[Referees--science's watchdogs and authors best friends].
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.
Karlsson
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Läkartidningens medicinska redaktion, Stockholm.
Riis
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Nylenna
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D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D011643:Publishing; D012537:Scandinavian and Nordic Countries; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards*
Referenter--vetenskapens väktare och författarnas bästa vänner.