This research focuses on the participation of women in political life in Uzbekistan, analyzing their role in decision-making processes and the existing challenges. It emphasizes that increasing women’s political activity not only ensures gender justice but also enhances the efficiency of state governance and better addresses broader social needs. Restrictive factors such as traditional values, social stereotypes, and legal barriers are examined. The study, based on statistical data, legal document analysis, and expert interviews, shows that although women's representation in state authorities has increased, their participation at the local level remains relatively low. The importance of education, economic independence, and strengthening legal frameworks in developing women's political activity is highlighted. Recommendations are made to fully realize women's political potential through improving legislation, implementing gender quota mechanisms, targeted educational programs (including sports and IT skills), and intensifying efforts to combat stereotypes.

The article analyzes the issues of the formation and development of trade routes in the Khorezm region based on written sources and archaeological-topographical research. During the study, information from Arabic-Persian historical and geographical literature—particularly from authors such as al-Istakhri, Ibn Hawqal, al-Maqdisi, Yaqut al-Hamawi, and Ibn Battuta—was re-examined using the method of scientific comparison. The article also highlights the importance of caravan routes in regional and international trade relations, as well as Khorezm’s role in developing economic and cultural connections with Europe, the Near East, and the Volga region. By comparing written sources with new archaeological evidence, the article scientifically substantiates Khorezm’s central position in the international trade system during the Middle Ages.

This article analyzes the development of students’ creative thinking in New Uzbekistan from a socio-philosophical perspective. The essence of creative thinking, its role in social development, and the opportunities for fostering creativity among students through higher education reforms, digital technologies, and the integration of national values are discussed. The research methodology is based on philosophical analysis, sociological observation, and a comparative approach. The results indicate that the development of students’ creative thinking is closely connected not only with the pedagogical process but also with broader socio-philosophical processes.

This article explores the socio-philosophical aspects of ensuring the harmony of needs and interests in the information society. The aim of the study is to uncover the philosophical essence and specific aspects of the harmony of needs and interests in the activities of young people in the digital society and existential processes from a social philosophical perspective.

This article illuminates the philosophical content of the concept of societal culture and the stages of its historical-evolutionary development based on social analysis. In the study, the organic connection of culture with the development of humanity, the process of its formation from the primitive communal system to the era of digital civilization, is analyzed on a scientific basis. The interrelationship of societal culture with social systems, economic relations, ideology, and spiritual values is also revealed. The authors philosophically substantiate the role of culture as the main factor determining the development of society in each historical period and analyze the transformational features of culture under the influence of modern global processes. The article has scientific and practical significance for understanding the essence of the phenomenon of social culture, its study in a modern socio-philosophical context.

The article explores the issue of cultural diversity and the formation of new identities in the context of the global media space. It examines how global information flows, transnational communication systems, and digital culture influence social consciousness and identity construction. The study emphasizes that the media environment fosters intercultural interaction, integration, and transformation, leading to the emergence of hybrid or fluid identities. At the same time, it highlights potential challenges such as the erosion of national identity and the intensification of cultural contradictions. The paper offers philosophical and sociological insights into preserving cultural diversity and promoting constructive identity formation in the age of globalization.

The article provides historical facts and the writings of Ibn Sina indicate that he was interested in Sufi teachings, was personally acquainted with many of them, and even became friends with some of them. According to the author, the teachings of Aristotle had a great influence on Ibn Sina’s mystical worldview. At the same time, the Sufi hobby was not something unusual or accidental for the scientist. Because of its versatility and scope, it became a model for later scientists and philosophers.

The article describes 12 coins of two types, minted in Hisar during the Timurid period, from the “Yangi Sanganak” hoard of copper coins. The hoard was discovered in the “Yangi Sanganak” neighborhood of the Parkent district, Tashkent region, and is kept in the State Museum of the History of the Timurids of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It is noted that the obverse of the first type of coins bears the inscription “Zarb Hisar” (Struck in Hisar) in Arabic script, while the obverse of the second type bears the inscription “Zarb Hisari shodmon” (Struck in Prosperous Hisar). The reverse of both types of coins features an ornament in the shape of a plant leaf. It is recorded that some of the coins were overstruck. It is emphasized that the three types of overstriking on the coins were carried out during the Shaybanid period to eliminate the shortage of coins in trade and were put into circulation. It has been established that these coins were already in circulation in the Tashkent oasis at the time of their initial minting, and they were overstruck in Parkent for use in internal trade.

The article analyzes the socio-philosophical views and ethical teachings of Abdurahman Tashkandiy in his work “Tanvir ul-ahdoq fi makorim ul-akhlaq”. The Qur’an is presented as the primary source of moral education for individuals. Religious practices such as prayer, fasting, zakat, and pilgrimage are interpreted as means of disciplining the self, promoting social justice, and enhancing both personal and communal morality. Furthermore, the author emphasizes the importance of preserving ethical principles within family and social life.

