About Mycological Spectrum

Mycological Spectrum is an international, online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing mycology research. As the official journal of the Association of Fungal Biologists, it serves as a platform for sharing cutting-edge research on fungi from diverse ecosystems while maintaining a global outlook. 

Mycological Spectrum aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, discoveries, and advancements within the mycological research community, with a special focus on underexplored fungal diversity. By adopting an open-access model, the journal ensures unrestricted access to published content without financial barriers for authors, fostering greater collaboration and accessibility in fungal research. 

Mycological Spectrum publishes original research articles, reviews, brief communications, and letters that contribute to the advancement of fungal biology. The journal covers a wide range of mycological topics, including fungal diversity, ecology, phylogeny, and taxonomy, highlighting novel discoveries and classification updates. Research on the discovery, cultivation, characterization, and nomenclature of fungi is also encouraged, particularly studies that explore underexplored habitats and new species descriptions. The journal welcomes work on secondary metabolites and applied mycology, focusing on fungal biochemistry, biotechnology, and industrial applications. Additionally, Mycological Spectrum supports research in lichenology and symbiotic fungal associations, promoting a deeper understanding of fungal interactions in various ecosystems. This broad scope allows researchers from different disciplines to contribute to and engage with current developments in mycology. 

Mycological Spectrum follows a swift and efficient peer-review process to ensure timely dissemination of high-quality research. Accepted articles are published online promptly, reducing delays in sharing valuable scientific findings with the global community. 

Our renowned international Editorial Board consists of experts in mycology, ensuring rigorous peer review and maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity. The diversity of our board members brings valuable insights and expertise to manuscript evaluation. 

Authors retain copyright over their published work, which is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows free distribution, adaptation, and reuse of published content, provided proper credit is given to the original authors and Mycological Spectrum. 

We are committed to fostering inclusive research dissemination and do not charge authors for publication. This enables a wider audience to contribute and access high-quality fungal research without financial constraints. 

As a newly established journal, Mycological Spectrum is committed to ensuring broad visibility and accessibility for published research. We are actively working towards securing indexing in major databases, including CrossRef, DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, to enhance the discoverability and credibility of our content. Our goal is to provide a widely recognized platform for high-quality mycological research and facilitate greater dissemination within the global scientific community. 

To ensure long-term accessibility and archiving, the journal is exploring options such as CLOCKSS for electronic content preservation. Authors are encouraged to deposit accepted versions of their manuscripts in repositories like ResearchGate for broader dissemination. 

The journal operates with the support of the Association of Fungal Biologists and welcomes donations from mycologists and mycophiles worldwide. By maintaining an open-access, non-commercial model, we ensure that Mycological Spectrum remains free to both authors and readers. 

To maintain a focused, academic environment, Mycological Spectrum does not host commercial advertisements on its website. Our priority is to provide a clean, distraction-free space for accessing high-quality fungal research. 

The journal actively engages with the scientific community through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, encouraging manuscript submissions and fostering discussions on mycological advancements.