Primary Research Content
- Original Research Articles
- Short Communications
Author Guidelines
The Journal of Nanomycology welcomes submissions of original, high-quality scientific work in fungal nanotechnology and nano-enabled mycology, including applications in mushrooms and truffles. Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English and comply with the formatting and ethical requirements below.
Article Types Accepted
Synthesis Review Content
- Review Articles
- Mini-Reviews
Manuscript Organization and Formatting
General Requirements
- Only original and unpublished manuscripts are accepted.
- Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English.
- File format: Microsoft Word (
.docor.docx) using the journal template. - Article length: 3000–8000 words (including references, tables, and figures).
Style Document Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
- Page numbers: bottom right
- Numbered headings (e.g.,
1. Introduction,2. Materials and Methods)
Important: Please use the journal template (DOCX). Manuscripts not prepared in the required format may be returned for correction prior to peer review.
Manuscript Structure
Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:
Title Page
- Title of the manuscript
- Full names of all authors
- Affiliations and institutional addresses
- Corresponding author’s email
Abstract & Keywords
- Abstract: maximum 250 words
- Include background, objectives, methods, main results, and conclusions
- Keywords: provide 3–6 keywords below the abstract
Main Text
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
End Sections
- Acknowledgments (if any)
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- References List
Methods section: Include study design, materials and procedures, statistical analysis (if applicable),
ethical approval (if required), and sufficient detail for reproducibility.
Figures and Tables
- Figures and tables must be embedded within the text near their first citation.
- All figures must be high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in PNG or JPEG format.
- Tables must be editable (not inserted as images).
- Each figure and table must have a descriptive caption.
- All figures and tables must be cited in the text.
Common issue: Do not paste tables as screenshots. Editable tables are required for production and indexing.
References Style (APA 7th Edition)
Referencing style: APA 7th Edition. Please use the Journal Template DOC.
Examples
Journal Article Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Volume(Issue), xx–xx. https://doi.org/xxxxx Conference Paper Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the conference paper. In Proceedings of the International Conference on … (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxxx Book Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxxx Book Chapter Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxxx Report Organization Name. (Year). Title of the report (Report No. xxx). Publisher. https://www.xxxx.org Website Organization or Author Name. (Year). Title of the webpage. https://www.xxxx.org
Reference Tips
- Ensure all references are complete and consistently formatted.
- Include DOIs whenever available.
- Verify that every in-text citation appears in the reference list (and vice versa).
How to Submit
- Authors must register and use the Submit Article form online.
- All submissions will be acknowledged within 7–9 working days.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
The journal publishes all accepted articles free of charge during its initial launch phase. All publication costs are covered by the Iraqi Mushroom and Truffle Platform (IQMT). This policy will remain in effect until early 2027. After that, a modest and reasonable publication fee will be applied.
Note: APC updates (if any) will be announced on the journal website before implementation.
Peer Review Process
- All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers.
- Review duration: approximately 3–5 weeks.
- Accepted papers are published online-first, followed by inclusion in the next issue.
Ethical Guidelines
The journal follows COPE standards. Authors must:
- Declare any conflicts of interest.
- Avoid plagiarism (Turnitin or iThenticate report recommended; < 15% similarity).
- AI content guideline: recommended < 20% (e.g., Turnitin AI indicator) where applicable.
- Ensure ethical approvals are obtained for research involving animals or humans.
Plagiarism & AI checks: Similarity should not be reduced by excluding content based on size.
Authors must ensure originality and proper citation.
Editorial Policies
- Open Access policy
- Copyright and licensing: Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)
For details on publication ethics, please visit our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Policy page.
Contact for Queries
For any questions, please email the editorial office:
- Email: nanomycology@gmail.com
- Editor: editor@nanomycology.org