Author Guidelines
Thank you for considering submitting your research to MycoAsia Journal of Modern Mycology. We highly appreciate your interest. To ensure that your manuscript meets our formatting requirements and includes all essential components, we kindly request your adherence to the following guidelines, which are of utmost importance.
Types of Submissions
• Research Article: Comprehensive papers presenting original research findings, methodologies, and analysis related to modern mycology.
• Review Article: Critical analysis of existing data, specific topics, or crucial public interest issues in mycology.
• Case Study: Detailed and insightful analyses of specific cases related to fungal diversity, pathology, or ecology in Asia.
• Short Communication: Concise reports presenting significant findings or advancements in fungal research.
• Opinion or Perspective Article: Discussions on emerging trends, controversies, or innovative ideas in Asian mycology.
• Book Review: Thoughtful and informative reviews of recently published books related to fungal studies.
Manuscript Structure
• Page Limit: No strict page limit; however, conciseness is encouraged.
• Introduction: Should be concise, avoiding repetition of results already presented in figures and tables.
• Sections: Organize the manuscript into clearly defined sections.
• Double Spacing: Maintain double-spaced formatting with continuous line numbering.
• Page Numbers: Include page numbers at the bottom right corner of each page.
Paper Dimensions and Margins
• Paper Size: A4 (8.27 inches x 11.69 inches / 21 cm x 29.7 cm).
• Margins: Minimum of 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
Font and Typography
• Font Type: Times New Roman.
• Font Size: 12-point.
• Italics: Use italics instead of underlining.
• Quotation Marks: Use double quotation marks for direct quotes and single quotation marks for quotes within quotes.
Title Page
• Informative Title: Succinctly describe the manuscript’s content.
• Affiliations: Provide full author affiliations with complete postal addresses.
• Corresponding Author: The submitting author should serve as the corresponding author.
Abstract
• Word Limit: Up to 300 words.
• Outline of Work: Clearly summarize research objectives, key results, and conclusions.
• No References or Non-Standard Abbreviations: Ensure the abstract is self-contained.
Keywords
Provide five relevant keywords not already included in the title.
Figures and Tables
Figures
• Alignment: Centered with a caption below.
• Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi.
• Caption: Title followed by a description.
• Minimize Text: Avoid excessive text within figures.
Tables
• Editable Text: Submit tables as editable text, not images.
• Numbering: Consecutively numbered in the order of appearance.
• Table Notes: Include below the table.
• Avoid Duplication: Do not repeat data already presented in the article.
Supplementary Files
• Submit supplementary materials (e.g., datasets, images, sound clips) as separate files.
• Maintain Original Format: Submit in the original file format.
• Deactivate Track Changes: Ensure no tracked changes are present.
Acknowledgments
Include a separate section acknowledging individuals or organizations that contributed to the research.
Funding Sources
• Clearly list all funding sources, including grant or award numbers.
• If no funding was received, state so explicitly.
Declaration of Competing Interest
Disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.
References (APA Style)
All references should follow the APA (7th edition) style.
In-Text Citations (APA Style)
• Single Author: (Sharma, 2022) or Sharma (2022) states that…
• Two Authors: (Kumar & Patel, 2023) or Kumar and Patel (2023) found that…
• Three or More Authors: (Verma et al., 2021) or Verma et al. (2021) suggested that…
• Direct Quotes: “Fungal diversity is crucial in India” (MycoAsia, 2023, p. 45).
Examples:
Journal Article with DOI
Sharma, R. K., & Iyer, A. (2022). Diversity of fungi in Indian forests. MycoIndia, 10(2), 123–145. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
Journal Article without DOI
Kumar, P., & Patel, S. (2023). Insights into Indian fungal ecosystems. MycoIndia, 11(1), 45–67. Retrieved from https://www.mycoindiajournal.com/article123
Book
Verma, D. (2021). Fungal biodiversity of India. MycoIndia Publishing.
Website
MycoIndia. (2023). Guidelines for authors. MycoIndia Journal. Retrieved June 23, 2023, from https://www.mycoindiajournal.com/guidelines
Dataset
Singh, A., & Rao, T. (2022). Fungal dataset of Asian biomes. MycoDB. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
Preprint
Menon, V., & Das, B. (2023). Novel approaches to Indian fungal genomics. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
How to Cite Multiple Papers Inline (APA Style)
When citing multiple sources in one in-text citation, list them in alphabetical order by the first author’s last name and separate them with semicolons.
Examples:
• Multiple studies on the same topic:
(Kumar & Patel, 2023; Sharma, 2022; Verma et al., 2021)
• If citing within a sentence:
Several studies (Kumar & Patel, 2023; Sharma, 2022; Verma et al., 2021) have explored fungal diversity in Indian forests.
• If an author has multiple publications in the same year:
(Sharma, 2022a, 2022b)
How to Reference a Book Chapter in APA Style
When citing a book chapter written by different authors within an edited book, use the following format:
Reference List Format:
Author of Chapter. (Year). Title of chapter. In Editor(s) (Ed(s).), Title of Book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. DOI (if available).
Example:
Smith, J. A. (2020). Marine fungal biodiversity and its ecological roles. In D. Verma (Ed.), Advances in Mycology Research (pp. 45–67). MycoIndia Publishing.
APA Style Guide Link
You can refer to the official APA Style guidelines here: 🔗 APA Style (7th Edition) Guide
Final Checklist Before Submission
• Verify all necessary files are uploaded.
• Confirm the inclusion of all essential elements.
• Cross-check citations with references.
• Perform thorough proofreading.
• Ensure consistency between citations and references.
• Obtain permission for copyrighted material.
• Include a disclosure statement.
• Provide suggested reviewers if required.
• Ensure similarity index is below 10%.
For further assistance, please send an email to [email protected].
Updated as of 11 March 2025