“My Andijan, which saved my soul there, remained with me…”
(Babur)
Uzbekistan is a Motherland that lives forever in our hearts! O dear country, which has captured the morning shimmer of the sun in your orbits, I feel helpless, no matter how many words I find to describe you. You are a sacred land where stars embrace in your mountains, where the wind writes pages in your steppes, and where the breath of life sparkles in your rivers and lakes! Sun particles smile and scatter across your sky. Every morning your dawn breeze creeps through my soul. These breezes feel as if they carry not just the air, but the living breath of history. You are like a perfect picture drawn for the face of the earth; I feel the breath of tranquility at your every point. You are not the pearl of the East; you are the crown set within its bosom! Thousands of dreams blossom in your every inch of soil, and the birds that fly in your sky sing the song of freedom.
Andijan! The rays of dawn are reflected in your white tunics, the wings of swallows harmonize in your silk belts. You are radiant like a bride whose solar hair is scattered across the sky. You are a miracle that has made both the sun and the stars fall in love with you. You are a mother who bestows hope in the hearts of your children and courage in their gaze.
In the heart of every person is imprinted the bright image of the land where they were born and raised, where they took their first breath. This image is not only a geographical location but a part of the soul, the beginning of destinies, the first foundation of the future. Andijan, in turn, is the lifeblood of blessed Uzbekistan, a living witness to a thousand years of history, the inspirational abode of the great Mirzo Bobur, the land of hardworking and sincere people, the supporting mountain of the nation. The description of this land, where every inch of soil is kneaded with the traces of history, and every drop is moistened by the sweat of a hardworking farmer’s brow, is beyond an epic poem. My chest is full of pride and honor for growing up under the warm sun of Andijan and being raised among its rich culture and generous people. This is not just a fleeting emotion, but a feeling ingrained in my heart and soul, an eternally connected spirit, a dear fortress to me. It is not only the apple of the eye of the Fergana Valley but also a majestic land standing tall as the Eastern gate of the country, a symbol of the harmony of historical heritage and modern development.
The great personality who stamped his seal on Andijan’s glory is undoubtedly Zahiriddin Bobur. The great writer of his time, statesman, and great commander, this world conqueror who founded the Mughal Empire in India, was born in the dignified bosom of this land. Talented poets and poetesses, including Nodira and Muhammad Yusuf, the Venerable Jadid Abdulhamid Chulpan, the world-recognized Shaykh Muhammad Sadiq Muhammad Yusuf, Shaykh Hasan, Husayn Yahyo Abdulmajid, and many other scholars and intellectuals originated precisely from this region.
Andijan is the most invaluable gift nature has bestowed upon the local people. This land, which is one of the most fertile and lush areas of the valley, is deservedly called the “Jewel of the East.” Even the thistle that grows here is a cure for a thousand ailments. The true wealth of the province, I believe, lies in its simple, hardworking, and sincere people. Andijan residents are known for their devotion, sincerity, and hospitality. Their every word and gaze reflect boundless love for the homeland, respect for labor, and gratitude for life. Here, let alone speaking a harsh word to a person seeking refuge, even looking at them coldly is considered a sin. Their tables are always open, and their magical hands are always ready to prepare pilaf.
Their friendly words and unique, sincere dialect are proof of their warm embrace, even for strangers who come from afar. The juicy accent is like a stream rushing through the blood of every Andijan resident. I also speak this dialect, and it always gives me a special warmth and pride.
Andijan people are very emotional individuals who completely immerse themselves in work, friendship, and even sorrow with their entire being. The neighborhood is the center of life in Andijan. The ties of neighborliness here are extremely strong. There are such close neighbors who share fresh bread when baked, and meat from their meal when cooked, that an unaware person might think they were born from the same mother. Their affection, kindness, and generosity are extraordinarily high. Those who are too shy to address each other as “you” are Andijan residents; those who hold weddings for forty days and forty nights are Andijan residents; it is exactly them who have turned unity and community into a core value! In particular, Andijan is a crossroads of cultures, a magical land where the vigor of people whose hearts are as bright as their faces is reflected, a place upon which the Creator’s gaze has fallen.
