THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHER SPEECH CULTURE AND CONDUCTING WORK IN THE STATE LANGUAGE

Mengboyeva Baxtiniso Mamatqobilovna

First-year student, Faculty of Philology,

Uzbek Language and Literature Department,

Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy

Email: @meliqulovabarno3gmail.com

TEACHER SPEECH CULTURE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING IN THE STATE LANGUAGE.

Abstract: This article analyzes the relationship between the culture of teacher speech and working in the state language. It also highlights the role of speech culture in the professional activity of a teacher, its impact and significance in the educational process. It is shown that ensuring the accuracy, fluency and standardization of speech in the process of working in the state language is one of the main duties of a teacher.

Keywords: Speech culture, teacher, state language, document management, effective speech, expressiveness, formal style.

The culture of a teacher’s speech is one of the most important factors determining the effectiveness of the educational process. This is because a teacher’s ability to express ideas clearly, fluently, and understandably creates a solid foundation for students to master knowledge thoroughly. Conducting activities in the state language not only ensures the correct management of official documents, but also guarantees unity and discipline within an educational institution. Therefore, a teacher’s speech culture and literacy in the state language become an integral part of their professional competence. This article highlights the significance of these processes and their impact on the quality of education.

1. The essence of a teacher’s speech culture and its role in the pedagogical process

A teacher’s speech is one of the main tools of the educational process and is a key factor in influencing students’ minds, providing knowledge, and ensuring the effectiveness of education and upbringing. Speech culture includes not only correct, fluent, and clear speaking, but also the ability to express ideas in an expressive, logical, and comprehensible manner. In addition, a teacher’s speech shapes the psychological environment of the learning process and fosters students’ interest, confidence, and motivation toward the subject.

The effectiveness of a teacher’s speech determines the overall success of the lesson. A teacher with a high level of speech culture is able to capture students’ attention, explain topics fluently, and present complex concepts in a simple and concise way.Especially in the modern educational process, a teacher not only provides knowledge, but also acts as a communicator, educator, and moral leader, guiding, motivating, and evaluating students through their speech.

2. The main characteristics of a teacher’s speech: clarity, fluency, logic, and expressiveness

A teacher’s speech is distinguished by the following qualities:

Clarity. Clarity in pedagogical speech means delivering information without confusion, in a clear and understandable manner, using precise terminology. Clarity helps prevent unnecessary questions, misunderstandings, and ambiguities during the lesson. The correct use of scientific concepts, definitions, and examples is an important manifestation of clarity.

Fluency. A teacher’s fluent speech determines the rhythm of the lesson. Proper use of pauses, logical stress, and speaking at a moderate pace ensure fluency. Fluent speech also helps develop students’ listening culture.

Expressiveness. Expressive speech enriches students’ imagination and actively engages them in the learning process. Intonation, stress, pauses, and emotions create memorable impressions for students. Especially in subjects such as literature, art, and history, expressive speech becomes one of the teacher’s main tools.

Logic. Logical speech is reflected in the consistency of ideas, cause-and-effect relationships between concepts, and the sequential presentation of thoughts. A logically structured speech helps students develop critical and systematic thinking.

3. Speech culture as a teacher’s professional competence

A teacher’s speech culture is a core component of their professional mastery and pedagogical competence. The modern education system requires teachers to possess the following speech competencies:

adherence to the norms of the literary language;

deep knowledge of the grammatical, phonetic, and lexical rules of the state language;

control of diction;

observance of speech etiquette rules;

ability to communicate effectively with an audience;

correct use of communication genres (lecture, explanation, question-and-answer, discussion).

A teacher with rich speech and the ability to think scientifically forms a positive image in students’ minds. Such a teacher not only provides knowledge, but also serves as a role model of speech culture for learners.

