“Life is all sound and fury, signifying nothing.” — Macbeth

In February, on Saturday the 28th at 2pm, Synchronized Chaos Magazine partners with the Hayward Lit Hop to co-host the Hayward Coffee Hop.

Join with us to hear poems and sample the wares of four different local coffee shops in downtown Hayward, California (Zocalo’s, Snappy’s, Concha Dreams, and the Old City Roastery). Advance tickets required, reserve your spot here.

In March we will have a presence at the Association of Writing Programs conference in Baltimore which will include a free public offsite reading at Urban Reads on Friday, March 6th at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend!

So far the lineup for our reading, the Audible Browsing Experience, includes Elwin Cotman, Katrina Byrd, Terry Tierney, Terena Bell, Shakespeare Okuni, and our editor, Cristina Deptula. If there’s time, an open mic will follow.

Poet Marin Angel, of Finland and Bulgaria, is forming a new, vast, international poetry society, the Poetic Political Party for Transparency, that will publish books and which seeks editors and writers.

Published poet and contributor Tao Yucheng is still hosting a poetry contest, open to all readers of Synchronized Chaos Magazine.

Synchronized Chaos Poetry Contest: We seek short, powerful, imaginative, and strange poetry. While we welcome all forms of free verse and subject matter, we prefer concise work that makes an impact.

Guidelines: Submit up to five poems per person to taoyucheng921129@proton.me. Each poem should not exceed one page (ideally half a page or less). All styles and themes welcome. Deadline for submissions will be in early March.

Prizes: First Place: $50 Second Place: $10, payable via online transfer. One Honorable Mention. Selected finalists will be published in Synchronized Chaos Magazine.

We’re also announcing the release of contributor Brian Barbeito’s new book The Book of Love and Mourning.

From Brian: These prose poems and photos are a journey that celebrate memory and colour and the near and far. Please travel along and explore both the written word and the visual narrative. The content will include but not be limited to, forest trails, meadows and skies, grasshoppers and wild clovers, electric light, and various seasons. And at times we will dream, reminisce, and wonder about the world, its form, content, and continual movement. 

The Book of Love and Mourning can be ordered here.

Now, for February’s second issue! This issue, Sound and Fury, Signifying Everything points to the importance of individual people and relationships, to ordinary settings and personal life stories.

Dmitriy Kogan asserts the value of ordinary words from understandable poets. Mykyta Ryzhykh’s micropoems hit on different nerves: money, guilt, tradition, speech, silence. Christopher Bernard’s first installment of Senor Despair explores the search for hope and meaning in a complex world.

Terry Trowbridge’s speakers inhabit and listen to time, rather than shouting their existences into the world. Mahbub Alam’s speaker slowly awakens from a deep sleep. On the other hand, Aurelia Preskill’s speaker desires to fully inhabit her universe and her own body. Michael Todd Steffen’s pieces concern observation: seeing our world, and the instability of what we see. Janaea Rose Lyn takes us on a poetic journey from grief to cognition to embodiment and, finally, to translucence. Taro Aizu finds gentle peace in everyday blessings and beauty. Jumanazarova Mohlaroyim Islombek qizi explicates the deep and stormy inner world behind Said Ahmad’s ironically titled novel Silence. Timothee Bordenave explores the emotional territory of pleasure, escape, rebirth, and devotion.

J.J. Campbell depicts the debris of soul damage from a long and weary life, but continues living, as he has little choice. Mahbub Alam evokes the solemn weariness of insomnia in an elegant poem. Taylor Dibbert reflects on turning points in a relationship that went south. John Edward Culp’s work quietly dares without becoming showy, as a person eases into the risk of loving and being loved. Kalipada Ghosh celebrates a gentle and inspiring love. Dr. Fernando Martinez Alderete presents the comfort and care of a steady, long-term love. Lan Xin’s love poetry carries a spiritual bent, drawing on metaphors of angels and ancient Chinese temples. Cai Zhenyuan ties love into universal compassion and making moral choices.

Alexa Grospe speaks to the visceral pain of someone struggling to be seen and loved in their ordinary humanness. Jacques Fleury advises readers to become comfortable and at home in their own identities and bodies. Eva Lianou Petropoulou reminds humans not to lose sight of our hearts and creativity in the age of artificial intelligence.

Bill Tope and Doug Hawley contribute a co-written bleak, funny, and tender short story that highlights the humanity not only of disabled people, but all those who age and change with time. Noah Berlatsky comments with humor on physical aging. Dilafro’z Sultanova aspires to health and wellness in her advertising jingle to the Central Asian health drink Beleever. Diyora Abduolimova and Jurayeva Aziza Rakhmatovna discusses the importance of and methods for inclusive education for children with disabilities.

Shoshana Vegh speaks to a mythical love that endures through time. Mesfakus Salahin promises his commitment to his loved one throughout his life journey. Jamal Garougar affirms a quiet, humble love. Mandy Pistikou’s poetry outlines a romantic relationship that grows and deepens with time. Sabo Jurayeva urges people to marry for the right reasons, building strong families on love and commitment rather than infatuation.

Iroda Abdusamiyeva pays tribute to her kind, tenderhearted mother as Ibodimova Lobar Muzzafar qizi mourns the loss of her loving mother. Eshmatova Charos offers her love and respect to her mother through a prayer. Akramova Sarvinoz pays tribute to the love and strength of her parents. Dildorakhon Tursunboyeva tenderly expresses her love for her dear mother.

Jerrice J. Baptiste’s colorful artwork celebrates the joy of female friendship and sisterhood. Graciela Noemi Villaverde highlights the transformative power of both friendship and love. Sayani Mukherjee explores interpersonal love through the lenses of memory, religion, myth, and culture. Hanaan Abdelkader Ashour honors the love she shared with those who are departed and feels their continued presence.

