Umsagnardómnefndarstýring
Umsagnardómnefndarstýring, a term originating from Icelandic, translates roughly to "supervision of review committees" or "management of assessment panels." It refers to the overarching processes and structures put in place to ensure the effective and fair operation of committees responsible for reviewing applications, proposals, or submissions in various fields. This can encompass academic peer review, grant applications, research ethics committees, or even committees evaluating candidates for positions.
The core purpose of umsagnardómnefndarstýring is to maintain the integrity and quality of the review process.
Effective umsagnardómnefndarstýring aims to foster transparency and accountability. This means that the criteria for evaluation should