Beneath the hill, grass arranges itself into a song. The wind moves through the leaves. I sit counting threads of kitchen smoke, each one a beat of passing time, and you are a gentle rest note. If I could take the infinite distance and shrink it into my hand, your silhouette would fit there like a trembling dew on a blade of grass at dawn, like the last winter light warm enough to hold a season of longing.
Perhaps every season hides a waiting, and we are lost in the instants where one season meets the next. The hill wake, birds sing into the open air, and within that song I hear your footsteps crossing through layers of mist and bands of young sunlight.
Halfway through this journey called life, I realize every meeting is fate, and every parting is fate too. When something dissolves it does not truly vanish but transforms into another form, like smoke melting into wind, like light hiding in the clouds. Life’s changes sometimes wound us, yet it is through impermanence that the heart opens and learns gratitude for what once arrived.
I want to hold the sky’s thin thread as if holding your fragile hand, so near and so real. But the season shifts and the wind takes away its secrets, leaving only the scent of resin and someone’s distant lute on the slope, a note falling into the grass and turning into a lingering farewell.
If you ever return, remember to cross with me the landing where seasons meet, where we once watched leaves fall without sorrow because we trusted that in every fallen leaf a green seed stirs, and love still breathes softly somewhere between you and me on the sun-named hill.
I have learned that letting go is not forgetting but letting things return to their rightful places, like water finding the river, like wind returning to the sky. Some longings must be laid down to become peace, and some loves endure only when we do not cling. From that, my heart becomes as light as a cloud drifting over the hill where seasons keep changing, and the heart no longer fears loss.
Autumn is the most delicate season. Leaves shift in the soft music of time, change colour in a romance all their own, and fall for me to walk through like brief, fragile clouds. The wind touches the skin when I forget my coat. The desire for something warm, a cup of cinnamon and roasted squash, a lover’s scarf places me inside a time-box of memories, both discovering newness and wanting to curl into warmth beside the hearth.
Autumn turns me into the most innocent, hopeful version of myself. Something strong urges me to rewrite simple things into small adventures. I hear songs that blend the craving to touch raw nature with the rapture of perfect colour. The joy of lying outside, resting my head on a loved one’s lap, holding a book to shade against the sun, makes me see the unpretentious beauty of the season.
I want to remember how fragile this weather is, and how easily people open and become vulnerable when they meet during the changing days. For me, autumn is the beginning of something better, the time when the old hard shells are shed to reveal a smiling child beneath, who still knows how to love, to live, and to smile through change.
Võ Thị Như Mai (Mai White) was born in Vietnam and began her career as a high school teacher before moving to Australia to pursue higher education. She holds a Master of Education and a Master of Literature and has worked as a full-time teacher in Western Australia for over twenty years. She is the founder of the long run THE RHYTHM OF VIETNAM, a platform promoting writers from Vietnam and many other parts of the world. She also starts working as a reporter of MULTICULTURAL PRESS.COM.AU, featuring many multicultural aspects of the writing world. In May 2025, she was honoured with an Excellence Award from the Consulate General in Australia, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of her native language and literary heritage within the international community.
This article analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on time management. Qualitative research methods were used to study students’ attitudes toward social media and to identify both its positive and negative aspects. The results show that AI has greatly simplified many aspects of human life, particularly in the fields of online education and remote work, which are convenient for many users. However, excessive reliance on technology can lead to time loss, health issues, and reduced productivity. In conclusion, although AI tools assist people in many ways, it is emphasized that they should be used in moderation.
Keywords: Time management, artificial intelligence, online education and work, time saving, moderate use, positive and negative effects.
Introduction
In recent years, many people have faced various challenges related to time management. Common issues include not being able to arrive on time, struggling to complete daily tasks or studies, and spending too much time on social media—leading to neglect of important responsibilities. This has gradually become a global problem. The purpose of this article is to briefly discuss effective time management strategies and suggest possible solutions. Additionally, the study seeks to explore the topic and provide a balanced conclusion.
Methods
This research employed a qualitative analysis methodology. Sources used:
A survey conducted among young people (50 students aged 17–29)
A three-week experiment on the use of AI-based tools
Previously published scientific articles and expert opinions
The survey covered aspects such as frequent use of AI, improper time allocation, and resulting challenges. During the experimental phase, participants were divided into two groups: one believed AI disrupts effective time management, while the other viewed time mismanagement as a personal issue. Changes in both groups were analyzed.