Safarqulova Iroda and Maja Milojkovic celebrates the beauty of their heritages and mother tongues. Abdusaidova Jasmina expresses her pure joy and pride in her Uzbek homeland. Isaac Dominion Aju’s personal essay describes his journey towards accepting, creating, and claiming his identity as a Black African man. Normuminova Charos Shamshoshodovna looks deep in her heart and soul to find the meaning of “homeland.”

Halilova Rukshona Abdufattohovna honors the scientific and philosophical legacy of ancient scholar Abu Nasr al-Farabi. Sevara Jo’raqulova highlights the love for Uzbek heritage, nature, and culture in Alexander Faynberg’s poetry.

Duane Vorhees also addresses nature as a theme, speaking to spring’s regrowth in a natural, unsentimental way. Aziza Xazamova shares fun and colorful winter memories. Christina Chin celebrates the clear, pure beauty of winter. Ananya S. Guha’s poetry speaks to natural cycles and resilience, places that keep a hold on people even after they leave. Yongbo Ma constructs an interior landscape built through a variety of objects, places and natural creatures: rocks, tadpoles, frogs, a person’s hometown.

Brian Michael Barbeito’s nature-based prose is quietly luminous, reflective, and tender, reminding us to see the grace in the everyday. Soumen Roy compares the ebbs and flows of relationships to waves at sea. Dr. Jernail S. Anand’s essay highlights the cosmic and natural power balances of the universe.

G’afforova Hadichaxon Abduhamid qizi also writes from a wide perspective, addressing the importance of addressing air pollution on systemic as well as individual levels. Jalolova Charos weighs various sustainable design models for our world’s growing cities. Mamatraimova Khadicha Eshali qizi discusses toponymy, the science of naming places and landforms, in a certain area of Uzbekistan. Dildora Xo’jyozova appreciates Uzbekistan’s rich and multilayered history and culture. Shahnoza Ochildiyeva celebrates the literary legacy of Uzbek writer and social theorist Chol’pon.

Egamberdiyeva Diloromxon highlights the importance of Uzbeks’ understanding their nation’s constitution. Jumayev Sanjar Ilyos ogli also explores the wisdom and importance of the Uzbek constitution in shaping the country. Bai Gengsheng’s poetry, translated by Lan Xin, highlights the enduring power of fortitude and wisdom in China’s cultural heritage. Zubayda Tursunboyeva illuminates themes in Uzbek poetess Zulfiya’s work: love, family, patriotism, and peace. Shermamatova Kamola Azizbek qizi discusses ways to incorporate epic world literature into the classroom.

Razzokova Feruza’s essay discusses how language and culture influence emotional expression. Mahmudjonova Rushonabonu outlines the global importance of the English language. Qobiljonova Hurixon compares advantages of blended and traditional education for those learning English as a second language. Sultonova Shahlo Baxtiyor qizi discusses ways to overcome cognitive and psychological barriers to language learning. Nazarova Gulbaxor Azimjon qizi discusses the impact of bilingualism on personality.

Sultonmurodova Aqida identifies and offers solutions to problems students face with learning foreign languages. Shodiqulova Dilorom Niymatulla qizi highlights the value of teachers’ classroom preparation and evaluation tasks in helping students learn languages and other subjects. Mahamqulova Ruhshona Rustam qizi discusses the cultural and psychological benefits of joint educational programs, where a student may receive academic credit from institutions in different countries. Mominova Nozimakhon highlights the many ways education benefits society at large.

Xolmurotova Gulzoda outlines roles of digital platforms in language learning. Jumanazarova Nafisa discusses roles for artificial intelligence in learning English. Mamatova Mahbuba Abdulboqi qizi addresses the proper pedagogical conditions for using project-based technology in teaching literature. To’g’ilova Dinora shows how mobile apps can help students learn the Korean language. Abduhamidova Nihola shares methodological foundations for multimedia tools in language lessons. Madinaxon Tu’ychiyeva explores the efficacy of digitally based learning. Olimova Marjona Ubaydullayevna discusses how artificial intelligence can help with language learning.

To’laganova Muxlisa G’ulomovna discusses the role of artificial intelligence in teaching critical thinking skills. Ne’matullayeva Mukhlisa Sherali kizi outlines ways college professors can encourage students to develop their critical thinking skills. Zamira Moldiyeva Bahodirovna highlights the importance of teaching critical thinking skills in higher education.

Erkinov Dilmurod Adham o’g’li points out linguistic conventions in scientific writing. Azamova Kumushoy Akramjon qizi highlights the role of scientific research in modern society. Bafoyev Mirzabek Mirvohidovich reflects on how medical diagnostics has advanced and become more refined with time.

Saida Turdiboyeva reflects on how artificial intelligence is changing our lives. Azimov Mirsaid Salimovich highlights the growing importance of computer code in global infrastructure. Nematova Zarina Ochilboyevna points to the emerging trend of digitization in the labor market. Toshbekova Nozima offers suggestions to address youth unemployment. Abdiyeva Mahbuba Rahmiddinova advocates for increased attention to women’s entrepreneurship as a pathway to economic development and empowerment. Zarina Yorboboyeva discusses ways to improve strategic management in business enterprises in Central Asia. Shonazarov Shohjaxon outlines advantages and disadvantages of modern consumer credit.

J.K. Durick’s pieces speak to automation and modern life, the slow erasure of the self. Bozorboyeva Nasiba Ergashboy qizi urges wisdom and foresight in the development and rollout of artificial intelligence technology. Mo’minova Rukhshona highlights how science should not be separated from ethics.

