The professional vs. amateur reviewer
| Features | The professional reviewer | The amateur reviewer |
|---|---|---|
| Revisions per year | 30 to 100 | 1 or 2 |
| Time to review | Days (< 15) | Months |
| Review focus | Article content | References |
| Suggested references | Key missing references | Their own irrelevant references |
| Bias | Absent to mild | Moderate to severe |
| Criticism | Constructive | Destructive or absent |
| The perception of its role | Consultant to editor | Acting editor |
| Prejudice | All articles can be improved | No article is innocent |