Fungal Diversity
Tools and resources to support effective editorial work
Editor Resources
JFD provides editors with guidance and practical tools to manage submissions efficiently and maintain consistent quality standards across the journal.
Core Resources
Guidelines
Editor guidelines outline scope checks, reviewer selection, and decision criteria for technical rigor.
Templates
Decision letter templates help editors provide clear, consistent feedback to authors.
Ethics Support
Policies on conflicts of interest, plagiarism screening, and corrections guide ethical decisions.
Reviewer Network
Editors can request reviewer recommendations from the editorial office to ensure coverage of specialized topics.
Editorial Tools
Decision Templates
- Standard acceptance language
- Revision request phrasing
- Ethics clarification prompts
- Reviewer summary formats
- Author response guidance
Quality Checklists
- Scope alignment checks
- Data availability verification
- Figure and table standards
- Ethics disclosure review
- Reporting completeness notes
Reviewer Guidance
- Reviewer invitation scripts
- Expected review timelines
- Conflict of interest checks
- Confidentiality reminders
- Constructive review prompts
Using Resources Effectively
Resources are designed to streamline decision making and reduce delays. Use templates for consistent communication, and refer to checklists when evaluating complex methods or data heavy submissions. If additional support is needed, the editorial office can provide tailored guidance. This keeps reviews consistent and improves reviewer coordination overall.
Best Practices
Consistency: Apply the same evaluation standards across submissions to maintain fairness. Use the journal scope and reporting expectations as the baseline.
Clarity: Provide actionable feedback that helps authors address weaknesses and improve reproducibility, especially around taxonomy and sampling methods.
Timeliness: Keep review workflows moving by responding promptly to assignment requests and following up on delayed reviews.
Documentation: Keep brief notes on key decisions to support transparency and continuity in case a manuscript is reassigned.
Support from the Editorial Office
The editorial office can assist with reviewer selection, ethical questions, and complex decisions. If you encounter concerns about data integrity or conflicts of interest, contact the team for guidance.
Editors who need additional tools or training can request resources or onboarding support to ensure consistent and effective decision making. For special issues or high volume periods, the office can help coordinate reviewer outreach and manage timelines. We can also provide guidance for unusual taxonomic cases and complex nomenclature overall.
Need Editorial Support?
Contact the editorial office for templates, reviewer suggestions, or policy clarification.