Gaurav Ojha encourages revolutionaries and activists to keep up their spirit and idealism. Norman J. Olson’s drawing conveys the current atmosphere of Minneapolis. Patricia Doyne highlights inconsistencies in American public policy regarding firearms and cultural violence. Kujtim Hajdari laments the destruction and sorrow war causes.

Mauro Montacchiesi highlights themes of moral and psychological choices in the here and now in Dr. Jernail Singh’s book Beyond Heaven, Beyond Hell. James Tian excoriates religion enforced through fear and moral blackmail. Mohammad Sedigh Haghighi reminds us that meaning cannot be outsourced, we are all tasked with a long and personal quest to find what matters.

Angelina Muniz Huberman reviews Beatriz Saavedra Gastelum’s new book Alfonso Reyes: Cartography of the Spirit and the Word, which dramatizes estrangement and exile. Shammah Jeddypaul’s piece evokes the dislocation of trauma through a narrator whose situation we gradually begin to grasp. David Kokoette’s raw, furious, and wounded poetry looks at systemic and personal violation and invasion.

Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal’s work probes spaces where meaning becomes unreliable and sensory overload collapses into numbness. Grzegorz Wroblewski’s asemic scrawls reflect intuitive thought maps or emotional streams of consciousness. Mark Young’s pieces feel geometric, like a meditation on latency. Rus Khomutoff contributes a chant, a waking dream, a data-streamed prayer. Poet Yongbo Ma interviews writer Jeffrey Cyphers Wright about his fun, freeflowing, and experimental poetry craft.

Ruziyeva Nigina Sanat kizi delves into the moral and spiritual aspects of O’tkir Hoshimov’s work. Jakhongir Nomozov interviews Azerbaijani poet, translator, and journalist Aysel Khanlargizi Safarli on beauty, meaning, and spiritual understanding in her work.

Sevinch Botirjonova explicates the power of words in an increasingly connected world. Stephen Jarrell Williams speaks to memory, faith, and history. Nozima Gofurova highlights the thoughtful literary criticism of Ozod Sharafiddinov and how he examined literature as a force to mold and inspire society as well as elegant entertainment. Jumayev Sanjar Ilyos ogli celebrates the many roles of Uzbekistan’s young people in shaping the country’s future.

Dustmurodova Marjona Doniyorovna illuminates the value of lifelong learning as Türkan Ergör urges us to forget past sorrows and grudges and Opeyemi Oluwayomi asserts his steady belief in the value and beauty of tomorrow.

We hope that this issue helps you keep growing, thinking, and believing in our shared future.

The poem The Backbone is a profound condensation of the spiritual core of Chinese civilization. Using “backbone” as a metaphor, it interprets the unyielding integrity that underpins the survival and progress of individuals, nations, civilizations and eras. It not only embodies the persistent spiritual essence of the Chinese nation but also echoes the common pursuit of dignity and perseverance shared by all humanity.

　　Authored by Bai Gengsheng and translated by L a n X i n (Lanxin Samei), the translation breaks linguistic barriers to accurately convey the philosophical depth and spiritual power of the original work. It builds a bridge for in-depth dialogue between Chinese spiritual thoughts and the world’s diverse civilizations, allowing the wisdom of Eastern civilization to resonate in a global context and serving as a vivid testament to the mutual learning and symbiosis of world civilizations.

The Backbone

Author: Bai Gengsheng

Translator: Lan Xin (Lanxin Samei)

About the Author: Vice Chairman of the China Writers Association, Member of the Standing Committee of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Honorary Dean of the China Yulong Wenbi Dongba Culture Academy

About the Translator: Internationally renowned writer and poet, the only female inheritor of the World Memory Heritage Dongba Culture, Dean of the China Yulong Wenbi Dongba Culture Academy, Winner of International Literary Awards

The wind has no backbone

It roams entirely at its own will

Grass needs no backbone

It merely sways as the wind blows

Water requires no backbone

It just flows gently toward the lowlands

Insects have no need for backbone

They have not evolved to that stage yet

Yet

Mountains possess their backbone

To hold aloft the boundless firmament

Houses stand with their backbone

Or they could never shelter all the needy with warmth and delight

Bridges are built with their backbone

To bear the endless throng of carts and steeds passing over

A person must have backbone

For it lets you stand tall and unshakable in life and living

An army must have backbone

For it lets you hold your broad chest high to stand guard and fight

A nation can never go without backbone

With it you keep your head held high in unyielding perseverance

A country can never go without backbone

With it you are filled with boundless vigor spirit and vitality

A society cannot lack its backbone

Among all mortal beings only the awakened and virtuous embody it

An era cannot lack its backbone

Without it we might as well sink back into ignorance and barbarism

Backbones always lie in quiet solitude

Never vying for the spotlight or fame

Backbones are always left uncelebrated

For they scorn all glib and flattering words

Backbones are often cast aside and forgotten

Yet only when we sit upright or stand tall do we fathom their true worth and essence

Backbones have endured endless wrongs for eons

Yet they remain steadfast without regret or grievance

O‘TKIR HOSHIMOV’S WORK “NOTES WRITTEN IN THE MARGINS OF A NOTEBOOK”

Abstract.
This article discusses the work “Notes in the Margins of a Notebook” by O‘tkir Hoshimov and its significance. The work calls for avoiding what is forbidden, striving for honesty, being faithful and conscientious, and acting justly. The book consists of short stories and aphoristic reflections, each of which undoubtedly has a positive influence on human spirituality.

Key words: Notes in the Margins of a Notebook, chapters, aphorisms, anecdote, truth, book.

As Jalaluddin Rumi wrote: “A book is our present life. Everyone needs it, including children. The main issue lies in choosing the right books for them. We agree with the idea that reading improperly chosen books is worse and more harmful than reading nothing at all” [1].

