About Fungal Taxa: Systematics & Evolution

Journal Vision and Mission

Fungal Taxa: Systematics & Evolution is an online, international, peer-reviewed, diamond open-access journal devoted to fungal taxonomy, systematics, and evolutionary biology. Our vision is to strengthen the global exchange of knowledge in fungal systematics by providing a rigorous, integrative, and accessible platform for documenting fungal diversity. While the journal is international in scope, it emphasizes contributions from under-explored ecosystems and regions, ensuring that hidden fungal lineages are brought into the scientific record. We are committed to open science: all published content is freely and immediately available to readers worldwide, removing barriers to knowledge and accelerating the advancement of fungal systematics.

Scope of the Journal

Fungal Taxa: Systematics & Evolution publishes original research articles, monographs, taxonomic revisions, nomenclatural notes, and invited reviews. Core areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

● Taxonomy and nomenclature of fungi and fungus-like organisms
● Phylogenetic and evolutionary studies
● Monographs, revisions, and species descriptions
● Integrative approaches combining morphology, molecular phylogenetics, and ecology
● Documentation of fungal diversity from terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems
● Historical and conceptual perspectives on fungal systematics
Preference is given to well-documented studies that advance the stability and clarity of fungal taxonomy and evolutionary understanding.

Editorial and Publication Policies

Publication Frequency

The journal operates on a continuous publication model. Finalized manuscripts are published online promptly throughout the year, ensuring rapid communication of new taxonomic discoveries.

Open Access and Publication Fees

Fungal Taxa: Systematics & Evolution follows a Diamond open-access model. Authors are not charged publication fees (no Article Processing Charges). All articles are freely available to the public immediately upon publication.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their work. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided the original authors and source are credited.

Publication Ethics

We adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics, guided by the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal has explicit procedures for managing conflicts of interest, maintaining editorial independence, and addressing scientific misconduct.

Archiving and Data Preservation

The journal is developing a formal preservation strategy with recognized third-party archiving services. Authors are encouraged to deposit all versions of their published papers in institutional or public repositories.

Governance and Operations

Fungal Taxa: Systematics & Evolution is published from India, with an international Editorial Board composed of leading experts in fungal taxonomy and systematics.

Publisher

Yenepoya Deemed to be University

University Road, Deralakatte

Mangalore 575018,  Karnataka, India

Email: Director.Research@yenepoya.edu.in
 

Revenue Sources

The journal’s operations are supported by in-kind contributions from its editorial team and voluntary support from the international community of fungal systematists. This allows the journal to remain free for both authors and readers.

Indexing

All articles published in Fungal Taxa: Systematics and Evolutionare assigned DOIs through CrossRef, guaranteeing persistent citation and global discoverability. The journal is in the process of applying to major indexing and abstracting services—including the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Google Scholar, OpenAlex, ROAD, and SUDOC—to strengthen its reach and visibility. Our long-term aim is to secure inclusion in leading citation databases and recognized taxonomic registries, ensuring permanent accessibility and maximum impact of published research.

Advertising and Marketing

The journal does not host or display commercial advertising. Editorial outreach is carried out through professional networks, mycological societies, and scholarly platforms.

Post-Publication Dialogue

We encourage open scientific discussion. Readers and authors may engage in post-publication dialogue through established platforms such as ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and PubPeer.