This article discusses the efficiency and legal basis of the selection process in higher education institutions. It emphasizes the importance of an open and transparent hiring system, where the efficiency of the selection process directly impacts the quality of education and professional development. The article outlines the regulatory framework that governs the hiring procedures and highlights the significance of these processes in ensuring fair and competitive recruitment.

Today, the education system faces the challenge of not only improving students' reading literacy but also developing their critical thinking and information analysis skills. It is crucial to teach students not just to memorize information but also to analyze it, identify key ideas, and draw independent conclusions. In particular, with the advancement of information technologies, the ability to distinguish false information and misconceptions has become increasingly important. Therefore, special attention should be given to fostering critical thinking skills in school education. This article examines strategies for developing students' critical thinking skills, analyzes international experiences, and explores pedagogical innovations in this area. Additionally, effective methods for enhancing reading literacy and critical thinking are recommended, including problem-based learning, discussions, evidence-based approaches, and independent research.

This article is devoted to the analysis of the main approaches used in modern pedagogy, their theoretical foundations and practical application. The formation of educational activities in primary school is the most important stage of the educational process, which lays the foundation for further learning. This period is characterized by children’s high receptivity to new knowledge, but requires the use of specific technologies, tools and organizational and pedagogical approaches. Organizational and pedagogical approaches play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of the educational process. They make it possible to take into account the individual characteristics of students, build an educational environment that promotes the development of their potential, and also solve the problems of education and socialization.

The integration of Turkic-speaking states has gained significant momentum in recent decades, leading to enhanced cooperation in various sectors, including the media. This article explores the influence of integration processes on media development, focusing on shared linguistic, cultural, and economic ties. Through an analysis of policies, collaborative media projects, and institutional frameworks, the study highlights the role of organizations such as the Turkic Council in fostering a unified media landscape. The findings suggest that media cooperation among Turkic states strengthens cultural identity, promotes information exchange, and enhances global influence.

This article examines the issue of innovative centers within the framework of areal linguistic research. Areal linguistics, as a branch of linguistics that studies regional characteristics of language, encompasses a wide range of theoretical and practical issues. The study highlights the significance of innovative centers in linguistic analysis, their impact on language changes, and the development of regional dialects. The article emphasizes the role of linguistic innovation centers in linguistic and intercultural communication, as well as the importance of developing modern methods aimed at advancing language studies. The results of the research include recommendations for fostering innovative approaches in linguistics, analyzing regional language characteristics, and identifying the connections between national and global cultures.