A book is the lamp of intellect and the wing of thought. As we read books, our spirituality becomes richer, our worldview broadens, and our intellect sharpens. If we stop reading, we remain in darkness and lose the sense of direction. When our path is dark, we fall into depths and become unable to act independently without relying on others’ opinions. In short, we may turn into a “mankurt” who has forgotten his identity and past. A person who reads books, however, can overcome any obstacle in any situation, because books are full of mysteries and wisdom. As Amir Temur once said: “A book (a manuscript) is the foundation of all creativity, construction, intellect, knowledge, and wisdom; it is the educator who shapes life” [2].

Research objective is to provide a brief overview of the work “Notes in the Margins of a Notebook.” When we look at the creative heritage of the writer and public figure O‘tkir Hoshimov, we see that almost all his works call people to justice, enlightenment, and goodness, sowing the seeds of light in the heart. In nearly all his works, the greatest figure — the Mother — is honored and praised. He never writes about a topic whose essence he does not understand. He portrays his characters sincerely, as living and realistic people, revealing not their outward appearance but their inner world. He analyzes their spiritual state in harmony with the environment and the era through deep philosophical reflection, interpreting human suffering in all its aspects: emotional state, attitude to life and people, thoughts, inner experiences, and even love [3].

Discussion and results.
Although O‘tkir Hoshimov dedicated this work to his wife O‘lmasxon, his sharp взгляд did not ignore the difficult days that befell our nation. Each short story in the book is like an inscription written on the pages of the notebook called life, full of bitter truths. Everyone writes such notes according to their worldview. Some live honestly and purely throughout their lives yet never see prosperity, but leave behind a good name. Others live selfishly and unjustly, yet are regarded by some as “great people.” The main idea of the work is that no one can escape the guardian called Truth. Wherever one may be, with whomever one may be, truth always remains truth.

Most importantly, the work presents situations that may seem amusing at first glance but are deeply tragic upon reflection. For example, in the anecdote “Incompetence,” which is presented with sharp humor:

A tale from the 1960s: In ancient times, a precious jewel disappeared from the treasury of a king. Merchants from other lands were arrested on suspicion, and guards with drawn swords were placed over them. By coincidence, four Uzbek merchants were also arrested, but no guards were assigned to them. When asked why, they replied: “They do not need guards — if one tries to escape, the other will catch him.”

A joke from the 1970s: A question was asked to Armenian Radio: “At an exhibition in Paris, three-star Armenian cognac won a gold medal. Why did the five-star one receive nothing?” The answer was: “We ourselves are surprised! Both were poured from the same barrel!”

The tragedy of the 1980s: The repression known as the “Uzbek affair” took place. Thousands of innocent people were imprisoned and exiled. Uzbeks were labeled as “falsifiers,” “bribe-takers,” and “dependents” — not because they were truly guilty, but because of their indifference, their inability to unite, and their incompetence.

The question of the new millennium: “When shall we unite? When?” [4]

While reading this humorous anecdote, you may smile, but painful thoughts inevitably arise. It reminds us of the tragic period when our land became a colony of Tsarist Russia. At that time, some weaknesses of the Uzbek people, which we may not admit, were revealed. This is not meant as a negative judgment of the Uzbek people, but it is clear that dependence on others resulted from incompetence and disunity. Yet, fortunately, bright days have come, although bitter memories remain. We must not repeat the mistakes of the past. These hardships served as valuable lessons and experience for us.

On the other hand, the Uzbek people also possess virtues that wash away such shortcomings. As evidence, we may cite the story “Andisha” (Consideration):

“Our ancestors used to warn: ‘Never build your hearth against your neighbor’s wall. If the smoke from your fire irritates your neighbor’s eyes, the food you eat will be unlawful.’ … What more proof is needed to demonstrate the Uzbek sense of consideration?” [5]

This shows how honest, pure, and God-fearing our ancestors were. The story emphasizes that no one should seek benefit from another’s harm. In short, this work has a great educational influence on readers, as it reveals the truths of life as they are, without exaggeration or embellishment. Each story and each aphoristic line deserves to become a separate book. While reading, one sometimes sinks into deep thought, sometimes sheds tears. This work is a collection of wisdom accumulated throughout the author’s life and lessons that will guide us throughout our own lives.

References:

1).© Hikmatlar.uz [1] 

2).https://yuz.uz>news>kitob–hayot….[2]

3)Arxiv.uz [3] 

4)O’tkir Hoshimov ,,Daftar hoshiyasidagi bitiklar ʼʼ Toshkent—2024 [4;5].

Ruziyeva Nigina San’at kizi is a 2nd year student of the primary education department of the Shahrisabz State Pedagogical Institute. To date, she has authored more than 15 articles. She is the owner of the “El-yurt a’lochosi” badge. She is a delegate of several official projects such as “Jutice code”, “Kelajak ofisi”, “Eco-kahramon”. She is a member of the “Yoshlar akademiyasi”, “Intellektual yoshlar”, “ShDPI Yosh Liderlari”, and “Yosh islohotchilar kengashi”. She also holds a national certificate of B and B+ levels.

The Power of Words in a Connected World

Sevinch Botirjonova
a second-year student of English Philology
at Uzbekistan State World Languages university

Abstract
These days words are really important. We can share our thoughts with people over the world. It does not take a time for messages to travel from one place to another. They can go across continents in a few seconds. This means that people from places can talk to each other easily.

The way we write and share ideas is different now. We can break down walls that used to keep people apart. This article is going to take a look at words and how they affect the way people talk to each other around the world. Words can start conversations between people from cultures. They can also help people learn things and inspire young people to do something. Words can even make people
want to change the world.