4. The content and significance of conducting documentation in the state language

In the Republic of Uzbekistan, conducting documentation in the state language implies maintaining official documents in Uzbek across public administration, education, healthcare, the judicial system, the economy, and other sectors. This process plays an important role in strengthening political independence, enhancing national identity, and ensuring clarity within the legal system.Conducting documentation in the state language serves to:

ensure documents are maintained in a clear and unified standard;

observe literary norms in official communication;

promote effective communication between state institutions;

enable citizens to clearly understand their rights and obligations;

support the development of national culture;

 enhance the prestige and status of the language.Proper organization of documentation in the state language ensures order, consistency, and legality in social life.

5. Conducting documentation in the state language in a teacher’s professional activity. In the education system, a teacher is not only an instructor, but also a record keeper. In this process, the teacher must correctly and appropriately prepare official documents in the state language, such as class registers, curricula, electronic diaries, orders and directives, reports, and official records.This process depends on the teacher’s knowledge of the official style, ability to distinguish document types, strict adherence to language norms, literacy in spelling and punctuation, as well as responsibility and accuracy. Proper documentation in the state language by teachers directly affects the legal functioning, discipline, and overall effectiveness of an educational institution.

6. The interconnection between a teacher’s speech and the culture of the state language

Speech culture and the culture of record-keeping are complementary processes. The richer and more fluent a teacher’s oral speech is, the more precise and compliant with official standards their written speech becomes. Proficiency in conducting documentation in the state language enhances a teacher’s communicative literacy. These two processes also have a strong impact on students’ education and upbringing. A teacher’s speech model helps shape students’:

culture of thinking,

writing skills,

respect for the literary language,

sense of national identity,

readiness for official communication.

7. Speech technologies and electronic documentation in the state language in modern education

In today’s digital era, teachers are required not only to have clear and accurate speech, but also to use information technologies effectively. Electronic diaries, online platforms, official emails, and reports must be maintained in the state language. This requires not only linguistic literacy, but also technical competence.

A teacher’s electronic communication is based on:

concise and clear style in official correspondence,

adherence to spelling rules,

avoidance of unnecessary words,

logically structured content,

observance of official etiquette.

Conclusion

A teacher’s speech culture is one of the key factors determining the quality of the educational process. Fluency, clarity, and expressiveness of speech directly influence students’ comprehension of knowledge, interest in lessons, and the effectiveness of communication. Conducting documentation in the state language ensures that official documents are prepared correctly and in accordance with established standards, and it enhances the culture of official communication. Therefore, a teacher must be knowledgeable, responsible, and possess a high level of speech culture in both areas.

References:

Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the State Language”.

Toxliyev B., Fundamentals of Speech Culture, Tashkent.

G‘ulomov A., Conducting Documentation in the State Language, учебное пособие.

Qosimov B., Language and Speech Culture, textbook.

Official documents of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on record-keeping procedures.

Mengboyeva Baxtiniso Mamatqobilovna was born on April 1, 2007, in Denov District, Surkhandarya Region. She graduated from General Secondary School No. 73 located in Denov District. Currently, she is a first-year student at the Faculty of Philology, majoring in Uzbek Language and Literature, at the Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy in Denov District, Surkhandarya Region. She has earned nearly 50 international certificates.

She is a participant in the project “The First Step Towards a Scholarship – Season 1”, created by Dilshoda Akhadova. In addition, she serves as the coordinator of the “Eco Call” movement council at the Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy. At the same time, she is a member of the Argentine Association of Science and Writers, holding an official membership certificate.

Introduction
This article analyzes the impact of migration on culture from the perspectives of personal identity, cultural adaptation, and transformation. Migration is not only a geographical phenomenon but also a process that leads to significant changes in cultural space. This research examines cultural hybridity and individuals’
understanding of their cultural identity within the context of migration.

The article is based on a theoretical analysis conducted at the intersection of cultural studies and the social sciences.
In today’s technology-driven world, migration has become a global tendency. Economic inequality, political instability, and opportunities for education and employment are among the main factors that
motivate people to move from one region to another. When migrants settle in a new place, they bring their traditional customs, language, and mentality with them. As a result, intercultural interaction and
mutual cultural influence increase.

