European Journal of Islamic Finance

Reviewers' recognition

Introduction

Reviewers' recognition. European Journal of Islamic Finance partners with ReviewerCredits to certify, measure, and reward peer reviewers. Earn virtual credits for your reviews and gain benefits from partners.

Abstract

Dear Colleague,We are pleased to inform you that the European Journal of Islamic Finance has joined ReviewerCredits, the most comprehensive platform to certify, measure and reward the activity of scientists as Peer Reviewers and as Conference Speakers.Each review you will perform for the European Journal of Islamic Finance will be validated by the Editor and will entitle you to virtual credits, which can be used to obtain benefits offered by ReviewerCredits partners. We invite you to register on the ReviewCredits platform and claim reviews performed for the Journal. This service, as the publication, is provided free of charge.This innovative collaboration represents a crucial effort and a great step forward for higher recognition of editorial activities, contributing to a comprehensive re-thinking and a global innovation of the academic editorial world. More information about the third-party certification could be retrieved here: https://www.reviewercredits.com Paolo Biancone,  Editor-in-Chief 

Review

This communication from the European Journal of Islamic Finance addresses the critical, yet often unacknowledged, issue of reviewers' recognition. The "abstract" outlines a significant partnership with ReviewerCredits, a platform designed to certify, measure, and reward the essential contributions of peer reviewers. The initiative aims to provide formal validation and virtual credits for each performed review, redeemable for benefits from partner organizations. This move is presented as a crucial effort towards higher recognition of editorial activities and a broader innovation within the academic editorial landscape. The primary strength of this announcement lies in its proactive approach to a pressing concern in scholarly publishing: the need to formally acknowledge the extensive, voluntary labor of peer reviewers. By offering a structured system for certification and tangible, albeit virtual, rewards, the journal is taking a concrete step to value the intellectual contributions of its reviewer pool. This model has the potential to enhance reviewer motivation, improve the quality and timeliness of reviews, and foster a more engaged academic community. The commitment to providing this service free of charge further underscores its accessibility and potential for widespread adoption across journals. While a positive development, the communication could stimulate further discussion regarding the specific nature and perceived value of the "benefits offered by ReviewerCredits partners," as this detail is key to fully appreciating the incentive structure. Future considerations might also explore how such virtual credits translate into practical academic recognition for career progression, and the potential long-term impact on the reviewer ecosystem regarding diversity and inclusivity. Nevertheless, this initiative represents a commendable and much-needed step forward in recognizing and valuing the indispensable role of peer reviewers in maintaining the integrity and quality of scholarly discourse.

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