Evaluation of scientific publications in the field of legal sciences in Hungary

Abstract

The evaluation and system of registry of scientific publications in the field of legal studies and research shows a diverse picture in Hungary. While authors databases have been recently unified and ranking of publications/periodicals is also centralized, in the process of evaluating academic work and in the proceedings of academic career advancement (PhD, habilitation and Doctor of Sciences requirements) the evaluation systems are not used to a full extent. The following article introduces three main areas connected with this matter, namely: 1) Bibliographical databases; 2) Evaluation of articles, publications and periodicals and 3) Academic career advancement.