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Due to their role, referees and judges are necessary for sports competitions to be held. For the last few years, scientific research has increased on the issue of refereeing, which is now an object of research in itself. This paper reviews such research, examining the logics of judgment and refereeing according to the diversity of sports practices and their internal logic. It defines how various theoretical directions can deepen understanding of the decision-making processes in sports refereeing. Then, it provides an overview of the most common topics in scientific research about refereeing and judgment in sports practices.