Today’s Andijan fundamentally differs from yesterday’s. The province is known not only for its cotton fields but also as the powerful heart of modern industry. Moreover, Andijan is considered a center of the sacred religion of Islam, a hearth of science and enlightenment. This region has presented countless talented individuals to society—from scholars and philosophers, famous religious figures to undefeated athletes, sharp-penned poets and writers to Honored People’s Artists of Uzbekistan—all have emerged from this land. In the remote villages of the region, there are still countless women and girls faithful to their “paranji”, accomplished reciters of the Quran, as well as students worthy of various named scholarships and honorary titles, striving intensely in the pursuit of knowledge. This is, of course, a vivid proof that the future of Andijan is bright.
Dilafruz Muhammadjonova was born on January 2, 2007, in Qorghontepa District, Andijan Region, Uzbekistan. She is currently a second-year student at the Faculty of Philology of the Uzbekistan National Pedagogical University named after Nizami, majoring in Uzbek Language and Literature Education.
She is proficient in Uzbek, English, Turkish, and French. She holds national certificates in Mother Tongue and Literature as well as English.
O‘roqova Nargiza was born on March 26, 2001, in Ishtixon district of Samarkand region. She is currently a first-year grant student at Tashkent State Medical University.
Her work experience includes teaching Biology at Secondary School No. 33 in Ishtixon district of Samarkand region during the 2024/2025 academic year.
She graduated from the Faculty of Biology at Jizzakh State Pedagogical University in the 2020/2024 academic years.
She is fluent in English, Russian, Arabic, and Turkish.
CAUSES AND ANALYSIS OF THE INCREASE IN ALLERGIC DISEASES IN CHILDREN
O‘roqova Nargiza Sherali qizi
First-year student, Group 102-A, Faculty of General Medicine
Tashkent State Medical University
Abstract
Allergy is considered one of the most common health problems among children. Allergies arise due to various factors and are largely associated with parental supervision. This article discusses the causes of allergies, as well as measures for their prevention and treatment.
In recent years, allergic diseases among children have become increasingly common, including allergic rhinitis (nasal allergy), bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis (skin allergy), and food allergies. The prevalence of these conditions has been steadily increasing over the years. This trend is evident not only in medical statistics but also in everyday life.
Main Part
Allergy is a condition characterized by the body’s hypersensitivity to certain environmental factors and is manifested by the production of antibodies in response to antigens. These antigens bind to antibodies and cause abnormal reactions in the body.
Causes of Allergies
Food Allergies
Food allergies are among the most common types of allergies in children. The most frequent allergenic foods include milk, nuts, eggs, fish, melon, wheat, mung beans, and soy. Symptoms may include skin rash, itching, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and in rare cases, anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction resulting from increased sensitivity to antigens entering the body).
Respiratory Allergies
These occur due to the inhalation of allergens such as house dust, animal fur, and mold spores. The main symptoms include runny nose, coughing, sneezing, itching, and redness of the eyes.
Drug Allergies
Some children may develop allergic reactions to antibiotics, antipyretic drugs, or vaccines. Symptoms may include skin rash, swelling, and redness.
Contact Allergies
Skin allergies occur upon contact with allergens such as chemicals and metals. They are characterized by redness, rash, and itching of the skin.
Insect Bites
Reactions caused by bee, wasp, or mosquito stings can range from mild redness to severe swelling and anaphylactic shock.
In addition, allergies may be caused by hereditary factors, diseases of internal organs (such as the stomach, liver, and kidneys), frequent infectious diseases, and intestinal parasites.
Diagnostics
To select appropriate treatment for allergies, it is necessary to identify the allergen through diagnostic methods. In many cases, eliminating contact with the triggering factor is sufficient to relieve symptoms.
Diagnostic Methods for Allergies
Skin tests: Allergens are introduced through scratches or injections. Reactions such as redness and swelling may appear within half an hour. Delayed-type reactions may also occur.
Blood tests: Used to determine IgE levels for diagnosing type I allergies.
IgE testing: Based on blood serum analysis and commonly used for detecting food allergies in children.