We will look at some examples and some ideas about how words work. You will see how writing can bring people together and help them grow. Words can help individuals and whole societies become better. The power of words is very strong. It can make a big difference, in the world. The article also talks about what it
means to be a writer today. It says that using words to help people understand each other is really important. We need to use words to make people feel for others and to have conversations about things that affect the whole world. The article is saying that being a writer is about using words to build understanding and empathy and to
have honest conversations, about global issues.

Keywords: Words, Writing, Global Communication, Digital Age, Youth, Culture, Social Change

Introduction:
We have never been this connected before. The internet and digital media have completely changed the way we talk to each other learn things and share our ideas with other people. Things that used to take weeks to happen now happen quickly. For example, tweets and articles and blog posts can go around the world in a very short amount of time. The internet and digital media are making all of this happen.

What is, at the center of all this? Words. The words we use to talk to each other and share our ideas with the internet and digital media are very important. Words do a lot more than just help us talk. They really shape who we are as people. Words change how we see things. They set the tone for how we relate to each other. This happens whether we are talking to people in our neighborhood or
people who live on the other side of the world. When people from different backgrounds write to each other they start having real conversations. These people swap perspectives that they would not have been able to share. Words help people, from backgrounds understand each other. Words are important because they help
us relate to each other.

This article is about how words work in our world. Words are used in classrooms and, on platforms. They are also used in movements started by people who want to make a difference. Words are used to push for change. The main idea of this article is to show that words are very important. When we write in a careful way it can make the world a better place. We will look at real life examples and ideas from
people to understand why it is so important to use words responsibly. Words matter because our world is connected in many ways.

Words as Tools of Global Communication
Words are really important they always have been. Now they can go a lot further. Because of the way the world is connected a few lines of writing can start a discussion or share an idea with people all around the world. People do not need to be in the place to talk about things through writing. News, from countries, online magazines and things that scholars write can take ideas from one part of the world and bring them to another part, which affects what people everywhere are talking about. Words and writing and ideas can travel far and that is what is happening with international news and online journals and academic articles they are moving words and ideas from one place to another.

Take an article it does not matter where it is written it could be written in Brazil. By the next day someone in a completely different place, like Nigeria or Japan is reading this article and thinking about what it says. When writers write about things like climate change or education reform the things they write can really make people think and push them to do something about it together. This is true no
matter where these people live in the world. The fact that people speak English helps to make this happen because English is like a bridge that lets people, from countries talk to each other and keep talking about important things.

Climate change and education reform are issues that need to be talked about and writers who write about these things are helping to make a difference. In politics and diplomacy the things we say can really matter. We can say something that helps people get along. We can say something that makes them fight. The way we say things like the tone we use when we agree on something or the small details we talk about when we’re trying to make a deal these things can
bring countries together or make them not like each other. The words we use are not just sounds they can actually change things. Have real effects on people. Words, like politics and diplomacy are very important because they can make peace or break peace.

Cultural Exchange Through Writing
Writing is really important for people to understand each other. People use writing to share the things that’re most important to them like what they think is good and bad the stories they tell and how they look at the world. Things like literature, essays and articles help us learn about cultures. They show us what is really going on in these cultures and help us stop thinking that everyone in a culture is the same, which’s not true. Writing, like literature and essays and articles is a part of cultural exchange. Cultural exchange is when people, from cultures share ideas and learn from each other. Writing helps people do this by sharing their values and stories and ways of seeing the world.

Imagine a writer from Uzbekistan talking about her hometown. She tells us about the things her family does. What her school is like. People who live far away can learn about what life is like in Central Asia. They get to see what it is really like not just what they hear on the news. When we read stories from places we learn more about the people who live there. Every time we hear from someone we
understand things a little better and we respect the things that make us different.

This helps us not to misunderstand each other. The Uzbekistan writer and other writers, like her help us to really respect people from places. Global writing projects and international publications make sure that the voices of people from around the world get heard. These projects set up spaces where people from backgrounds can share their thoughts and learn from each other. Global writing projects bring people together. In the end words show that cultural diversity is not something that we need to fix it is something that we should celebrate.

Through writing projects and international publications writing helps cultures connect with each other challenge each other and inspire each other. Global writing projects and international publications are very important, for this. Global writing projects and international publications start conversations between cultures. These projects let people from over the world share what they think and feel. People, from backgrounds can tell their own stories. This is where people
really start to understand each other.

Global writing projects show that being different is not a thing. It is actually a thing because we can learn from each other. Our words help us talk to each other and share ideas. Global writing projects and international publications let us learn from people with backgrounds.

The Role of Words in Education
Words really shape the way we learn things in education. When students do their writing they are not just filling up pages with words. They are actually learning to think for themselves. Education, through words helps students to question the things they read. Students of education learn to stand on their feet when it comes to thinking about things. Writing for school makes students dig deeper into the things
they are learning. Students of education have to check their facts to make sure they are right. Then they have to lay out their thoughts in a way so people can understand what they are saying about education.

When students take part in competitions or global writing projects they learn new things about language. They start to think that what they say is important. Writing research papers or articles helps students figure out how to make a point prove it and explain their ideas so others can understand. The skills they get from writing
stay with them for a time not just when they are, in school but also when they are working and doing other things in life.

I think it is really great that we have resources. Now students over the world can take online courses and read blogs. They can also do research on the internet. This is very good because it helps students who do not have a lot of money or resources. Digital resources make things fair for everyone. I believe that education is very important and it can really change people’s lives. Digital resources and education
are powerful tools. Education can change the lives of students through resources like online courses and blogs.