Results
The study revealed several key findings: Negative impacts of AI on time: Distracting content: AI algorithms on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram recommend personalized videos that make users spend more time online. For instance, a person who opens the app for educational purposes might end up wasting hours watching unrelated videos. Digital dependency: Spending too much time on phones or computers reduces concentration on work or study.AI as a time-saving tool: Online education and remote work save commuting time and offer convenience.
New opportunities: AI helps people find online jobs, learn various skills through apps, and participate in digital projects.
Discussion
So, what do you think—is AI the main reason for poor time management? In some ways, this claim is valid, as modern society is becoming increasingly dependent on social media. Even when people watch useful content, they often waste significant time.
For example, a student may use AI for online learning but get distracted by entertaining short videos. As a result, they feel tired and, worse, lose valuable time. This issue is not limited to young people—it affects adults too. A 42-year-old person, for instance, might get so absorbed in humorous online content that they forget their tasks and lose focus, eventually running out of time. This situation strongly supports the topic of this research.
However, some people argue that AI actually helps save time by automating routine tasks and making access to information faster. Indeed, artificial intelligence can truly help save time. Online education, remote work, and staying in touch with loved ones from home—all of these contribute to effective time saving. In education or work, there is no need to spend time commuting. This is undoubtedly beneficial for people. However, as mentioned above, if a person cannot control their desires, they may become the real victims of social media.
Conclusion
It must be acknowledged that artificial intelligence has greatly benefited us—especially in improving learning efficiency, finding convenient jobs, and saving time. However, in pursuing these advantages, people often fail to notice that they are losing their health and valuable time. So, what is the solution? The answer lies in planning. If individuals organize their tasks on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis—and follow that plan consistently—AI will not negatively affect them.
Scholars also support this idea, stating that: “The only way to truly save time is through planned and organized work.” This can be considered solid evidence for our argument. Secondly, setting limitations on social media usage is crucial. For example, restricting apps like YouTube, Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook to a fixed duration—say, two hours a day—can significantly improve time management. If YouTube is limited to one hour per day, the app could automatically close after that period, preventing overuse.
Such strategies would provide people with a major opportunity to manage their time more effectively.
References
1. ChatGPT
2. Abdukarim Mirzayev’s video lectures
3. Moral Education textbook for grades 9 – 11
Sharifova Saidaxon Kamolliddinjon qiziwas born on May 26, 2008, in the village of Kaldushon, Furqat District, Fergana Region, in a family of intellectuals.In 2015, she began her studies at School No. 21 in Furqat District, where she is currently an 11th-grade student. In addition to her school studies, Saidaxon actively participates in various extracurricular clubs. She speaks English fluently and, despite her young age, has earned more than 20 international and official certificates. She has also been an active participant in numerous projects.Her poems have been published by Lulu Press Inc., an official publishing house in the United States (California). Moreover, her scientific articles have been featured in the Uzbek journal “Yosh olimlar” (Young Scholars).
Annotation: This article analyzes the rapid development of online education in recent years, especially its expansion after the pandemic, as well as the existing challenges and issues related to the digital divide. It also examines the digital skills of teachers and students, along with the current and future needs for this system. The article presents ideas based on the data and analyses of various international and local organizations. In particular, the development of Internet networks and information and communication technologies is highlighted as a key factor in strengthening online education.
Annotatsiya:Ushbu maqolada so‘nggi yillarda onlayn ta’lim sohasining jadal rivojlanishi, ayniqsa pandemiya davridan keyingi bosqichda uning yanada kengayib borishi, mavjud muammolar hamda raqamli tafovut masalalari tahlil etilgan. Shuningdek, o‘qituvchi va o‘quvchilarning raqamli ko‘nikmalari, ushbu tizimga bo‘lgan hozirgi va kelgusi ehtiyojlar ilmiy asosda o‘rganilgan. Maqolada xalqaro va mahalliy tashkilotlarning statistik ma’lumotlari, tahlillari hamda amaliy tajribalari asosida ilgari surilgan fikrlar keltirilgan. Xususan, internet tarmoqlari va axborot-kommunikatsiya texnologiyalarining rivojlanishi onlayn ta’lim tizimining kengayishida hal qiluvchi omil sifatida yoritilgan.