Blood tests are considered more accurate and safer. Specialized allergy centers successfully conduct such diagnostic studies.
Prevention
Prevention of allergies involves avoiding contact with allergens and eliminating products that trigger allergic reactions. Regular wet cleaning of the home, as well as removing carpets and textile items, is important. Strengthening and hardening the body is also recommended.
Conclusion
Allergies in children are serious but manageable conditions. Understanding the types of allergies, as well as methods of prevention and treatment, helps parents provide a safe and comfortable life for their children. Most importantly, timely consultation with specialists and adherence to their recommendations are essential.
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Preschool Education — the Foundation of the Future
Preschool education is not only about preparing a child for school, but also about laying the foundation for the formation of a person’s character during the most important stage of life. It is precisely at this stage that a child’s thinking, speech, emotions, and social relationships begin to develop.
A child first fully encounters society in preschool. There, they learn to wait their turn, share, listen, and express their own thoughts. These skills later become essential in school, in society, and throughout life.
The educational process in preschool institutions is not limited to lessons alone. Learning through play, drawing, singing, and physical activities all contribute to a child’s holistic development. Play is the most natural form of learning for a child, as it is through play that they understand the world.
Today, new approaches are being introduced in preschool education. Child-centered teaching methods that consider children’s interests and needs are being applied. Each child is recognized as an individual, and special attention is given to developing their abilities and potential.
The role of the educator is extremely important. An educator should not only be a source of knowledge but also someone who understands the child’s inner world, supports them, and gives them confidence. Education given with love provides a child with strength that lasts a lifetime.
In conclusion, preschool education is the foundation of future society. The way children are educated in preschool today will shape the people who live in society tomorrow. Therefore, paying attention to preschool education is the greatest investment in the future.
Turğunboyeva Dilafruzxon, a third-year student of Preschool Education Psychology and Pedagogy at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Namangan State Pedagogical Institute.
Abstract: Climate change is not only an environmental issue. It is also a communication issue. In Central Asia, where media systems are often closely connected to state institutions, climate reporting follows specific patterns. This article analyzes how climate topics are presented in state-aligned media systems, whether critical perspectives are visible, and how independent journalists operate within structural limitations. Using examples from Uzbekistan and regional practices, the paper argues that climate communication often remains institutional and event-based rather than investigative and community-centered. However, new digital platforms and youth journalists are slowly expanding the space for more analytical and solution-oriented climate narratives.
Keywords: climate communication, Central Asia, state media, environmental journalism, media systems, public discourse
Introduction Climate change affects Central Asia deeply. Rising temperatures, water stress, desertification, and heatwaves are becoming normal. However, how societies understand these changes depends strongly on media communication. In many Central Asian countries, media systems operate in a model where state institutions play a dominant role. This influences how environmental issues are framed. Instead of investigative climate journalism, reporting often focuses on official meetings, government programs, and international cooperation events.
This article explores the structure and tone of climate reporting in authoritative media systems and asks three central questions:
Is there a critical approach to climate policy?
Are stories based mostly on official press releases?
What space exists for independent environmental journalists?
Structural Characteristics of Authoritative Media Systems in Central Asia Central Asia’s media landscape developed within post-Soviet institutional traditions where the state historically played a central role in information management. Even though the region has undergone reforms and modernization processes, the legacy of centralized communication structures continues to influence how public discourse is shaped. In countries such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, media institutions often operate in close alignment with governmental structures.
This alignment does not always mean direct censorship. Rather, it shapes the tone, priorities, and framing of public information. Climate change, as a politically sensitive and economically complex issue, becomes embedded within institutional narratives of stability, development, and reform. Instead of functioning as an arena for public debate, media coverage frequently positions environmental topics within the broader discourse of national modernization. In this structure, journalism tends to prioritize official voices.
Ministries, state agencies, and formal press conferences serve as primary sources. As a result, climate communication becomes vertically organized. Information flows from institutions to citizens with limited space for horizontal dialogue among experts, communities, and independent analysts. The outcome is not silence about climate change. On the contrary, climate topics are increasingly present in public discourse. However, the manner of presentation remains institution-centered rather than society-centered.