Sociological and Cultural Background
In sociology and cultural studies, migration is defined as the permanent or temporary relocation of people. Culture encompasses historical experience, customs, language, art, and other social conditions of a society. Therefore, migration is an indispensable part of social life and cultural development. Cultural scholars argue that migrants initially attempt to preserve their original culture; however, over time, they gradually adopt elements of the host culture. Migration also influences individuals’ self- perception. Migrants living in a new cultural environment often face the question, “Who am I?” This situation triggers the reconstruction of cultural identity.

Cultural Adaptation and Identity

Migrants are required to adapt to new cultural norms while simultaneously striving to preserve their traditional, religious, or linguistic identities. This dual process contributes to cultural development and transformation. As a result of migration, cultural hybridity emerges. Cultural hybridity manifests itself in language use, clothing styles, and everyday practices. For example, in regions with migrant populations, new festivals, as well as literary and musical forms, may develop. Traditional values are often reinterpreted within the context of migration.

Globalization and Migration
Globalization is one of the main factors that accelerates migration. Advances in information technologies and transportation systems strengthen intercultural connections. Globalization provides practical
conditions for migration; however, a major challenge in the globalized world is the preservation of cultural identity.

Conclusion
Migration is a process that exerts a profound and multifaceted influence on culture in contemporary society. It leads to the reshaping of personal identity as well as to cultural hybridity and transformation.
While migration intensifies intercultural interaction and enriches societies culturally, it also creates challenges related to cultural adaptation and identity preservation. Therefore, a thorough examination of these issues is essential for ensuring intercultural harmony in the future.

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ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF COMPARING FRENCH PROVERBS WITH UZBEK PROVERBS

Masharipova Sayyora                       

Samarkand State Institute or Foreign language. 

Romance and Germanic Languages 

3rd year student or Philology and 

Language Teaching (French)

Annotation: this article will talk about the analysis of the results of comparing French proverbs to Uzbek proverbs, the formulation of Proverbs, the content of the essence. Also, its role in the culture of our people is analyzed on the example of Proverbs. The translation of Proverbs of another nation is a meditation on the important importance of friendship between peoples. 

Keywords: qavlun, friendship, social, psychological, moral education,

INTRODUCTION 

Friendship is a socio – moral and psychological concept. Mutual respect represents a form of human interaction based on liking, generality of interests, intimacy, mutual understanding. As a form of human communication, friendship is close to the concepts of brotherhood, comradeship, and brotherhood, but from a psychological point of view, it differs from them in its uniqueness, selectivity, and emotionality. Friendship, as an ethical psychological phenomenon and personal trait, changes with a person’s age (friendship in childhood, adolescence), with the formation of the individual (friendship at school, during student years, in the army).

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

A proverb is a short, but meaningful and often wise saying that expresses the experience, moral values, and life lessons of a people. Proverbs are often used in oral literature, in the educational process, or in everyday life. They are used for the following purposes:

1.Expressing experience and wisdom: Proverbs often embody the long-standing experience of a people and provide life lessons. 

2. Moral education: when they explain moral values, correct and inappropriate behavior helps. 

3. Enriching communication: Proverbs make speech colorful and interesting, adding depth to communication.  

4. Learning and remembering: Because proverbs are short and easy to remember, they can be useful in the learning process.  

5. Preservation of Culture: Proverbs play an important role in preserving the cultural heritage of a nation as they are passed down from generation to generation. Therefore, proverbs are important not only in language and literature, but also in various aspects of our lives.

REVIEW OF USED LITERATURE 

Friendship, as an ethical psychological phenomenon and personal trait, changes with a person’s age (friendship in childhood, adolescence), with the formation of the individual (friendship at school, during student years, in the army). The social moral environment, the way of life of people determine the meaning and essence of friendship. Noble behavior brings friendship, bad behavior brings hostility. Friendship is an invaluable beauty of human morality, a gem of positive qualities. If all the beautiful qualities in a person are like a string of pearls, the pearl of them is friendship based on true human love. Thanks to friendship, our homes are prosperous, peace reigns in the world, and abundance is on our tables. That is why wise people have always praised and valued friendship in all societies and encouraged people to always be friends and make more friends.

