication process. They are responsible for ensuring that the journal maintains high standards of ethical behavior and that all decisions regarding publication are based on merit.
Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all manuscripts submitted to the journal and must not disclose any information to unauthorized individuals.
Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide objective, constructive, and respectful feedback, helping authors improve their work while respecting the privacy and intellectual property of the authors.
Non-Bias: Reviewers should avoid personal or professional biases in evaluating manuscripts and should recuse themselves if they have any conflicts of interest.
The Journal of Macrofungi is dedicated to maintaining ethical standards in its publishing process, ensuring that all research is conducted and presented with integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors should work together to uphold these principles to maintain the trust and reliability of the scientific community.