Institutional Framing of Climate Narratives — Real Examples and Regional Data Actual climate communication in Central Asian authoritative media often centers on institutional achievements and official events, instead of deeply analysing climate impacts. For instance, media reports in Ūzbekiston frequently highlight participation in international climate meetings and government climate strategies without evaluating local consequences on citizens’ lives.
Climate statistics underline the severity of regional climate change: According to a recent press release by the United Nations Environment Programme, Uzbekistan’s average annual temperature has risen around 1.6°C over the past six decades, nearly three times the global average of 0.6°C. In parts of the Aral Sea region, increases between 1.8°C and 2.5°C have been recorded. Drought frequency has also risen, with six dry years occurring between 2019 and 2024 — highlighting intensifying aridity. These changes contribute to significant economic losses, estimated at about US $92 million annually in Uzbekistan alone due to climate-related impacts.
Despite these data, climate communication often frames severe stresses such as drought and rising heat as environmental events rather than part of a long-term crisis. Reporting frequently prioritizes visual narratives about national strategies: press releases on renewable energy projects, tree planting campaigns, or national climate plans get front-page coverage, with limited commentary on whether these approaches address root climate drivers.
For example, while Kazakhstan’s state media might celebrate national wind energy investments under broad “green tech” campaigns, there is typically limited investigation into how projected cost, regional grid integration challenges, or community impacts are being tackled. Similarly, Uzbekistan’s television and print media often summarize government announcements on irrigation modernisation without contextualising how increased water scarcity may affect farmers or rural livelihoods over time. Institutional framing thus remains dominant: climate is a governmental topic to manage, not a multifaceted social challenge open to public scrutiny and debate.
The Press Release Model of Climate Journalism With Facts State-aligned media in the region rely heavily on press releases from ministries and state agencies as primary sources for climate information. This reliance tends to produce descriptive narratives rather than critical, analytical reporting that interrogates policy outcomes. For instance, official communications about irrigation or water resource management often highlight achievements or plans without rigorous critique. Yet climate data reveals the gravity of water stress in Central Asia. The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasises that decreased precipitation, combined with higher evaporation rates, contributes to increasing drought conditions across the region with water scarcity ranked among the top five global climate risks for Central Asia. Such trends are expected to disproportionately reduce flows of glacier-fed rivers vital to agriculture and livelihoods.
Media reports frequently frame drought and water stress in terms of short-term shortages or infrastructure development projects, rarely juxtaposing them with broader climate projections or showing how annual river discharge trends are shifting. This press release driven coverage pattern limits public engagement with robust climate data. Beyond statistical understatement, another challenge in press-based reporting is the lack of local scientific interpretation in public communication. Without bridging global climate models and local experience — such as explaining how rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns affect irrigation or crop cycles institutional narratives may unintentionally obscure the long-term, cumulative effects of climate change on everyday life.
Barriers to Investigative Environmental Reporting Context and Data Investigative journalism requires data access and editorial independence — conditions that are constrained in many Central Asian media systems. While climate data is produced at national and international levels, not all datasets are released in a timely or accessible way for independent scrutiny. For example, Uzbekistan’s climate communication infrastructure is constrained by limited dissemination of detailed greenhouse gas inventories or comprehensive water resource datasets accessible to journalists.
Meanwhile, public perception surveys show that climate change is often not the foremost labelled concern among the general population. In Uzbekistan, around 40% of respondents consider climate change “very serious” and another 40% regard it as “fairly serious”, yet only a minority explicitly connect it to global warming mechanisms, with many instead focusing on visible local issues such as pollution or water scarcity. This indicates a gap between climate science and public understanding — a gap that analytical journalism has the potential to bridge.
At the same time, climate extremes are emerging with marked intensity. In early 2025, a severe heatwave affected all Central Asian countries, with temperatures reaching up to 10°C above pre-industrial levels in some areas a pattern strongly linked by scientific attribution studies to anthropogenic climate change. Such events underscore the urgency of media narratives that both contextualise data and humanise local risk.