Amir Temur says: “I did good to the good, and I left the bad to their own bad deeds.” Whoever made a friendship for me, I did not forget the value of his friendship and showed him grace, donation, izzatu.””While my friend is friendly to my enemy, I don’t count him as a friend. Beware of sugar added to poison ” – Abu Ali Ibn Sino. “Live like this with your friends. Have no words to speak about you when they are enemies. Live with your enemies so that your face does not blush when you are friends.”- Jalalidin Rumiy.

ANALYSIS AND RESULTS 

French articles about friends and their Uzbek equivalents 

Un veritable ami est le plus rare que l’or et l’argent – a true friend is more rare than gold and silver 

Prefer wealth.

The meaning of this phrase is that true friends, that is, loyal, reliable, and sincere people, are more important than financial or material wealth. 

Friends support each other, help each other in difficult times, and spend happy moments together.

L’amitie ne saurait exister entre deux etres parfaitement identiques – two perfect strangers cannot be friends.

This proverb generally means that a friendship or relationship between two people is unreliable or negative. The word haramza refers to a person who is malicious, treacherous, or unreliable. Overall, this article highlights the importance of trust and sincerity in friendship.

True friendship thinks high, always speaks the truth, and never holds a grudge – a friend does not harm, a harmful friend does not harm.

This proverb has a deep meaning about friendship and relationships between people. This proverb emphasizes that true friendship must have trust, loyalty, and sincerity. If a friend is harmful, meaning he is malicious or harmful, then he is not considered a true friend. 

Mille connaissances ne valent pas un veritable ami-good friend face 

better than a relative. 

This proverb emphasizes the importance of friendship and the value of a real friend. 

Among people, dostship is often deeper than kinship, and 

may be more sincere. Relationships with relatives are sometimes based on obligation or blood – kinship, but friendship is based more on trust and mutual respect.

Adversity is the touchstone of friendship – a friend is known in a time of trouble. 

The meaning of this proverb is that true friends show themselves in difficult and difficult times, that is, during times of problems, difficulties, or trials. In such situations, the authenticity and loyalty of friendship are tested. On the other hand, this proverb emphasizes how important relationships between people are and how important friendship is in difficult times. Qui s’aime trop n’a point d’amis – not having friends is a bad thing. This article suggests that a person who has no friends may experience a change in his or her mental state, feelings, and character in a negative direction. Friends play an important role in a person’s life, serving as a source of help, support, and positive energy. Aime l’ami tien, avec le defaut sien – A friend who seeks a friend without fault will be left friendless. This proverb emphasizes the complexity of true friendship and the need to accept people’s shortcomings. This proverb means that everyone has flaws, so looking for a friend without flaws can ultimately lead to being friendless. In friendship, it is important to understand, understand each other’s shortcomings, be patient and accept each other. 

Vieille amitie ne craint pas la rouille-ancient friendship stainless. This proverb emphasizes the stability of friendship and its importance over time.This proverb means that true friendship does not lose its value over time, but rather becomes stronger.This article also encourages us to appreciate the value of friendship, maintain and develop relationships with old friends.

Qui met des restrictions A L’amitie what La connait pas-store sweeper said killer.

This goal emphasizes the importance of friendship and the wrongs and harms that naturally come with its loss. This proverb means that losing a friendship or breaking it is a very painful and sad situation, even comparable to murder. Overall, this article encourages us to understand the value of friendship and to cherish it.

Dis-moi, qui tu frequentes je te dirai qui tu es-tell me your friend, I’ll tell you who you are. 

 This phrase emphasizes the connection between friendship and the character of a person. Whoever people make friends with can know a lot about their personality, interests and values. For example, if your friends value loving, sincere qualities and strive to develop them in yourself. Thus, we can better understand ourselves through our friends. 

