For Reviewers

Reviewer Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in reviewing for Dikarya. Peer review is fundamental to maintaining the quality and integrity of scientific publishing, and we greatly appreciate your expertise and time.

What We Look For

When evaluating manuscripts, please consider:

• Scientific merit: Is the research question significant? Are methods appropriate?
• Originality: Does the work represent a meaningful contribution?
• Data quality: Are analyses robust? Is evidence sufficient for conclusions?
• Presentation: Is the manuscript well-organized and clearly written?
• Reproducibility: Are methods detailed enough to replicate?

Review Timeline

We ask reviewers to complete their evaluation within 21 days of accepting an invitation. If you need additional time, please contact the editor promptly.

Constructive Feedback

Our goal is to help authors improve their work. Please provide specific, actionable suggestions rather than vague criticisms. Point to particular sections, figures, or analyses when possible.

Reviewer Portal

To access pending reviews or submit your evaluation, please check your email for assignment details or contact editor@dikarya.us.

Become a Reviewer

We are building a diverse reviewer pool with expertise across all areas of mycology. If you are interested in reviewing for Dikarya, please send a brief CV and list of expertise areas to reviewers@dikarya.us.

Benefits of Reviewing

• Stay current with cutting-edge research
• Contribute to the quality of mycological literature
• Receive recognition in our annual reviewer acknowledgments
• Develop critical evaluation skills