Digital Media and Emerging Counter-Narratives — With Regional Evidence Digital platforms are gradually expanding the communicative space for climate discussion. Independent online outlets and social media creators increasingly translate complex climate assessments into simpler local narratives. Reports summarising findings from international bodies, like the IPCC and UNEP, are being shared more frequently outside state press channels, highlighting regional temperature anomalies, prolonged drought periods, and water scarcity risks.
This newer media sphere enables inclusion of citizen perspectives, such as farmers describing crop stress during extreme heat or urban residents discussing rising healthcare issues related to heatwaves. These localised narratives help to connect the statistical reality of climate change with lived experience.
However, the digital divide remains a limitation. Not all rural communities have equal access to online content, and independent digital outlets face financial constraints. Nevertheless, these platforms have started to attract broader audiences, especially among youth who engage with climate topics in local languages and through multimedia storytelling.
Public Trust and Climate Legitimacy Tying Facts to Narratives Public trust in climate information is shaped by how transparently media integrate scientific evidence with localized impacts. As climate change intensifies temperature anomalies and changes precipitation patterns, societal well-being becomes inseparable from environmental trends. Yet the gap between scientific reporting and media framing can lead to misunderstanding or underestimation of climate risks.
Analytical journalism that situates official initiatives within broader climate data and lived realities can strengthen public trust. For example, contrasting government statements on water infrastructure with IPCC projections on reduced river runoff could enable citizens to appreciate both achievements and ongoing vulnerabilities.
Reflective Framing Exercise Consider a real climate-related event such as a prolonged heatwave in Tashkent or water shortages in rural areas. When analyzing media coverage, the following questions should be systematically asked:
Is the event framed as temporary weather or as part of a long-term climate pattern?
Are scientific experts cited alongside official representatives?
Does the report include data comparisons with previous years?
Are vulnerable populations mentioned?
Is responsibility discussed, or only response measures highlighted? If most answers emphasize institutional response without structural explanation, the communication model remains vertical and descriptive. If the answers include contextual data, expert diversity, and social impact discussion, the communication becomes analytical and participatory. This evaluative approach transforms passive reading into critical media literacy.
Headline Accountability Analysis
Headline construction significantly influences public interpretation. Readers and researchers can apply a simple comparative model:
Headline focused on announcement: “National Climate Strategy Launched Successfully”
Headline focused on accountability: “How Will the New Climate Strategy Reduce Urban Heat Risks by 2030?” The first headline signals completion. The second headline signals evaluation. Interactive analysis invites readers to identify which framing encourages public engagement and policy monitoring. Such small linguistic differences shape democratic depth in environmental discourse.
8.3 Journalist Role Simulation
To further explore interactive engagement, imagine the role of a journalist attending a climate-related press briefing.
Instead of limiting questions to descriptive clarification, the following lines of inquiry may be introduced:
What measurable indicators will determine success within five years?
Is the environmental data publicly accessible for independent verification?
What external scientific institutions contributed to assessment?
How will policy implementation be monitored at local levels?
What risks or uncertainties were identified in preliminary analysis? This model demonstrates how journalism can remain professional while strengthening accountability. Interactive questioning does not destabilize governance. It enhances transparency and long-term legitimacy.
Conclusion
Climate communication in Central Asia reflects the broader structure of authoritative media systems in the region. While climate topics are increasingly visible in public discourse, their framing remains largely institutional, announcement-based, and centered on official narratives. Reporting often emphasizes governmental initiatives, international cooperation, and strategic reforms, yet deeper analytical engagement with implementation challenges, data transparency, and social impact remains limited.
This pattern does not indicate the absence of climate awareness. On the contrary, environmental issues such as rising temperatures, water scarcity, drought frequency, and urban heat stress are widely recognized. However, recognition alone does not guarantee communicative depth. The key challenge lies in the transformation of climate reporting from descriptive coverage to explanatory and evaluative journalism. The analysis demonstrates that reliance on press releases and official sources narrows interpretative space. Without inclusion of independent scientific expertise, community voices, and measurable accountability indicators, climate discourse risks becoming formal rather than participatory. Episodic framing of extreme events further reduces structural understanding of long-term climate processes. At the same time, the region is not static. Digital media platforms, youth communicators, and emerging independent outlets are gradually expanding discursive boundaries. These actors introduce localized narratives, translate global climate science into accessible language, and personalize environmental risks. Although structural constraints remain, the communicative environment is evolving.
