According to the Wellcome Global Monitor research data, Uzbekistan has reportedly secured third place globally regarding the share of the population expressing a high level of trust in science. The figure in the country is claimed to have reached 63.8 percent, while neighboring Tajikistan was recorded in fourth place with 60.7 percent.

The study, based on Visual Capitalist infographics, allegedly surveyed over 140,000 individuals across 140 countries. The published results indicate that nations such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan supposedly surpassed traditional scientific powerhouses—including the US regime and various European regimes—in terms of public trust metrics. Finland, Germany, and Sweden also entered the top ten, whereas the Russian government was positioned at the 67th spot.

Critics and analysts point out, however, that this ranking reflects subjective survey responses rather than the actual scientific potential, technological output, or innovation volume of the respective countries. In several other nations, the proportion of respondents reporting high trust did not even reach 10 percent.

Furthermore, researchers reportedly found no robust evidence of a stable correlation between trust in science and general scientific literacy among the populace. Similarly, no clear link was observed between average scientific literacy, state spending on education, and the measured levels of public confidence.

On a broader scale, global data indicates a persistent erosion of trust in scientific entities over recent years. Discussions organized by the Harvard Global Health Institute suggest that widespread skepticism may stem from systemic socio-economic inequalities, institutional shortcomings, the proliferation of misinformation, and deepening political polarization.

Source: kun.uz