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Become an Editor or Reviewer at IJCRT

An open invitation to researchers and faculty to join the Editorial Board and Reviewer Panel of IJCRT (ISSN 2320-2882) — an honorary, voluntary role in transparent, double-blind peer review across every subject.

RoleHonorary & voluntary ReviewTransparent & double-blind RecognitionCertificate SubjectsAll disciplines

You are invited

Join the IJCRT Editorial Board & Reviewer Panel

Peer review is what makes a journal trustworthy, and it depends on researchers who give their expertise to it. IJCRT invites qualified researchers, faculty members and subject specialists from every country to help assess the work submitted to a monthly, open access, multidisciplinary journal published since 2013.

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Voluntary service: these are honorary positions — IJCRT does not pay any remuneration for editorial or reviewing work.

3,000+reviewers on the panel

All subjectsmultidisciplinary journal

48 hoursto accept or decline an invitation

5–7 daystypical time to complete a review

Since 2013monthly, open access, ISSN 2320-2882

Two ways to contribute

Editorial Board Member or Reviewer?

Editorial Board Member

For experienced faculty and researchers who can oversee manuscripts in a subject area.

Handles submissions in their subject from screening to recommendation
Selects suitable, conflict-free reviewers
Weighs reviewer reports and recommends a decision
Upholds COPE-guided publication ethics

Reviewer

For researchers with a PhD or equivalent research experience in their field.

Assesses manuscripts in their area of expertise
Writes objective, specific and constructive reports
Recommends accept, revise or reject, with reasons
Works under transparent, double-blind, confidential review

Transparent, double-blind peer review

Where You Fit in the Review

Every research paper at IJCRT goes through transparent, double-blind peer review. While a paper is reviewed, identities are hidden in both directions, so editors and reviewers judge only the work. Once it is published, the review is recorded so anyone can check that it really took place. The diagram shows each step and who carries it out.

Where editors and reviewers fit in IJCRT peer review: submission with similarity check below 15%, editor assigns 2 to 3 independent reviewers, reviewers respond in 48 hours and report in 5 to 7 days, editor decides and the author is told by email and SMS, and after publication the review is recorded on Scholar9 — Double-blind from submission to decision, transparent after publication.

Once it is published

Transparent

The review is recorded, so anyone can check that it really took place.

Review record on Scholar9
Public reviewer list
Formal report on request

Roles & responsibilities

What We Ask of Editors and Reviewers

Editor responsibilities

Check each assigned manuscript for scope, completeness and the similarity report before review.
Invite two to three independent reviewers with relevant expertise and no conflict of interest.
Keep the review moving: follow up on late reports and replace unresponsive reviewers.
Read every report critically and recommend accept, revision or rejection, with reasons the author can act on.
Make sure reviewer comments and the decision are shared with the author — the basis of transparent peer review.
Step aside from any manuscript where you have a direct or indirect conflict of interest.
Treat all submissions equally, whatever the authors’ nationality, institution or background.
Raise suspected plagiarism, data manipulation or other misconduct with the editorial office, following COPE guidance.

Reviewer responsibilities

Accept or decline each review invitation within 48 hours.
Complete the review within the agreed timeline, typically 5–7 working days.
Give objective, specific and constructive feedback on originality, method, results, clarity and references.
Keep every manuscript strictly confidential and never share it.
Disclose any conflict of interest and decline the review if one exists.
Never retain, copy or cite an unpublished manuscript you have reviewed.
Never contact the authors directly, during or after the review.
Judge the work, not the people — respectful tone, no personal criticism.

Standards

The Principles Every Member Follows

ConfidentialityManuscripts under review are confidential documents, shared with no one.

Conflicts of interestDeclared up front; members step aside where a conflict exists.

Double-blind anonymityAuthor and reviewer identities stay concealed from each other.

Constructive feedbackReports help authors improve, with specific reasons for every point.

TimelinessPrompt responses keep decisions fast for authors.

COPE-guided ethicsMisconduct concerns are raised and handled through a fair process.

An Honorary, Voluntary Role

Editorial board membership and reviewing at IJCRT are voluntary positions. IJCRT does not provide any remuneration, honorarium or fee for editorial or reviewing work. Members contribute to serve their discipline, to support researchers who are publishing — often for the first time — and to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Recognition

How Your Contribution Is Recognised

Listed as a memberYour name and affiliation on the editorial board or reviewer member list.

