Statement:
In Libya scientists published more significant scientific articles than in Syria

In the Citatable Scientific Publications rating Libya holds position #102 ²⁰²¹ out of 206 and Syria is #103 out of 206 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Libya is better than position of Syria.

Referencies:

1. Citatable Scientific Publications ²⁰²¹ by Scimago Journal & Country Rank

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Citable documents' in descending order.

   Libya	'Citable documents' value is	1,017
   Syria	'Citable documents' value is	976