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Reviewer Benefits & Referral Reward Program
Get recognized for contributing to academic publishing. Refer quality research papers and earn reward points for every successful publication.
Reward points
Reward Points Structure
Your reward depends on the category of the paper you refer. Points are credited after successful publication.
500 Reward Points
₹500 equivalent value
Credited after successful publication.
300 Reward Points
₹300 equivalent value
Credited after successful publication.
Four steps
How the Referral Program Works
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Step 1
Join Our Network
Register as a reviewer and complete the editorial verification process.
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Step 2
Receive Your Reviewer ID
After approval, receive a permanent Reviewer Referral ID and access to your account.
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Step 3
Refer a Manuscript
Share your Reviewer ID or personalized referral link with colleagues, researchers, and students. The author must enter your ID when submitting the manuscript.
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Step 4
Earn Reward Points
Once the referred manuscript completes peer review and is successfully published, points are credited by paper category: 500 points with DOI, 300 points without DOI.
Estimate your rewards
Reward Calculator
Enter a number of published referrals to estimate your reward points.
- Total referred publications
- 5
- Total reward points
- 2,100
- Equivalent monetary value
- ₹2,100
Minimum redemption of 2,001 points reached.
Redeeming points
Redemption Process
- Accumulate pointsReward points from your published referrals build up in your reviewer account.
- Request redemptionWhen your balance reaches at least 2,001 points, submit a redemption request through the EMS dashboard.
- Admin verificationThe admin reviews and verifies your request.
- PaymentAfter approval, the admin processes the payment through an available payment method.
- ConfirmationYou submit a payment confirmation or screenshot if the admin requests it.
- Balance updatedOnce redemption is completed, the redeemed points are deducted from your available balance.
What you receive
Reviewer Benefits
- Free reviewer membership
- Official reviewer certificate
- Permanent Reviewer Referral ID
- Personalized referral link
- 500 points for each successfully published DOI paper referral
- 300 points for each successfully published non-DOI paper referral
- Personal reviewer dashboard
- Referral tracking and publication status
- Reward transaction history
- Redemption request facility
- Professional academic recognition
- Opportunity to strengthen peer-review and research evaluation experience
Your account
Inside Your Reviewer Dashboard
Once approved, you will be able to access these features from your reviewer account.
- Reviewer profile and unique Referral ID
- Personal referral link
- Referred manuscript list
- Manuscript publication status
- Pending referrals
- Earned reward points
- Available balance
- Redemption history
- Reviewer certificate
- Appointment letter
The rules
Terms & Conditions
- Reward points are credited only after successful publication.
- The author must provide the correct Reviewer Referral ID during manuscript submission.
- DOI papers qualify for 500 points.
- Non-DOI papers qualify for 300 points.
- One reward point equals ₹1.
- Minimum redemption is 2,001 points.
- Duplicate, invalid, or fraudulent referrals will not qualify.
- All referrals are subject to editorial verification.
- Reward points are non-transferable.
- The editorial board reserves the right to modify the reward policy.
- Redemption requests are subject to administrative verification and approval.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Reviewer & Referral Management Program?
It is INDJCST’s program for academic reviewers. Members receive a permanent Reviewer Referral ID, refer research papers to the journal, and earn reward points when those papers are successfully published.
Who can become a reviewer?
Professors, Assistant and Associate Professors, research and Ph.D. scholars, postgraduate students, existing reviewers, published authors, and industry experts with relevant subject expertise. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, or have completed or be pursuing a Master’s degree with relevant subject expertise and research experience.
Is reviewer membership free?
Yes. Reviewers can join for free.
How do I receive my Reviewer Referral ID?
Apply on the Join as Reviewer page. After the editorial team verifies and approves your application, you receive your permanent, unique Reviewer ID and EMS account credentials by email.
How can I refer a paper?
Share your Reviewer Referral ID or your referral link with colleagues, researchers, and students. The author must enter your correct Reviewer Referral ID while submitting the manuscript.
How many points do I earn for a paper published with DOI?
500 reward points, worth ₹500, credited after successful publication.
How many points do I earn for a paper published without DOI?
300 reward points, worth ₹300, credited after successful publication.
What is the value of one reward point?
One reward point equals ₹1.
What is the minimum redemption balance?
2,001 points, which is ₹2,001.
When will reward points be credited?
Only after the referred paper is successfully published. All referrals are subject to editorial verification.
How can I redeem my reward points?
When your balance reaches at least 2,001 points, submit a redemption request through the EMS dashboard. The admin verifies the request and, after approval, processes the payment. The redeemed points are then deducted from your available balance.
Can I refer multiple papers?
Yes. Points from every successfully published referral accumulate in your reviewer account. Duplicate, invalid, or fraudulent referrals do not qualify.
Can I transfer my reward points to another reviewer?
No. Reward points are non-transferable.