Youth Voices in the Digital Age
Today young people have a lot of ways to speak up. They use blogs and social media and online journals to make themselves heard around the world. Writing is not something they do for school anymore. Young people use writing to share what they think to support things they believe in and to learn more, about themselves.
Young people use writing to express their opinions and stand up for the things that matter to them.

You see it all the time: writers talking about big things like gender and mental health and climate change and education. These young writers say things that make people talk and think about things in a way. When young writers see their own ideas show up on platforms around the world it makes them feel good, about themselves and it keeps young writers writing.

International writing projects do not just give people a voice they show that how old you are does not matter when you want to make a difference. The things they write give them a way to say what they think in conversations that happen around the world. International writing projects are really important because they use words to make young people heard.

Words and Social Change
Words are really powerful. They can change everything. If we look back we can see that things like manifestos and essays and articles have started changes. Social movements often begin with one idea that someone writes down and this idea makes people think about the world in a different way. Words have always had the power to shake things up. This is still true today with social movements and the words that start them, like manifestos and essays and articles.

These days people can share articles and campaigns very quickly. This helps people learn about things like taking care of the earth and treating everyone fairly. Online campaigns make people think about the way they live and do things. When writers talk about things that’re not fair they help people see what is going on and they can even help change the rules. Online articles and campaigns are very powerful because they can go viral in a heartbeat and reach a lot of people.

They raise awareness, about issues and civil rights and they get people to rethink their habits or stand up for what is right like online campaigns do. It is clear that words are not something we say. They can really make people do something. When we use language in a way language is something that can help people. Words can move people to take action and make a difference. Language is
a tool that can be used for good things.

Ethical Responsibility of Writers
Writers have a job to do. They can help people understand things or they can make things more confusing. The things writers say can be hurtful or they can be helpful. Misinformation and stereotypes are not good. They can make people angry. Cause problems. Writers should be careful with the words they use because words can cause trouble and make people fight with each other. The words writers choose can
affect people in ways like spreading meanness and conflict. Writers have to think about how their words will affect people like the writers themselves and the people who read what the writers write.

Writers need to be careful. They have to check the facts choose the words they use carefully and think about who the readers of the writers are. Good writers do three things for the readers of the writers. The writers inform the readers of the writers and the writers inspire the readers of the writers and the writers educate the readers of the writers. The writers do not try to manipulate the readers of the writers or harm the readers of the writers.

People need to be honest when they write things. Writers who tell the truth and do the thing help people believe in what they are reading. This is really important because the world needs people to trust the things they read. Academic and journalistic standards matter here. Writers who stick to the truth and act with integrity are very important. They help build trust in the world. That is something that the world really needs.

Digital Platforms and the Global Reach of Words
Digital platforms have really changed things for writers. Now people can. Share their work on blogs and online journals and big international sites. This means that writers can share what they write with people over the world. Search engines help make sure that people can actually find and read the things that writers post online
so their words do not just sit there. Digital platforms and search engines are really good, for writers.

A short article that is posted online can reach someone who’s on the other side of the planet. This is the reality now. Digital writing does not know any borders. It pushes digital writers to think about the readers of the digital article from every corner of the globe. Digital writing is really cool because it can reach people, over the world. The people who write articles have to think about the readers of the
digital articles.

Personal Growth Through Writing
Writing is not about reaching other people it also changes the person who is doing the writing. The act of writing helps people to look back on the things that have happened to them to make sense of what they think and to trust their writing voice.

When young writers see their writing published in countries it is a really big confidence boost for the young writers. Writing is very important, for writers because it helps them to believe in their own writing abilities. Writing is really good for you because it helps you be more disciplined. It also sparks your creativity. Teaches you to keep going with things. Writing builds discipline sparks creativity and teaches you to stick with writing. Those skills from writing like discipline and creativity are things you can use anywhere, for the rest
of your life when you are doing writing or other things.

Words really do have a lot of power. They affect the way we talk to each other and the way we learn things. Words also play a role in how cultures change and grow over time. When we write something we are able to connect with people we would never meet in person. We tell them about our experiences and the things that have
happened to us. This helps to bring people even if they are from different countries or continents. Words help to build connections between people, around the world.

This is not about writing down your thoughts on a page. The words you use can really make a difference and spark change. When you use words wisely, they can open people’s minds. Help them understand things better. Words can also bring people together. For writers joining projects that involve people from other countries is not just about getting better at writing. It is a chance for young writers
to be part of a conversation that involves people from all, around the world.

Young writers can really be part of something when they join international projects. In the end words have the power to change things. Sometimes it only takes one idea to make a difference. Maybe it is one story that really gets to people. It could be one honest voice that speaks up and people listen to the words. The words can move the world forward.

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Crystal, D. (2003). English as a Global Language. Cambridge University Press.
Fairclough, N. (1995). Critical Discourse Analysis. Longman.
Harmer, J. (2004). How to Teach Writing. Pearson Education.
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UNESCO. (2021). Communication and Information in the Digital Age

I am Botirjonova Sevinch, born on October 1, 2005, in the Namangan region. I am currently a second-year student at the Faculty of English Philology of Uzbekistan State World Languages University in Tashkent. I am interested in volunteering and writing articles. At present, I work as a coordinator in the University Students Union and the “Umid Yogʻdusi” project.

