“Catalysts of Success” – Comparing Hungarian Researchers’ Publication Patterns to Those of International Award-Winning Researchers in the Field of Chemistry

This study investigates how the publication practices of Hungarian researchers in the field of chemistry align with the global benchmarks set by award-winning scientists in 2022. Prestigious awards enhance already notable visibility and serve as quality measures of research output. Our analysis of 2022 Scopus-indexed publications assessed international award winners, members of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and Hungarian chemistry publications overall, focusing on publication frequency, citation impact, and research topic prominence. Results indicate that award-winners predominantly publish with the American Chemical Society (ACS), while Hungarian researchers favor lower-tiered MDPI journals, impacting their global visibility. Additionally, the most popular research topics among Hungarian researchers do not fully align with those of award winners. To improve the global standing and award prospects of Hungarian researchers, we recommend aligning publication practices with international standards, particularly by increasing submissions to high-impact journals published by the ACS or other prestigious publishers supported by strategic policies.