SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR AT UZSWLU: H-INDEX AND RESEARCH PERFORMANCE
On October 24, 2026, a scientific seminar entitled “The Role of the H-Index in Young Researchers’ Academic Careers and Strategies for Improving It” was held for the academic staff of the Second Foreign Language Department at Uzbekistan State World Languages University (UzSWLU). The seminar was led by E. K. Moydinova, Head of the Department, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pedagogical Sciences, and Associate Professor.
The seminar explored the role of the H-index in assessing research performance, its impact on researchers’ academic reputations and scholarly indicators, and strategies for publishing articles in international academic databases and increasing citation counts. Particular attention was given to the effective use of international databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, publishing research articles in reputable journals, and enhancing young researchers’ engagement in the international scientific community.

The seminar aimed to strengthen the research capacity of academic staff, improve research practices, and enhance researchers’ competitiveness in the international academic arena.