Un ami est un tresor-your friend’s fortune. 

This phrase emphasizes the value of friendship, its importance in life, and the connections between people. Friends not only help each other in difficult times, but also share happy moments, support each other, and experience life’s various experiences together. 

Thus, our friends are our most valuable wealth, because they make our lives more meaningful and happy.

Les bons comptes font les bons amis – the reckoned friend is inseparable.

This proverb expresses the need for understanding, respect, and helping each other in order for a friendship to be true and lasting. This means that when there is knowledge and sincerity of each other’s value in friendship, their relationship will be strong and lasting. 

Amitie passe le gand-test a friendly friend in a climax.

This proverb emphasizes the authenticity of friendship and its importance in times of difficulty. This phrase means that true friends support each other in difficult situations and overcome trials. Friendship shows itself not only in good times, but also in difficult times.

A proverb is a genre of oral folk art, a short and concise, figurative and non-figurative, grammatically and logically complete meaningful expression, with deep meaning. It has a specific, clear form. Proverbs embody the life experiences, attitudes towards society, history, mental state, ethical and aesthetic feelings, and positive qualities of the ancestors. It has been polished among the people for centuries and has come into a compact and simple poetic form. The term “proverb” comes from the Arabic word qavlun – to speak, to say. The history of the study of the genre of the article dates back to Mahmud Kashgari. In his work “Devonu lexicat turk”, about 400 proverbs and sayings are included, Beyond which we can see that proverbs are given special attention in the work of Alisher Navoi, Sultan of the word estate, Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur and others.

The proverbs are extremely rich and diverse in subject matter. A variety of proverbs have been created on topics such as homeland, labor, crafts, friendship, harmony, wisdom, vigilance, language and speech culture, love and affection, as well as negative traits. The dialectical unity of content and form, rhyme in many cases, sometimes polysemy, and richness of figurative meanings are characteristic of the article. The phenomenon of antithesis is often found in proverbs (Respect the elder, honor the younger).

Proverbs are used in various situations and contexts. They are used in the following cases.

1. In presenting life lessons:

Proverbs are usually used to express important lessons or experiences in life. For example, to remind caution before doing something.

2. In counseling: one can strengthen one’s thoughts by saying Proverbs when people advise one another. This is seen, for example, in the article “Think before you start.” 

3. In moral education: Proverbs are used as an important tool in explaining and teaching moral values, such as “Do good and you will see good.” 

4. In communication: during a conversation, proverbs are used to enrich and make communication interesting. They help to express thoughts briefly and clearly. 

5. When making jokes or jokes: Some proverbs can be funny or humorous, so they are used among friends or in informal settings.

6. At events and celebrations: Proverbs are often used in speeches or wishes at celebrations, weddings, or other events.

Thus, proverbs can be used in different situations and for different purposes, while their purpose is often to express life experiences in a concise and precise manner. 

CONCLUSION 

In short, people’s lifestyle, thinking, and environment also play an important role in the formation of proverbs. This article expresses how important friendship is.

Shunday qilib, maqollar turli vaziyatlarda va maqsadlarda ishlatilishi mumkin, ularning maqsadi esa ko’pincha hayotiy tajribalarni qisqa va aniq ifodalashdir. 

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Who Is Actually Responsible for Global Warming?

Today, global warming is one of the most serious environmental problems facing humanity. In recent years, the increase in Earth’s temperature, the rapid melting of glaciers, and the rise in natural disasters show how serious this problem has become. Many people are interested in what is causing global warming.

The main cause is human activity. Gases released from factories, power plants, and cars pollute the atmosphere. These gases are called greenhouse gases, and they trap heat from the Sun in the Earth’s atmosphere. As a result, the temperature of our planet continues to rise year by year.

Another important factor contributing to global warming is deforestation. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and help clean the air. However, as forests are cut down, the amount of harmful gases increases and the natural balance of the environment is disturbed.

In addition, the increase in waste, excessive use of plastic, and wasting energy also have a negative impact on the environment. People often do not think enough about the consequences of their actions.

