Scientific Periodicals in Economics - Scientometric Aspects

Abstract
Presented from scientometric point of view is the publication activity of the journals in the field of economic science: "Economic Thought" (Institute of Economics at BAS); "Economic Studies" (Institute of Economics at BAS; D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics - Svishtov; Varna Economics University), "Economic Alternatives" (UNWE), "Business management" (D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics - Svishtov), "News" (Varna Economics University).
The research is undertaken in three directions: distribution of scientific papers by subject by years; distribution of publications by type and years depending on their function and purpose; structure of the composition of authors by their institutional affiliation and productivity.
The period 2001 - 2006 is studied. Analyzed is the condition of quantitive characteristics and indicators on the activity of scientific journals in the field of economic science through this period.