This article investigates synchronization challenges in simultaneous interpretation (SI), emphasizing both global perspectives and Uzbekistan-specific contexts. Synchronization—the temporal alignment between the original speech and its translation—is among the most cognitively demanding aspects of SI. The study explores key cognitive processes such as anticipation, working memory, and executive control, alongside technical and cultural factors influencing synchronization.

Original contributions include the development of the Localized Synchronization Model (LSM), formulated based on a survey of professional interpreters in Uzbekistan and case studies from local and international events. The LSM provides targeted strategies for interpreter training, focusing on anticipation techniques, memory load management, and real-time cultural adaptation. By integrating global research with local fieldwork, this article offers actionable solutions to enhance interpreter performance in Uzbekistan and other multilingual settings.

Simultaneous Interpretation, Synchronization, Cognitive Load, Interpreter Training, Uzbekistan, Localized Synchronization Model (LSM)

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