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Maintenance Notice

Due to necessary scheduled maintenance, the JMIR Publications website will be unavailable from Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Who will be affected?

  • Readers: No access to all 28 journals. We recommend accessing our articles via PubMed Central
  • Authors: No access to the submission form or your user account.
  • Reviewers: No access to your user account. Please download manuscripts you are reviewing for offline reading before Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
  • Editors: No access to your user account to assign reviewers or make decisions.
  • Copyeditors: No access to user account. Please download manuscripts you are copyediting before Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Karma Program

Karma™

Recognizing Reviewers' Contributions to Science

Karma is the principle that good actions lead to positive outcomes.

At JMIR Publications, we apply this principle to scholarly publishing by recognizing the essential contributions of peer reviewers. Through the Karma Reviewer Rewards Program, we acknowledge the time, expertise, and commitment that reviewers dedicate to improving the quality and integrity of research published in JMIR Publications journals.

Understanding How Karma Works

Earn 90 Karma points for each initial, qualifying peer review completed per manuscript.

Each Karma Point is equivalent to USD 1 in Karma Credits, which can be applied as a discount toward your article processing fees or other JMIR Publications services.

Karma Credits remain valid for two years from the date they are earned, giving you flexibility to redeem them at your convenience.

Ensuring Ethics and Transparency

The Karma Reviewer Rewards Program is guided by JMIR Publications’ commitment to integrity and fairness. 

Karma Points are rewarded on the merits of the review and independent of editorial decisions.

The criteria are transparent and audited regularly.

Participation is voluntary.

Celebrating Contributions Beyond Financial Benefits

Karma is part of a suite of reviewer recognition programs at JMIR Publications. In addition to Karma, all reviewers can:

Receive annual Digital Badges and Certificates of Accomplishment.

Link verified reviews to ORCID.

Benefit from the Web of Science Reviewer Recognition Service.

Joining the Community

Your reviews make a difference—to authors, readers, and the broader scientific community.
With Karma, JMIR Publications ensures your efforts are recognized in meaningful and ethical ways.

Become a Peer Reviewer

Learn More

Knowledge Base

Find detailed information about the Karma program and frequently asked questions.

Visit Knowledge Base

Contact Support

Have questions or concerns? Our support team is here to help you with any inquiries.

support@jmir.org