The Idea Of An English Name 

I began to find the idea of an English name absurd since I started reading Africanist novels and autobiographies – books steeped in the idea of what it means to be African, of feeling rooted in one’s own skin, and of refusing to be apologetic to have been born a black man. Many people consider me as the strange one, and I do not blame them. Sometimes I also accept the fact that I’m strange. In many ways. I do not like to follow the crowd, and that is a very strange thing in this modern world. I’ve been doing some research on what it means to be an old soul, and all the things I’ve learned about being an old soul is not farfetched in my own personal life. Interesting that one could be something without having the language to express it. After I wrote a very strange poem which was accepted and published by Dominique Literary Magazine in the United States I began to study what those words actually mean – Old Wise Soul – which is also the title of my poem. It was one of those poems that came unexpectedly, like a revelation, and I thought it was a silly poem after writing it. It’s about reincarnation and the feeling of ancestral presence, the strong knowledge that you are never alone, that your ancestors are always present with you, in you. The poem was not only accepted, I was asked to record my voice reciting it. That too, was also published. I then began to think about how I was the silly one, not knowing the weight of what I had written. To cure my silliness, I began to research what it means to be an old soul.

But today I want to talk about the “Dominion” I added to my names. A few years ago I decided I wouldn’t pick up another English name because my first name is considered English, though originally a Hebrew name, but Dominion is no ordinary name. It’s my personal revelation. I started using it as a middle name when I was about to sit for my SSCE. They kept asking for a middle name, then one day, like revelation, I got the name “Dominion”. I fought with the word or name. I wanted no English name but here I was receiving an English name for myself. The name persisted, strongly so. With everything in me, I couldn’t fight it off. That was how I became Isaac Dominion Aju. In the WAEC form I spelled in Isaac Dominion Aju.

Still, I wasn’t convinced.
After secondary school I stopped using Dominion. I went with Isaac Aju. Dominion sat in my WAEC certificate, unused in real life. But the name came back many months after my story was published for the first time. On a quiet evening in mid 2025 I sent out a story for the first time as Isaac Dominion Aju. I had to rule out the strict idea of not having another English name. I’m still Africanist in worldview, still surprised when African editors send beautiful mails of acceptance. Maybe having or not having an English name isn’t the problem here. Maybe the main point is to know who you are, to occupy your space in the world, to be a citizen of the world while not denying your roots.

Isaac Dominion Aju was nominated for the Best Of The Net and Pushcart Prize in 2025. He currently lives in Nigeria where he works as a fashion designer, specializing in men’s attire. He has appeared in various international journals including Poetry X Hunger, Cajun Mutt Press and All Your Poems Anthology. He was the first Nigerian poet to appear on Flapper Press Poetry Cafe.

Onomastics and the Toponymy of Boysun District                                                                        

Mamatraimova Khadicha Eshali qizi
Student of the 2nd year, Group 424
Department of Uzbek Language
Faculty of Philology
Termez State University

E-mail: mamatrayimovaxadicha@gmail.com
Tel: (+998) 94 194 01 05

       Annotasiya:    Ushbu ilmiy maqolda oʻzbek tili  geografik hududlar onomastikasi Boysun tumanidagi ayrim hududlarining nomlari misolida oʻrganiladi. Mavzu dolzarb boʻlib, oʻzbek tili onomastikasining rivojlanishada toponimika, oronimika, mikronomikaning farqlari va ahamiyati yoritiladi. Maqolaning maqsadi — oʻzbek tili toponimik onomastikasini kengaytirish hamda bir nechta hududlarning nomini ommaga keng mulohaza orqali yoritib berish. Tadqiqotda tahlil va solishtirma metodlaridan foydalanilgan. Natijalar shuni ko’rsatadiki, onomastikada shu vaqtgacha oʻrganilgan joy nomlari bilan birgalikda fan uchun yangi boʻlgan hudud nomlari ham keng jamoatchilikda oʻrganilmoqda.

 Kalit soʻzlar:   Onomastika, Boysun tumaning kichik hududlari toponimi, toponimika, oronimika, mikronimika.

Annotation:   This scientific article examines the onomastics of geographical areas in the Uzbek language through the example of the names of certain territories in the Boysun district. The topic is relevant, and the differences and significance of toponymy, oronymy, and microtoponymy in the development of Uzbek onomastics are highlighted. The purpose of the article is to expand Uzbek toponymic onomastics and to present the names of several regions to the public through broad discussion. Analytical and comparative methods were used in the research. The results show that, along with place names previously studied in onomastics, new territorial names that are novel for the field are also being actively explored by the wider public.

Keywords:  Onomastics, toponyms of small territories of the Boysun district, toponymy, oronymy, microtoponymy.

Аннотация:   В данной научной статье ономастика географических территорий узбекского языка рассматривается на примере названий отдельных местностей Бойсунского района. Тема является актуальной, в статье освещаются различия и значение топонимики, оронимики и микротопонимики в развитии узбекской ономастики. Целью статьи является расширение топонимической ономастики узбекского языка, а также всестороннее представление названий нескольких территорий широкой общественности. В исследовании использованы аналитический и сравнительный методы. Результаты показывают, что наряду с ранее изученными в ономастике названиями местностей, активно исследуются и новые для науки территориальные названия.

Ключевые слова: Ономастика, топонимы малых территорий Бойсунского района, топонимика, оронимика, микротопонимика.

Introduction

Everything surrounding us in the environment—objects, events, and phenomena—has its own name according to its function, characteristics, movement, and state. Through naming, humanity preserves countless pieces of information in its collective memory. The field of linguistics that deals with the naming of objects and phenomena is known as onomastics. The term onomastics (from Greek onoma — name) is an independent branch of linguistics that studies proper names.

Proper names include personal names, place names, names of rivers, lakes, mountains, deserts and other natural objects, celestial bodies (stars, planets, galaxies), various socio-cultural objects (schools, enterprises, street names), as well as names given to animals. Onomastics embodies valuable information about humanity’s historical memory, national and cultural values, and linguistic thinking.

Within onomastics, several subfields are distinguished:

• Toponymy — the study of geographical names (cities, villages, streets);
• Oronymy — the study of names of mountains, mountain ranges, and hills;
• Micronymy — the study of names of small geographical objects (wells, canals, small hills).

