társbírálat

társbírálat is a Hungarian term for peer review, a quality assurance process in academic publishing where qualified experts evaluate a manuscript before it is published. The concept dates back to the 18th century, when scholarly societies began to formalise the review of submissions to their journals. In contemporary Hungary, most scientific journals use a double‑blind review scheme in which both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to reduce bias. Some journals employ open review, in which reviewer reports are published alongside the article.

The peer review process typically begins with a manuscript submission to a journal’s editorial office. The editor evaluates the paper for scope and suitability, and then selects two to three reviewers who are specialists in the relevant field. Reviewers assess the validity of the methodology, the originality of the findings, the clarity of the presentation, and the adequacy of the references. Their comments are compiled into a reviewer report that the editor forwards to the author, who is asked to revise the manuscript accordingly. After revision, the editor may send the manuscript back to the reviewers or make a decision based on the editor’s judgment.

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey maintain separate guidelines for peer review that emphasize transparency, conflict‑of‑interest disclosure, and constructive feedback. Several open‑access journals in Hungary have adopted post‑publication peer review to complement traditional pre‑publication evaluation. The effectiveness of társbírálat depends on the expertise of reviewers, the rigor of editorial standards, and the willingness of authors to engage in constructive revision.