Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Our Commitment to Ethical Standards
MycoAsia is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We believe that ethical publishing is the foundation of a credible scholarly record. Our policies are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability for all parties involved in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, and editors—and to promote responsible research practices within the mycology community.

Adherence to COPE Guidelines
To ensure our procedures are robust and align with global best practices, MycoAsia follows the core principles and guidelines developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). In all cases of suspected misconduct or ethical disputes, our editorial team is guided by the COPE flowcharts to ensure a fair, objective, and systematic resolution.

Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to MycoAsia are expected to adhere to the following principles:
Authorship and Contributions: All individuals listed as authors must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research. Authors are required to provide a clear statement detailing the specific contributions of each author to promote transparency and ensure proper credit is given. Any disputes regarding authorship will be resolved according to COPE guidelines.
Originality and Plagiarism: All submitted work must be original and must not have been published elsewhere. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is strictly prohibited. All submissions are checked for plagiarism.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in connection with the research. This disclosure allows readers and reviewers to assess any potential for bias and maintains the integrity of the publication process.
Data and Material Sharing: MycoAsia encourages the sharing of data and biological materials that support the published research. This practice fosters collaboration and reproducibility. Authors must ensure that any sharing of materials complies with the relevant national and international regulations.

Definition of Scientific Misconduct
MycoAsia’s Editorial Board is dedicated to identifying and preventing the publication of papers where scientific misconduct has occurred. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Plagiarism: Using the work, ideas, or words of others without proper attribution, including self-plagiarism.
Fabrication and Falsification: The invention of data (fabrication) or the manipulation of research data, images, or results to misrepresent findings (falsification).
Duplicate Publication: Publishing the same research findings in more than one journal without proper disclosure and justification.
Authorship Misconduct: Improperly assigning authorship credit, such as including “guest” authors who did not contribute or excluding “ghost” authors who did.
Peer Review Manipulation: Any action intended to manipulate the peer review process, such as providing false reviewer information or attempting to coerce reviewers.

Procedures for Handling Misconduct
MycoAsia takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and has a clear process for addressing them.
Reporting Misconduct: We encourage authors and readers to report any suspected research misconduct in published articles directly to the Editorial Office.
Investigation: All complaints will be investigated promptly and thoroughly by the editorial team. We will provide an interim response to the complainant within three working days of receiving a report.
Resolution: The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision on all misconduct cases, following the procedures and recommendations outlined by COPE to ensure a fair and evidence-based outcome. Actions may include issuing a correction, an expression of concern, or a formal retraction of the published article. Any member of the Editorial Board found to be supporting unethical practices will be removed from their position.