In an extraordinary demonstration of academic and research excellence, a distinguished team of researchers from the Research Center of Cihan University-Sulaymaniya has recently published a groundbreaking article in “The Lancet”, one of the most prestigious and highly regarded medical journals worldwide. The team, comprising Dr. Fakher Rahim, Dr. Hastyar Najmuldeen, and Dr. Nameer Qasim, has contributed significantly to the field of global health with their comprehensive demographic analysis.
The article, titled “Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021”, delves into an extensive demographic study spanning over seven decades. This study not only provides vital insights into global mortality rates, life expectancy, and population estimates but also assesses the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across various regions.
Publication in “The Lancet”, known for its stringent peer-review process and remarkable impact factor of 168.9, is a testament to the high quality and significance of the team’s research. It marks a significant achievement not only for the individual researchers but also for Cihan University-Sulaymaniya, enhancing its reputation as a leading institution in academic and research circles.
This publication is particularly noteworthy as it contributes to the Q1 category in Scopus, representing the highest quality of research recognized within the academic and scientific community. The study’s findings offer invaluable insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide, facilitating informed decisions and strategies to improve global health outcomes.
The Cihan University-Sulaymaniya community and the wider academic world celebrate this remarkable achievement, recognizing the contributions of Dr. Rahim, Dr. Najmuldeen, and Dr. Qasim to advancing our understanding of global health dynamics and the impact of pandemics on population health. This publication not only underscores the importance of international collaboration in research but also sets a benchmark for future studies in the field.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00476-8/fulltext