Reviewer Recognition and Rewards Program
Reviewers serve a vital role for Optica Publishing Group’s editors and the authors who submit to our journals. Our reviewers’ efforts and dedication allow us to bring high-quality research to the optics and photonics community. We are committed to ensuring that our reviewers are recognized and rewarded for the valuable contributions they bring to the growing body of scientific literature.
Optica Publishing Group’s comprehensive Reviewer Recognition Program acknowledges the countless hours served in reviewing more than 20,000 submissions annually to our journals. The primary appreciation efforts offered in the Reviewer Recognition Program and eligibility are outlined in the table below.
The Reviewer Rewards Program is a new initiative launching simultaneously with this new section for Reviewers on our website. All Optica Publishing Group reviewers now accumulate points for providing useful reviews and when becoming certified, and they will be able to redeem their points for special rewards. Read more about the Reviewer Rewards below.
| Recognition Efforts | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 30-day Access to Optica Publishing Group | Upon request |
|
Certificates (Distributed the year after eligibility is met) |
2+ reviews per year |
|
Reviewer Lapel Pins (Distributed upon request) |
5+ reviews per year |
| Outstanding Reviewer Recognition | Nominated by Optica Publishing Group’s Editorial Boards |
| Reviewer Rewards Program | |
| Individual Optica Membership (Free 1-Year/33% Discount on 3-Year)* | 50 points within 3 years |
| APC or Optional Open Access Fee Discount | 50 points within 3 years |
*Currently not applicable to the Student or Early Career categories.