The Origin of Selected Place Names

The toponym “Boysun” is derived from the ancient Turkic words boy and sin, meaning “great mountain” or “large mountain”. In ancient Turkic beliefs, alongside the worship of various natural objects, mountains were also venerated, and Boysun was considered one of such sacred mountains. According to local legends, wealthy representatives of ancient Turkic tribes lived in this area, and the term “Biysin” was interpreted as “the village of the rich”. Among the local population, this latter explanation is considered more acceptable.

Besherkak is a village located in the Boysun district of Surkhandarya region. The toponym originates from the names of five individuals who once lived in this area. According to the conclusions drawn by Sadriddin Ayni in his work “Tuhfai Khaniy”, written based on eyewitness accounts by Qazi Muhammad Vafo (Shuhrat) of Karmana by order of the Bukhara ruler Rahimkhan, Rahimkhan undertook his second campaign to Kohistan in 1170 AH (1756/1757 AD). Near the Kohistan fortress (present-day Kallamozor), clashes occurred between the Hisar people and other free inhabitants of Kohistan.

In this battle, Rahimkhan emerged victorious, executed the captured men, constructed a tower of skulls, and distributed women among his soldiers. When the population around the fortress was massacred, five shepherds who were grazing livestock survived. As a result, the pasture was later named Besherkak, reflecting the number of surviving shepherds.

Approximately nine kilometers from Besherkak village lies Uzunquduq village. This name is associated with the formerly nomadic population of the area. Due to the absence of surface water, residents dug wells to access water; however, because the water level was deep, the wells had to be dug very deep. As a result, the place was named Uzunquduq (“long well”), although semantically the term chuqurquduq (“deep well”) would have been more accurate, since uzun refers to horizontal length, whereas chuqur refers to vertical depth.

The area also contains several oronyms such as Qirqtaram, Qiziljar, Xolmurod Hoji O‘ri, and Galaqo‘ton. The name Qirqtaram is believed to have originated from the appearance of consecutively aligned hills resembling strands of hair. Qiziljar is associated with the soil type of the area, which is fine-textured and red in color.

In Uzbek, the word o‘r has two meanings: (1) ravine or depression, and (2) elevation or hill. In Xolmurod Hoji O‘ri, the word o‘r is used in the sense of elevation, referring to a hill where the house of a person named Xolmurod Hoji was located. The name emerged from local expressions indicating proximity to his house.

The name Galaqo‘ton is linked to livestock breeding. Qo‘ton refers to an enclosure or structure used to pen sheep herds, while gala denotes a gathering or large group. Thus, Galaqo‘ton signifies a place where many herds were gathered. Micronyms in the area include Kelitosh, Ko‘rquduq, Qaloqlisoy, and Qamishlov.

Research Methodology

This study was conducted using an anonymous online survey with the aim of expanding research in Uzbek onomastics, introducing new data, and examining the accessibility of this information for the general public. More than seventy-five participants residing in the studied areas took part in the survey. No age restrictions were imposed, and personal data were not disclosed to ensure participant safety.

Review of the Literature

Toponyms constitute a significant part of the linguistic layer of a language. Professor E. Begmatov notes that nearly 50,000 toponyms from the regions of Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Khorezm, and Fergana have been identified and collected by Uzbek linguists. In the article “Oronyms Formed from Mongolian Lexical Units” by O. Begimov and Z. Aminova, it is stated that Southern Uzbek oronyms contain words and affixes characteristic of the Altaic period shared by Turkic and Mongolian languages. In later stages of the Uzbek language’s development, these elements underwent various phonetic, semantic, and grammatical changes, giving rise to new names through Uzbek-specific morphemes.

Additionally, S. Qorayev’s book “The Meaning of Geographical Names” provides explanations of key concepts related to place names in the sections “An Introduction to Toponymy” and “Terminology of Toponymy”. Such studies demonstrate that toponymy has been extensively researched.

Research Results

The results of the survey indicate that the majority of participants were young people (53%). Their knowledge of the etymology of local toponyms, oronyms, and micronyms, as well as their understanding of lexical-semantic and phonetic features of these names, was assessed. The findings confirm that the naming of geographical objects is closely connected with the natural-geographical conditions, functional characteristics, and worldview of the local population.

Discussion

During the research process, it was revealed that some place names are semantically inconsistent. Therefore, the issue of assigning new, more appropriate names was also considered. Scientific works in onomastics—including monographs, dissertations, and articles—were analyzed to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations were made for incorporating additional data.

Conclusion

The geographical names (toponyms) of Boysun district are closely linked to the region’s natural and geographical conditions, historical development, ethnic composition, and the worldview shaped by the local population over centuries. Place names in the area have emerged based on mountain relief, water sources, flora and fauna, historical figures, tribal names, and legends.

The study demonstrates that alongside toponymy, oronymy and micronymy are also actively used in Boysun district, and their significant role in the development of Uzbek onomastics has been substantiated. These names serve as important sources for preserving national and cultural heritage, traditional lifestyles, and historical memory. Therefore, the study of geographical names in Boysun district is of great importance not only for linguistics, but also for history, ethnography, and geography. The results of this research are considered to have significant scientific and practical value in enriching Uzbek onomastics and transmitting place-name heritage to future generations.

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My gentle, tender-hearted mother

Unnoticed, I dyed her hair with shades of white.

She gave me all her love, her every breath,

Yet I have aged my mother — oh… my heart.

For us she runs, she never rests a day,

Her face is full of sorrow, eyes worn through.

How foolish I was — I never saw this pain,

I’ve aged my mother — oh… what have I done?