The future of climate journalism in Central Asia will depend on several interconnected factors. First, improved access to transparent environmental data is essential for analytical reporting. Second, journalism education must integrate climate science literacy and investigative skills. Third, media institutions need to balance informational stability with responsible critical inquiry.
Authoritative media systems are often associated with coherence and centralized messaging. Yet climate change, by its nature, demands dialogue, explanation, and adaptive communication. Sustainable climate discourse requires integration of institutional strategy, scientific evidence, and lived community experience.
Ultimately, the central question is not whether authoritative systems can communicate climate issues, but whether they can deepen that communication to foster accountability and long- term public engagement. If climate reporting evolves from announcement-centered narratives to dialogic and evidence-based journalism, it can strengthen both environmental governance and public trust across Central Asia.
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Türkan Ergör, Sociologist, Philosopher, Writer, Poet, Art Photography Model. Türkan Ergör was born 19 March 1975 in the city of Çanakkale, Türkiye. She was selected International “Best Poet 2020”. She was selected International “Best Poet, Author/Writer 2021”. She was selected International “Best Poet, Writer/Author 2022”. She was awarded the FIRST PRIZE FOR THE OUTSTANDING AUTHOR IN 2022. She was awarded the 2023 “Zheng Nian Cup” “National Literary First Prize” by Beijing Awareness Literature Museum. She was awarded the “Certificate of Honor and Appreciation” and “Crimean Badge” by İSMAİL GASPRİNSKİY SCIENCE AND ART ACADEMY. She was awarded the “14k Gold Pen Award” by ESCRITORES SIN FRONTERAS ORGANIZACIÓN INTERNACIONAL.
Innocent people have possessions, honor, quiet shelter.
Lean not to fight, who does not indulge in conflict.
Love to be yourself, happy stage.
Living in good education and culture leads to life.
At the movement of these people, the evil people in dams roar,
Innocent people’s lives are destroyed by fear.
A wicked man knows better – does not know the answer, he will suffer torture. Many people are busy creating pressure with this thought.
Can’t answer in time, hides wrong doing because of honor,
With a pain in the chest, no word torturer wanders around,
He has no people, turns, administration.
Where does he remove his sorrow!
There is only cursing,
Why will you leave the one who did the damage & loss,
As a result of the curse, he should understand the damage & loss is.
Day and night the curse in the mind, be the revenge of the mind.
India, Date: 01.02.2026
Amb. Dr. Priyanka Neogi is from Coochbehar. She is an administrative controller of United Nations’ PAF, a librarian, a CEO of Lio Messi International Property & Land Consultancy, international literacy worker, sports & peace promoter, dancer, singer, reciter, live telecaster, writer, editor, researcher, literary journalist, host, beauty queen, international co-ordinator of the Vijay Mission of Community Welfare Foundation of India.
I left behind everything that didn’t weigh on my soul,
the paths that led nowhere;
my heart, once a calm garden,
is now a sea searching for its wide channel.
I live to write what silence holds,
to carry my words to distant lands;
for my children, who are light in my wanderings,
for my grandchildren, seeds of new days.
I am no longer the same one who believed in castles,
who expected miracles with every sunrise;
now my life is a half-open book,
where only what the heart has learned matters.
GRACIELA NOEMI VILLAVERDE is a writer and poet from Concepción del Uruguay (Entre Rios) Argentina, based in Buenos Aires She graduated in letters and is the author of seven books of poetry, awarded several times worldwide. She works as the World Manager of Educational and Social Projects of the Hispanic World Union of Writers and is the UHE World Honorary President of the same institution’s Activa de la Sade, Argentine Society of Writers. She is the Commissioner of Honor in the executive cabinet in the Educational and Social Relations Division of the UNACCC South America – Argentina Chapter.
