Who Can Become a Reviewer/Referral for IJSSMER?

A person who holds a Ph.D. in the relevant field of engineering or has completed a Master’s degree in the relevant field of engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the same field is eligible. In short, anyone who is an expert in the research field of the article can become a reviewer/referral.

Advantages of Becoming a Reviewer/Referral

Reviewers/Referrals are highly valued by IJSSMER, and our Reviewer Management System (RMS) is designed to engage and reward them for their contributions. Here are some of the key benefits:

  • Monetary Remuneration: Reviewers/Referrals are compensated for their efforts in reviewing research articles.
  • Referral Discount: If a reviewer/referral recommends a colleague or student to publish their paper in IJSSMER, the reviewer receives a discount from IJSSMER.
  • Career Development: Peer reviewing can significantly enhance your research skills and contribute to your career growth.
  • Certificate of Recognition: IJSSMER awards a certificate to every reviewer/referral for their contribution.
  • Increased Visibility: Build your professional reputation and gain exposure to influential figures in your field.
  • Stay Current: As a reviewer, you get early access to cutting-edge research in your field.
  • Develop Critical Skills: Peer review helps you sharpen your analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Career Advancement: Peer reviewing is an essential component of a researcher’s professional journey.

How to Become a Reviewer/Referrer for IJSMR

To join as a reviewer/referrer, follow these steps:

  1. Submit your CV to editor@ijssmer.com

How Does a Reviewer/Referral Get Rewarded for Their Work with IJSSMER?

  1. After becoming a reviewer/referral for IJSSMER, you can recommend colleagues or students to submit papers to the journal.
  2. Provide your Reviewer/Referral ID to your colleague or student.
  3. When your recommended colleague/student submits their paper, they must provide your Reviewer/Referral ID.
  4. Once the paper is successfully published, you will earn 300 reward points as a token of appreciation from IJSSMER.
  5. After accumulating enough points, IJSSMER will convert these points into monetary rewards and transfer the amount to you.

How Reviewers/Referrers Earn Rewards

To earn rewards from IJSSMER:

  • As a reviewer/referrer, recommend a colleague or student to submit their research paper to IJSMR.
  • Provide them with your unique Reviewer ID, which they will use during their paper submission process.
  • If the referred paper is successfully published, you will earn 300 reward points (For Indians) and 500 reward points for (International Authors).

Once you accumulate enough reward points, you can convert these points into monetary compensation. For example:

  • 1 reward point = 1 INR.
  • 500 reward point = 1 USD
  • After reaching 1,500 points for Indians and 2500 points for internationals,  you can redeem your points and receive payment.

Terms & Conditions

  • The referred colleague or student must complete the entire publication process for the reviewer/referrer to earn reward points.
  • Once the paper is successfully published, the reward points will be added to your RMS account.
  • Reviewers/referrers can view and track their reward points in their RMS account.
  • Rewards points are redeemable after accumulating a minimum of 1,500 points, which can then be converted into currency and credited to your account.