Kalit so‘zlar: onlayn ta’lim, raqamli texnologiyalar, masofaviy o‘qitish, raqamli tafovut, raqamli ko‘nikma, innovatsion ta’lim.
Keywords: online education, digital technologies, distance learning, digital divide, digital skills, innovative education.
Аннотация : В данной статье анализируется стремительное развитие онлайн-образования в последние годы, особенно его расширение после пандемии, а также существующие проблемы и вопросы, связанные с цифровым неравенством. Кроме того, рассматриваются цифровые навыки преподавателей и учащихся, а также текущие и будущие потребности в данной системе. В статье приведены выводы, основанные на данных и аналитических материалах различных международных и местных организаций. Особое внимание уделено развитию интернет-сетей и информационно-коммуникационных технологий как ключевому фактору укрепления онлайн-образования.
Over the past five to six years, digital technologies have deeply penetrated all areas of human life as a result of the pandemic. These changes have had a significant impact on the education system as well. In the context of globalization, alongside traditional education, online learning has developed rapidly and reached a new stage worldwide.
Today, distance learning and the use of electronic educational platforms are becoming increasingly widespread in many countries. Although a number of researchers have conducted studies in this area, the issues of digital transformation in education, particularly the improvement of service quality and teaching efficiency, have not yet been fully explored. Therefore, the convenience, interactivity, and expansion of learning opportunities through online education are becoming increasingly important.
Uzbekistan is also actively participating in this process and, following the pandemic, has implemented a number of systematic reforms aimed at developing online education. In particular, the introduction of e-learning systems, distance training courses, and national as well as international online platforms has increased interest in education and expanded learning opportunities for a wider segment of the population. As a result, the development of online education and the growing need and demand for it are becoming more dynamic.
Methodology
This research applies a comprehensive scientific approach to analyze the stages of development of the online education system, the influencing factors, and the existing challenges. The study employs analytical, comparative, observational, and statistical methods.
The theoretical basis of the research consists of the Decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Development of Digital Education”, as well as data from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, and international organizations such as UNESCO, OECD, and the World Bank. Additionally, international educational platforms — Coursera, Udemy, EdX, and Khan Academy — were analyzed, and their practices were compared with those of the national education system.
Empirical data were formed based on recent digital reforms in Uzbekistan’s education system, experiences in distance learning, and open statistical reports on students’ attitudes toward online learning.
To ensure the reliability and objectivity of the results, several independent sources were compared, and scientific views on the effectiveness of digital education were systematically analyzed.
Results and Discussion
The research results indicate that in recent years, the online education system in Uzbekistan has been gradually developing and becoming an essential component of the overall education process. Since the pandemic, distance learning formats have been introduced, and teacher-student interactions have shifted to a new digital format.
According to statistics, between 2020 and 2024, the use of online courses and platforms has increased by more than 70 percent. Most higher educational institutions conduct their lessons through platforms such as Moodle, Google Classroom, and Zoom. In addition, national platforms such as ZiyoNET and Edu.uz provide educational services to a wide audience.
The analysis shows that the main advantages of online education are as follows:
Absence of time and space constraints in learning;
Opportunity for learners to manage their own learning pace independently;
Effective use of information and communication technologies in the learning process;
Free access to international courses and certificate programs.
However, along with the wide implementation of online education, several challenges remain:
Insufficient internet speed and technical equipment;
Low level of digital literacy among some teachers;
Problems of discipline and motivation among students;
The digital divide between urban and rural areas leading to unequal opportunities.
The discussion revealed that to improve the efficiency of online education, pedagogical methods should be adapted to the digital environment, and regular training programs should be organized to enhance teachers’ digital competencies. Furthermore, mechanisms to increase students’ motivation toward distance learning should be developed.
The findings confirm that online education is becoming an integral part of the modern educational system, and improving its quality indicators can directly contribute to the digital economic development of the country.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis above, it can be concluded that online education is becoming an inseparable part of the modern education system. Its implementation not only played an important role during the pandemic but continues to enhance learning efficiency and broaden educational opportunities in the post-pandemic period.
The experience of Uzbekistan demonstrates that educational processes based on digital technologies create opportunities for students to study independently, save time, and access global learning resources. However, the existing issues — insufficient technical infrastructure, digital inequality, and the variation in teachers’ digital skills — indicate the need for further improvement of the system.