Certificate of appreciationA digital certificate, with your name exactly as entered in the form.

Annual acknowledgementActive reviewers are acknowledged in the annual reviewer recognition list.

Close to new researchEarly sight of new work in your field, and practice in rigorous evaluation.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

We look for

Reviewers: a PhD or equivalent research experience in the subject
Editorial board: established faculty or researchers with a publication record in their field
A current academic or professional affiliation
Commitment to confidentiality, fairness and timely reviews
Applicants from any country — the joining form covers every nation
Reviewers who can work in Indian or foreign languages besides English are especially welcome

Every subject is welcome

IJCRT is multidisciplinary, so we need experts across all fields, including:

Engineering & TechnologyComputer Science & ITAI & Data SciencePhysical & Life SciencesMathematics & StatisticsPharmacy & Health SciencesManagement & CommerceEconomicsHumanities & LanguagesSocial Sciences & PsychologyEducationLawAgriculture & EnvironmentArchitecture & PlanningLibrary & Information SciencePhysical Education & Sports

Multilingual reviewing

Reviewers for Every Language

IJCRT is multilingual: alongside English, it accepts papers in all Indian (local) languages and in foreign languages, once the editorial office has confirmed that a language editor and reviewers are available. If you can edit or review research in a language other than English, name the language in your application — you help authors publish in the language their work was done in.

Indian languages, for example

HindiGujaratiMarathiBengaliTamilTeluguKannadaMalayalamPunjabiOdiaUrduAssameseSanskritand other local languages

Foreign languages, for example

FrenchSpanishGermanArabicPortugueseRussianChineseJapaneseand others

How to join

Four Steps to Join

Fill the joining formQualification, designation, institution and research field at joinreviewer.php
Profile checkThe editorial office reviews your expertise and affiliation
ConfirmationApproval and login details arrive at the email you registered
Listed & invitedYou join the member list and receive invitations in your subject

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Our people

Meet the Editorial Board & Reviewers

Editorial Board Member ListSubject-area editors and board members, with affiliationsView the list Reviewer Member ListThe panel of peer reviewers across all subjectsView the list Editorial Board & Review PanelHow the board and panel are organisedOpen the page

Keeping standards high

Membership Standards

Members who repeatedly miss deadlines, provide inadequate reviews or breach confidentiality are removed from the panel, and IJCRT may withdraw recognition for misconduct. Read the reviewer policy, the peer review process and the journal policies.

FAQ

Questions About Joining

Are editorial board and reviewer positions paid?

No. Both are honorary, voluntary positions. IJCRT does not pay any remuneration, honorarium or fee for editorial or reviewing work. Members take part to serve their discipline and the integrity of the scholarly record.

Who can apply to become an IJCRT reviewer?

Researchers with a PhD or equivalent research experience in their subject. Applicants from every country and every discipline are welcome, because IJCRT is a multidisciplinary journal covering all subjects.

How do I apply to join the editorial board?

Fill in the joining form at joinreviewer.php with your qualification, designation, institution and research field. To be considered for the editorial board, also email editor@ijcrt.org with your CV and the subject areas you can handle.

How much time does reviewing take?

Reviewers accept or decline an invitation within 48 hours and usually complete a review in 5–7 working days. You can decline any invitation that falls outside your expertise or availability.

Do reviewers receive a certificate?

Yes. Active reviewers receive a digital certificate of appreciation, and your name appears on the certificate exactly as you enter it in the joining form.

Will authors know who reviewed their paper?

No. IJCRT uses transparent, double-blind peer review: author and reviewer identities are concealed from each other while the paper is reviewed. After publication the review is recorded on Scholar9. Members of the reviewer panel are listed publicly, but not linked to individual papers.

Can I review papers in Indian or foreign languages?

Yes, and you are encouraged to. IJCRT accepts papers in English, in all Indian (local) languages and in foreign languages. Name the languages you can review in when you apply, so the editorial office can invite you for papers in those languages.

Can I be removed from the panel?

Yes. Reviewers who repeatedly miss deadlines, provide inadequate reviews or breach confidentiality are removed, and recognition can be withdrawn for misconduct.

Ready to Serve Your Discipline?

Join IJCRT’s Editorial Board and Reviewer Panel — an honorary, voluntary role in transparent, double-blind peer review. Questions first? Email editor@ijcrt.org or WhatsApp +91 94294 58311.

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