Koozakar Launches the Impact Coin — Rewarding Excellence in Peer Review

At Koozakar, we believe that quality peer review is the heartbeat of credible scholarly publishing. To strengthen this vital process, we are introducing the #Koozakar Impact Coin, a merit-based reward system designed to recognize and empower reviewers who dedicate their time and expertise to improving research quality. Through this initiative, reviewers who complete assignments promptly, uphold high standards, and provide constructive feedback earn Impact Coins — redeemable points that can later offset article processing charges (APCs) when publishing with Koozakar Journals.

This innovative system fosters a more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative publishing ecosystem. Under the Impact Coin model, every thoughtful review counts — turning time, diligence, and expertise into tangible value. By rewarding reviewers who meet deadlines and uphold ethical and editorial excellence, Koozakar not only enhances peer review efficiency but also strengthens trust and transparency within the open-access publishing model. It’s a system built on fairness, merit, and mutual growth.

The Impact Coin especially benefits early-career researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and researchers in the Global South, offering them meaningful engagement in editorial processes while supporting their publication goals. Through participation, reviewers gain professional visibility, editorial experience, and financial relief when publishing their own work. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone — regardless of geography or institutional affiliation — has a fair opportunity to contribute and benefit from the global research community.

So, what can you do? Be involved. Make your time count. Review diligently, contribute your expertise, and help shape the next wave of impactful research. With Impact Coin, everybody wins — authors, reviewers, editors, and the scholarly world at large. Together, we advance Koozakar’s mission of open knowledge, continuous quality improvement, and equitable access to publishing opportunities.