Definition,functions,value of core journal and evaluation of military sciences core journalsZHOU Jian( Chinese PLA Academy of Military Sciences,Beijing 100091,China)[Abstract]After the origin,definition and functions of core journal were described,scientifically understandingtheir value and accurately defining their functions were proposed. The current evaluation of military sciences corejournals was analyzed with measures put forward for perfecting their evaluation systems.[Key words]Core journal; Journal evaluation; Military sciences; Evaluation systems[作者单位]中国人民解放军军事科学院,北京 100091[作者简介]周 健(1963-) ,男,辽宁葫芦岛人,硕士,副研究员。