Reviewer Recognition | Colloquys Publishing

At Colloquys Journals, we recognize that peer reviewers are the cornerstone of scientific quality and integrity. Their voluntary contributions of time, expertise, and thoughtful critique enable us to maintain the highest standards of scholarly publishing. We are committed to acknowledging and celebrating their vital role in advancing knowledge.

Acknowledgement of Reviewer Contributions

To value reviewers' time and expertise, Colloquys Journals provides multiple forms of recognition:

Annual Reviewer Recognition Certificates

Each year, reviewers receive a formal digital certificate summarizing their reviewing contributions. This certificate includes the number of reviews completed, manuscript categories reviewed, and acknowledgement of their professional expertise.

These certificates can be used for professional development documentation, academic portfolios, and institutional reporting.

Public Acknowledgement

Reviewers may opt-in to be listed on the journal's website as a contributing reviewer. This public recognition showcases their commitment to scholarly excellence without linking specific reviews to individual manuscripts.

Reviewer confidentiality remains paramount—names are only published with explicit consent from each reviewer.

Outstanding Reviewer Awards

Periodically, we honor exceptional reviewers through our Outstanding Reviewer Awards program. Recipients are selected based on:

Timeliness and responsiveness to review requests
Thoroughness and depth of manuscript evaluation
Constructiveness and professionalism in feedback
Consistency and reliability across multiple reviews

Award recipients receive special recognition certificates and are featured on our website and in our annual reports.

Editorial Opportunities

High-performing reviewers who demonstrate exceptional expertise and commitment are given priority consideration for editorial board membership.

This pathway recognizes sustained excellence in peer review and provides opportunities for deeper involvement in shaping journal direction and maintaining scholarly standards.

Confidentiality Commitment: All recognition adheres to strict confidentiality standards. Reviewer identities are only disclosed publicly with reviewers' explicit consent, and specific manuscript-reviewer associations are never revealed.

Reviewer Certification

Individual Review Certificates

Upon completing a review, reviewers receive a digital reviewer certificate confirming their contribution. Each certificate includes:

Manuscript Title: The title of the reviewed manuscript (if the reviewer consents to this being recorded)
Review Date: The date when the review was completed and submitted
Review Type: Nature of the contribution (initial review, revision review, or expedited review)
Journal Information: The journal name and ISSN
Verification Code: A unique code for authentication of the certificate

These certificates provide verifiable documentation of scholarly service and can be included in academic CVs, promotion portfolios, and professional development records.

Annual Consolidated Reports

Reviewers may request a consolidated annual report summarizing all completed reviews for the calendar year. This comprehensive report includes:

Review Activity Summary

Total number of reviews completed
Average review completion time
Subject areas and manuscript types reviewed
Journals for which reviews were completed

Professional Documentation

Formal attestation of peer review service
Institutional and career documentation support
Verification credentials for third-party validation
Integration with ORCID and other scholarly profiles

Annual reports are provided in a professional PDF format suitable for institutional submission, tenure and promotion applications, and professional society documentation.

Request Your Certificates

To request individual review certificates or annual consolidated reports, reviewers can log in to their reviewer portal or contact the editorial office at editorial@colloquys.com. All certificates are generated within 5-7 business days of the request.

For questions about reviewer recognition programs or to opt-in for public acknowledgement, please contact our editorial team.