In brief: where the present programme allows points to be redeemed toward publication, RMS points are applied through the live RMS redemption procedure once your paper has been accepted, subject to your account's current eligibility, balance and the relevant publication terms. Points never stand in for editorial screening or peer review.
Before Using Points
Before counting on points for a submission, confirm each of the following:
- The standing of your RMS account
- How many points you currently hold
- Whether the particular paper you are submitting qualifies
- The redemption threshold now in force
- Exclusions listed in the present RMS terms
- If points pay the whole charge or just a portion
Recommended Flow
- Join RMS.
- Carry out the referral or reviewer work that is needed.
- Confirm your points balance on the live RMS dashboard.
- Send in the paper using the normal submission process.
- Await the outcome of editorial and peer review; holders of points do not bypass this stage.
- Once accepted, look up the present RMS redemption procedure.
- Redeem the points using the method the live dashboard supports.
- Pay any balance left over, if the rules in force call for it.
- Take care of the final publication documents.
- Save your publication records once the paper is live.
Important
At-a-Glance Checklist
- Balance checkedPrior to acceptance
- Review unchangedDecisions are unaffected by points
- Terms readThe point values now in force
- Payment completedThe remainder after points are applied
- Office contactedAbout any RMS queries
Sensible Habits When Using Points
Points are a perk and not a shortcut. To use them properly, leave the editorial process untouched and keep your own paperwork in order:
- Begin with an ordinary submission — points have no influence on screening, peer review or the editorial decision
- Hold on for a real acceptance — as with the publication fee, points concern accepted papers only
- Verify your balance and which rule applies — put any doubts to the editorial office in writing
- Retain written proof — showing how the points were used, along with your acceptance letter and receipt
The Link Between Points and the Publication Fee
For each accepted article, the standard publication fee is ₹971 INR for Indian authors and $41 USD for foreign authors; it covers up to 5 authors and is charged only once the paper is accepted. Whenever points are used, they are applied against that charge and the editorial office confirms it, so read the current terms before you depend on them.
Further details are in RMS points explained and on the publication charges page.
Practical Tips for Redeeming Reward Points Sensibly
Reward points can look like a shortcut, but they work best when treated as a small administrative convenience. These habits help you use them without confusion and without mixing them up with scholarly judgement.
- Finish the manuscript first. Do not let the existence of points influence when you submit. Complete your paper, polish it and confirm every author is happy before thinking about any financial offset.
- Read the current terms yourself. Rules for such schemes can change, so open the latest explanation on the site rather than relying on a colleague's memory or an old message in a group chat.
- Keep a simple record. Note how points were earned, when you checked your balance and what you applied them to. A short log makes any later query quicker for you and for the support team.
- Never promise outcomes to co-authors. Explain to collaborators that points have no bearing on acceptance. Setting that expectation early avoids disappointment and protects the integrity of the review process.
- Write to support before paying twice. If a balance looks wrong or a payment seems duplicated, pause and send a clear message with screenshots and reference details, rather than retrying the transaction repeatedly.
Treat points as a bookkeeping aid only, verify the current rules, and keep your own records so that any question can be settled quickly.
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Your Paper's Journey at JMVRA, From Submission to Publication
- SubmissionPaper ID is issued
- ScreenScope & similarity
- ReviewDouble-blind
- DecideEmail & SMS
- ReworkEach point answered
- AcceptCopyright & fee
- ProduceYou can request a DOI
- PublishMonthly issue
How long review takes depends on the reviewers and on any revision required, so no set turnaround is promised; you are told of acceptance or rejection by email and WhatsApp.
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