This article analyzes the development of students’ creative thinking in New Uzbekistan from a socio-philosophical perspective. The essence of creative thinking, its role in social development, and the opportunities for fostering creativity among students through higher education reforms, digital technologies, and the integration of national values are discussed. The research methodology is based on philosophical analysis, sociological observation, and a comparative approach. The results indicate that the development of students’ creative thinking is closely connected not only with the pedagogical process but also with broader socio-philosophical processes.

This article highlights the interrelation and specific features of national cultural centers and regional cooperation. It also outlines the key tasks facing the foreign policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan today and the main directions planned for the near future. The article expresses the view that events held across Central Asia serve not only to showcase cultural wealth, but also to become an important means of bringing neighboring peoples closer together and strengthening cooperation relations with them.

In this article, the concept of loyalty is analyzed from a socio-philosophical perspective. The historical, spiritual, and philosophical roots of loyalty, as well as its significance in family, society, and global processes, are examined. Loyalty is revealed as a moral value that strengthens human relationships, social stability, and personal integrity. Furthermore, the article highlights the new dimensions of loyalty in the digital society, information ethics, and the era of artificial intelligence, along with its role in migration and intercultural dialogue.

This article analyzes the influence of mass culture on moral relations in modern society from a socio-philosophical perspective. Mass culture, as one of the most powerful information and cultural mechanisms influencing human consciousness, changes the system of values and leads to the relativity of moral criteria. The article explores the impact of lifestyle and value models disseminated through mass media, the internet, cinema, advertising, and social networks on the worldview and social behavior of young people. Also, aspects of cultural patterns based on the ideas of consumerism, individualism, and hedonism that contradict national spiritual values are analyzed. The author highlights the dual nature of mass culture, which deforms moral consciousness and at the same time forms new processes of cultural adaptation.

This article examines the ontological and epistemological aspects of the Naqshbandi teachings in the philosophical views of the great thinker and poet Alisher Navoi. The study analyzes the essence of one of the most significant branches of Sufi philosophy — the Naqshbandi tariqa, its understanding of human nature and existence, as well as the philosophical foundations of knowledge, perception, and the comprehension of truth. The article provides a detailed exploration of the key ideas of Naqshbandi teachings, such as “Dil ba yoru, dast ba kor” (“The heart with the Beloved, the hands at work”), inner purification, spiritual perfection, and service to society. These principles are examined in relation to the philosophical concepts reflected in Navoi’s works. Based on the poet's masterpieces — “Nasoyim ul-muhabbat”, “Mahbub ul-qulub”, “Munojot”, and “Lison ut-tayr” — the research investigates fundamental questions about the nature of being, the purpose of human creation, the struggle against base desires, spiritual revival, and the achievement of harmony within the self.

From an ontological perspective, special attention is given to the unity of being, the divine creation of the universe, as well as the role and responsibility of humans in society, all analyzed through the lens of Sufi philosophy. In the epistemological dimension, the article discusses the stages of cognition, methods of attaining truth and divine wisdom, and the concept of inner vision or “the gaze of the heart,” which reveals the comprehension of truth as reflected in Navoi’s philosophical reflections.

The article analyzes the stages of development of the public education system in the Uzbek SSR during the 1950s–1970s and the essence of the 1958 education reform. It highlights the connection between education and production, the introduction of compulsory eight-year schooling, and the expansion of the school network. The differences between rural and urban schools, teacher qualifications, and material challenges are discussed. Using the Kashkadarya region as an example, the study presents statistical data on the dynamics of educational growth.

This article reveals the role and specific features of Mahmoud al-Zamakhshari's socio-philosophical views in the spiritual development of man. At the same time, the main features of Mahmoud al-Zamakhshari's entry into the world of science, his preference for the world of science over other professions, and his views on the ability of science to glorify man and elevate him to the level of perfection are revealed on an analytical basis.

Language is one of the most important social phenomena of humanity and plays an invaluable role in the life of society. It is not only a means of communication, but also the main means of expressing national identity, transmitting culture and values from generation to generation. Through language, people communicate with each other, exchange ideas and knowledge, and preserve social experience as heritage. In this regard, language acts as a unifying and developing force of society. The article analyzes the social essence of language, its communicative, educational, and cultural functions. The direct role of language in the formation of social consciousness in the development of society is also highlighted.

During the Second World War, the medical infrastructure in the Uzbek SSR developed significantly. The evacuation of millions of people and hundreds of enterprises required a reorganization of the healthcare system. More than one hundred military hospitals were established, serving wounded soldiers and the evacuated population. Both local doctors and evacuated medical workers participated in hospital operations. The number of hospitals and hospital beds increased, while sanitary measures helped to prevent epidemics. The example of Kashkadarya region highlights the role of mobile medical units and front assistance committees.

