On October 29, 2026, Professor Salim Sulaymonovich Davlatov, Doctor of Medical Sciences at the Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sina, was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in the nomination “Leading Author of the Year” in the field of medical sciences by the Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
​This recognition acknowledges the scientist’s active participation in international scientific publications, his effective work in delivering research findings to the global scientific community, and his overall contribution to the development of national science.

​Within the framework of the International Week of Innovative Ideas InnoWeek–2026, special nominations were announced to honor scientists achieving top results in international scientific databases. According to official information from the organizers, the “Leading Author of the Year” nomination recognizes authors whose 2025 scientific articles received high citation rates, while the “Most Active Publisher of the Year” nomination acknowledges authors with the highest number of publications in international databases. Key selection criteria included utilizing metrics from Scopus and Web of Science databases and strict adherence to academic integrity requirements (Official source: https://innoweek.uz/uz/news/221).
​Professor S.S. Davlatov’s author profile and bibliographic data in the Scopus international database reflect his active scientific and publishing activities in medicine. According to an initial analysis of Scopus data exported on October 30, 2026, 21 scientific works by Professor S.S. Davlatov were recorded for 2025. Furthermore, a preliminary analysis of a dataset covering 745 Scopus entries of medical scientists with Uzbekistan affiliation for 2025 identified 15 scientific works by Professor S.S. Davlatov published without foreign organizational participation. In this analysis, research conducted in collaboration with scientists from various higher educational institutions and research centers in Uzbekistan was recorded as national scientific collaboration. These indicators reflect the scientist’s publication activity in cooperation with domestic scientific institutions. This sample should not be interpreted as a full comparative ranking of all medical scientists nationwide.

Scopus Author ID: 57219956374
Scopus Author Profile: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57219956374
​Professor S.S. Davlatov’s primary scientific focus is general surgery, with research addressing surgical diseases of abdominal organs, biliary tract pathologies, surgical management of hernias, prevention of postoperative complications, and advancing modern surgical techniques. Publications in 2025 include studies on laparoscopic hernioplasty, surgical treatment of inguinal hernias, surgical procedures associated with metabolic syndrome, and acute intestinal obstruction. The scientist’s work aims to optimize surgical practice, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance the visibility of local research in the global scientific arena.
​The recognition of Professor Salim Sulaymonovich Davlatov as “Leading Author of the Year” in medical sciences represents a significant event for the faculty of the Bukhara State Medical Institute. This achievement is particularly meaningful for enhancing the visibility of institutional research internationally, strengthening national scientific collaboration, and encouraging faculty publishing activity.

The team at the Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sina warmly congratulates Professor Salim Sulaymonovich Davlatov and wishes him continued success in his scientific and teaching career.

​Press Office of Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sina