Open access ensures that fungal diversity research is available to field ecologists, lab scientists, conservation practitioners, and industry teams worldwide. Rather than charging readers, JFD applies the APC only after acceptance so the costs of rigorous peer review, editorial oversight, and production are covered transparently when publication is confirmed.

The APC sustains the infrastructure that keeps fungal research discoverable. Each article is produced in HTML, PDF, and XML formats, assigned a Crossref DOI, indexed for global search, and preserved for long term access. This is essential for studies on fungal systematics, biodiversity inventories, genome sequencing, and pathogen surveillance, where long term citation and reliable linking are critical.

JFD keeps pricing predictable for authors and institutions so research budgets can be planned early. There are no submission or peer review fees, and waivers are available for eligible authors. The goal is a fair and sustainable model that supports funder compliance and broad dissemination of mycological science.

JFD publishes under a Creative Commons Attribution license, enabling reuse with clear citation. The APC supports rights management, license display, and documentation that funders often require for open access compliance. This is important for biodiversity and conservation projects funded by public agencies, foundations, or international research programs.

We invest in metadata quality and keyword alignment so fungal diversity research can be discovered by specialists across taxonomy, ecology, genomics, and plant pathology. Structured abstracts and accurate taxonomy improve search relevance and help your work reach the readers who can apply it in the field or laboratory.

Open access publishing also increases the ability of researchers in biodiversity rich regions to access and cite your work. This supports global collaboration and ensures that taxonomic and ecological data are available to communities where fungi are critical to ecosystem services and food security.

APC invoicing begins only after the editorial decision is final and the manuscript is accepted. Authors receive a payment link and instructions from the editorial office. Institutional payments can be coordinated through departmental or library open access funds, and documentation can be provided for grant compliance.

For multi institution collaborations, APCs can be shared across partners or managed through a single corresponding author. If you need confirmation of discounts or waiver eligibility, contact the editorial office before payment to avoid delays in publication.

Many authors cover APCs through grants, departmental budgets, or institutional open access programs. We recommend including publication costs in grant applications and using the APC policy as supporting documentation when requested.

Library or departmental funds can often support faculty and graduate researchers. For collaborative projects with multiple institutions, costs can be split across partners to reduce administrative burden and keep the publication timeline on track and predictable.