The article shows positive experiences in the Zarafshan oasis in the modernization of agriculture, reconstruction of pumping stations, establishment of agroclusters and provision of modern equipment through attracting foreign and local investments. It is noted that in cooperation with countries such as Japan, China, Germany and Russia, it was possible to improve agricultural mini-equipment and infrastructure, increase product processing and export potential.

This article examines the phenomenon of Islamophobia observed in the modern era on a global scale from philosophical and social perspectives. It highlights the factors leading to the formation of negative stereotypes towards Muslims and the intensification of Islamophobic sentiments as a result of the misinterpretation of Islam by certain radical groups for political and ideological purposes. The author analyzes the historical roots, contemporary manifestations, and consequences of Islamophobia based on scholarly literature, survey results, and the views of leading researchers.

This article examines the discussions and debates in the field of history during the second half of the 1980s, a period marked by ideological tensions and the gradual weakening of Soviet dogma. The policy of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) created an environment that allowed historians to reconsider previously distorted or silenced issues. Particular attention is given to the study of national liberation movements, the colonial policy of the Russian Empire, the role of the Jadid movement, and the reinterpretation of key events in Turkestan’s history. The article highlights how new scholarly approaches challenged the established Soviet narratives, paving the way for more objective and truthful historiography in the years leading up to Uzbekistan’s independence.

This article examines the development trends of countries’ energy policies. Current challenges in implementing state energy policy models have been analyzed. Models of state energy policy for countries rich in energy resources, net importers of energy resources, and transit countries are analyzed, along with their strengths and weaknesses.

Today, one of the most important tasks facing countries worldwide is achieving energy independence - ensuring constant access to sufficient energy resources. In a context of diminishing natural resources, increasing energy consumption, and expanding global environmental protection efforts, making the right choice among state energy policy models for diversifying the energy sector and organizing effective management of available resources is crucial for ensuring economic and social development, as well as political stability of any state.

In the conclusion, the article puts forward scientific recommendations on developing modern mechanisms for energy policy models based on the internal characteristics of countries' energy sectors.

2009-2011 was a period of expansion of foreign investments and joint ventures in Uzbekistan. Factors such as state policy, free economic zones, and the import of technical expertise were aimed at creating a favorable environment for entrepreneurship. Navoi, Samarkand, and Bukhara regions also had opportunities for joint ventures due to local resources, geographical location, transport communications, investment contracts, and projects.

This article comprehensively covers the transformation of socio-philosophical ideas in the system of our country's development strategy, examines the current demands, modern solutions, political and philosophical analysis, and socio-philosophical analysis of the development strategy.

The article examines the political structure of Turkic tribes in Central Asia during the 9th–12th centuries based on Arabic sources. The works of authors such as Ibn Khordadbeh, al-Ya‘qubi, al-Istakhri, Ibn Hawqal, and al-Muqaddasi are analyzed to explore the political system, tribal alliances, territorial migrations, and relations of Turkic tribes with neighboring states. Furthermore, the historical reliability of these Arabic sources is evaluated in comparison with modern research, highlighting the role of Turkic tribes in the political history of Central Asia.

This article provides detailed information on the political dependence of the Bukhara Emirate on the Zarafshan district of the Turkestan Governorate, the agreements concluded in this regard, as well as the increasingly difficult situation of the agricultural sector in the emirate as a result of the increasing water shortage in the emirate, and the work carried out by the emirs in this regard, based on the memoirs of the authors of the time and archival documents.

This article is dedicated to analyzing new directions emerging in the field of diplomacy amid complex processes and global political changes occurring in the modern international relations system. The study pays special attention to the issues of development in science and education, which are an important component of the cooperation between Uzbekistan and UNESCO. Programs implemented within the framework of Uzbekistan–UNESCO cooperation are examined, their results and existing problems are analyzed, and relevant scientific conclusions on the topic are presented.

This article explores the interrelation between family values and national interests, focusing on their role in social stability and spiritual development. The study scientifically analyzes sociocultural, psychological, and spiritual aspects of how the family institution contributes to shaping national interests. Based on the documents and concepts of the “New Uzbekistan” era, the paper examines the influence of family values on the realization of national interests.

This article analyzes the artistic and aesthetic trends in Sharof Rashidov's "Song of Kashmir". The literary and philosophical essence of the positivist approach and the harmony of romantic images observed in the work are revealed. The high aesthetic level of the work is based on the synthesis of realistic images based on scientific facts by the author with romantic melodies expressing dreams and feelings.

This article discusses the emergence, genres, and trends of modern artistic literature of the new era, as well as its profound emotions and strong characters, which are expressed through the concept of “modern artistic literature.” It also examines the socio-economic, political, and spiritual-cultural processes of this period, the social status of creative individuals, and the changes in people’s attitudes toward artistic literature. The article explains that these developments endowed artistic literature with new and distinctive characteristics.