title: [Referees--science's watchdogs and authors best friends].
abstract: External reviewers play an important part as guardians of scientific standards and advisers to the editors of professional journals. A study of 156 reviewers in the Nordic countries showed that they make a great contribution, but differ widely from each other in their assessments of the same papers. Experienced reviewers and young referees were found to be the most critical. A trial of an evaluation check list showed that most reviewers appreciated its help.
authors.affiliation: Läkartidningens medicinska redaktion, Stockholm.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Karlsson
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Riis
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nylenna
mesh_terms: D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D011643:Publishing; D012537:Scandinavian and Nordic Countries; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards*
vernacular_title: Referenter--vetenskapens väktare och författarnas bästa vänner.