Therefore, to further develop online education, the following recommendations are proposed:
Expand and improve the quality of internet infrastructure;
Introduce regular digital literacy and IT competency training programs for teachers;
Develop national online learning platforms and integrate them into international systems;
Increase students’ motivation for independent learning through interactive and gamified learning models.
In conclusion, online education is a crucial mechanism for advancing the education sector to a new level in the path of innovative development of modern society. Its effective organization contributes not only to the improvement of educational quality but also to the overall digital transformation of the country.
References
Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Development of Digital Education.” — Tashkent, 2022.
Reports of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. — Tashkent, 2023.
Azizkhojayeva, N. N. Pedagogical Technologies and Teaching Mastery. — Tashkent: Fan, 2021.
Karimova, D., & Kholmatov, A. Modern Forms of Distance Education and Ways of Their Practical Application. — Education and Innovation Journal, No. 4, 2022.
UNESCO. The Future of Online Learning: Global Education Report 2023. — Paris: UNESCO Publishing, 2023.
World Bank. Digital Transformation of Education Systems: Opportunities and Challenges. — Washington, D.C., 2022.
(Young South Asian woman with long black hair and a red tank top and sash and headdress)
You know!
You know!
You know what!
in your face
have that excitement,
when revealed,
Everyone’s face will light up.
You know what!
in your voice
Human peace and sweetness,
There is spice to cheerfulness.
You know what!
to turn you on,
Fragrance spread around.
You know what!
you have work
In vivid examples,
Waking up is dedicated to living.
You know what!
in your smile
To make the world of magic,
Spread the kingdom of laughter.
You know what!
Magic in your words,
Eradicate people’s sufferings.
You know what!
keep yourself as
Seeing you In the heart of nature’s sway,
People are happy.
Short biography: Amb. Dr. Priyanka Neogi from Coochbehar. She is an administrative Controller of United Nations PAF, librarian, 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 coordinator of the Vijay Mission of Community Welfare Foundation of India.
Contributor Taylor Dibbert seeks reviewers for his new poetry bookOn the Rocks.Please email us at synchchaos@gmail.com if you’re interested.
Also, we will stop accepting submissions for November’s first issue on October 25th. You may still submit after that date, but your work will go into our second issue for the month.
Now, for this month’s second issue, Learning From History.
Sayani Mukherjee muses on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Kelly Moyer’s film, created together with Hunter Sauvage and starring Robert P. Moyer and Annie, draws on ancient myth to understand the United States’ modern political situation. Abigail George analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of certain leadership styles illustrated by Donald Trump and several African leaders. Patricia Doyne speaks to the hubris of American political leadership. Andrew Brindle and Christina Chin’s tan-rengas explore society’s injustices and contradictions.
Patrick Sweeney’s one-line senryus decenter the author as head of the universe. Mark Young contributes a fresh set of altered geographies. Baskin Cooper describes encounters slightly mysterious and askance. Christopher Bernard describes the frenzied, ghostly glamour of Cal Performances’ recent production of Red Carpet.
Mahbub Alam extols the beauty of morning and nature in his Bangladeshi home. Jonathan Butcher’s poetry explores the different rooms in which we make our lives and the stories they could tell about us. J.T. Whitehead shows how external cleaning can parallel interior personal development. Srijani Dutta discusses her personal spiritual journey in prayer to the divine of at least a few faiths.
Alexandros Stamatoulakis announces his new novel The Lonely Warrior: In the Wings of the Condor, about a man discovering himself in the midst of a tumultuous modern environment. Chris Butler’s wry poetry explores long-lasting, but hopefully not implacable, truisms of the human condition. Ana Glendza speaks to the fear and insecurities that come with being human. Kavi Nielsen speaks to the experience of loneliness and rejection.
Noah Berlatsky satirizes faux-human tech support and our efforts to understand our whole world through technology. Timothee Bordenave outlines innovative ways to improve electricity transmission as Abdurofiyeva Taxmina Avazovna discusses treatments for cataracts.
Zarifaxon O’rinboyeva’s short story presents a woman overcoming poverty and grief to become a physician. Doug Hawley reflects on the ups and downs of summer jobs. Turdiyeva Guloyim’s poetic essay shares a complex emotional tapestry of childhood village memories. Rahmataliyeva Aidakhon highlights the importance of grasping folktales to understanding Uzbek heritage and culture. Madina Azamjon highlights the literary importance of Hamid Olimjon’s writing and how he drew on Uzbek folk culture for inspiration. Gulsanam Qurbonova extols the linguistic and cultural education she has received at her university. Ermatova Dilorom Bakhodirjonova explains the intertwined nature of Uzbek language and culture and the need to preserve both.
Mukhammadjonova Ugiloy celebrates her school and the sports and student leadership education she received there. Choriyeva Oynur outlines benefits of integrating technology into education. Abdirashidova Ozoda outlines the importance of encouraging and fostering creativity for preschool students. Nilufar Mo’ydinova discusses ways to encourage second language acquisition at an early age.
Anila Bukhari’s poetry celebrates the creative spirit surviving amid poverty and oppression. Taro Hokkyo’s prose poem details his protagonist’s escape from emotional and spiritual darkness to rise to the heights of creativity. Alan Catlin’s barman odyssey explores the roots of creative inspiration.
Emran Emon speaks to the recent Nobel Prize award for world literature and the value of writing. Abdusalimova Zukhraxon outlines strategies for teaching the Uzbek language to foreign students. Abdusaidova Jasmina Quvondiqovna shares some of her art and expresses her pride in her native Uzbekistan. Jumanazarova Munojot Elmurod qizi suggests ways to help young children learn to tell time. Qurbonova Madinaxon discusses the importance of games and play in children’s education. Hayotkhon Shermatova outlines issues with Uzbekistan’s educational system and how to address them. Azamova Kumushoy illustrates the importance of teaching language students how to analyze literary texts.
Ismoilova Gulmira celebrates the strength, thoughtfulness, creativity and resilience of Uzbek girls and young women. Abduqahhorova Gulhayo’s poem takes joy in the grace and kindness of young Uzbek girls. Svetlana Rostova finds beauty in everything, even ugliness, loss, and death.
Graciela Noemi Villaverde praises the creative insight of her dance teacher. Saparov Akbar outlines his personal quests and passions and his desire to educate himself and elevate his life. Mesfakus Salahin’s poetry celebrates the artistic inspiration that can come from romantic love.
J.J. Campbell details his middle-aged, disillusioned quest for love or maybe just a little break from reality. Donia Sahib speaks to spiritual and earthly love. Teresa Nocetti’s poem urges a loved one to invite her into their life. Eva Petropoulou Lianou shares a tale of lovers in search for one another.
Mykyta Ryzhykh presents a protagonist who explores alternatives and then revels in his ordinary humanity. H. Mar. shares the joy of day-to-day human companionship.
We hope this issue provides artistic, emotional, and intellectual companionship to you as you peruse the various contributions.
“Every school is a foundation of the future”. Fifth Secondary School, located in Andijan region Kurgantepa district, Khujatepa, is a good example of a foundation.
It was created in 1991. As time goes it is shaping knowledge capacity as well as soft skills and triggers new generations to step forward with great faith. Head teacher Ruzikhon Usmonokhunova’s devoted hard work and the collaboration of school team enhance its success in making opportunities for students.
Improving students’ intellectual capability is a priority. Students take part in annual Subject Olympiads and get good results for the region. Taking into account the quality of education, the school also attaches great importance to physical education and sports. Sport days are held regularly, and various competitions are organized among students. Each student wears a sports uniform and actively participates in competitions. This forms a healthy spirit of movement, team spirit and the desire for victory in students.
Fifth state Specialized Secondary School does not give up its leadership in the implementation of innovative ideas and life. It is noteworthy that a system of self-government for all students has been established. A clear proof of this is the election process among students. The most active and talented students are selected and, using their own schools, ideas and votes, elect a school president. The president of the school and his or her team improve school life, creating a comfortable and productive environment for students. This system serves to improve responsibility, initiative and leadership qualities in students.
The school’s main focus is on two subjects; physics and mathematics, which allows students to gain knowledge at a high level. Students actively participate in various Science Olympiads, intellectual games and many programs, consolidating their knowledge. This paves the way for creating a more comfortable and advanced educational environment for students. The new school building is equipped with modern technologies, opening up even wider opportunities for students to learn. Today, this school has become a center of science, sports and innovative ideas. The unity of teachers and students, selfless work and wise management of the leadership are taking the school to greater heights. We believe that every student who graduates from this school will grow up to be not only educated, but also spiritual, patriotic and a well-rounded person who can contribute to the future.
I am Mukhammadjonova Ugiloy. I am a 9th grade student at this school. I am proud of my school!