In conclusion, the main cause of global warming is humans themselves. However, reducing this problem is also in human hands. If we protect nature, plant more trees, and use energy wisely, we can help prevent global warming. Every small action by each person can lead to big changes.

Yo’ldoshaliyeva Zinnura was born on June 17, 2011, in Rishton district of Fergana region. She is an 8th-grade student at the Fergana branch of the Specialized School named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi and also serves as the leader of the “Talented” direction in the Rishton District Council of Leaders.

She has actively participated in various educational and intellectual projects, including “Anim Camp,” “Future Founders Online Forum,” “Young Reader” and the regional stage of STEM subjects. Her scientific article was published in the book “Feelings on Paper,” and another article of hers appeared in the “Synchronized Chaos” journal. In addition, she has taken part in many other projects and initiatives, demonstrating strong academic interest and leadership skills.

First of all, 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.

Also, past contributor Alexander Kabishev is seeking international poems of four lines each on the theme of friendship for a global anthology. The anthology, Hyperpoem, will be published by Ukiyoto Press and a presentation of the poem will take place in Dubai in August 2026.

Kabishev says the new vision of the project goes beyond commercial frameworks, aiming to become an international cultural and humanitarian movement, with the ambitious goal of reaching one million participants and a symbolic planned duration of one thousand years.

The focus is on promoting international friendship, respect for the identity of all peoples on Earth, and building bridges of understanding between cultures through poetry and its readers.

Please send poems to Alexander at aleksandar.kabishev@yandex.ru

This month’s issue asks the question, “Who Will We Become?” Submissions address introspection, spiritual searching, and moral and relational development and decision-making.

This issue was co-edited by Yucheng Tao.

Sajid Hussain’s metaphysical, ethereal poetry, rich with classical allusions, reminds us of the steady passage of time.

Jamal Garougar’s New Year reflection emphasizes ritual, spirituality, and the practices of patience and peace. Taylor Dibbert expresses his brief but cogent hope for 2026.

Dr. Jernail S. Anand’s spare poetry illustrates the dissolution of human identity. Bill Tope’s short story reflects on memory and grief through the protagonist’s recollection of his late school classmate. Turkan Ergor considers the depth of emotions that can lie within a person’s interior. Sayani Mukherjee’s poem on dreams lives in the space between waking thought and imaginative vision. Stephen Jarrell Williams offers up a series of childhood and adult dreamlike and poetic memories. Alan Catlin’s poem sequence renders dreams into procedural logic: how fear, guilt, memory, and culture behave when narrative supervision collapses. Priyanka Neogi explores silence itself as a creator and witness in her poetry. Duane Vorhees’ rigorous poetic work interrogates structure: individuality, myth, divinity, agency, culture. Tim Bryant analyzes the creative process and development of craft in Virginia Aronson’s poetic book of writerly biographies, Collateral Damage.

Nurbek Norchayev’s spiritual poetry, translated from English to Uzbek by Nodira Ibrahimova, expresses humility and gratitude to God. Timothee Bordenave’s intimate devotional poetry shares his connection to home and to his work and his feelings of gratitude.

Through corrosive imagery and fractured music, Sungrue Han’s poem rejects sacred authority and reclaims the body as a site of sound, resistance, and memory. Shawn Schooley’s poem operates through liturgical residue: what remains after belief has been rehearsed, delayed, or partially evacuated. Slobodan Durovic’s poem is a high-lyric, baroque lament, drawing from South Slavic oral-poetic density, Biblical rhetoric, and mythic self-abasement.

Melita Mely Ratkovic evokes a mystical union between people, the earth, and the cosmos. Jacques Fleury’s work is rich in sensory detail and conveys a profound yearning for freedom and renewal. The author’s use of imagery—“fall leaf,” “morning dew,” “unfurl my wings”—evokes a vivid sense of life’s beauty and the desire to fully experience it. James Tian speaks to care without possession, love through distance and observation. Mesfakus Salahin’s poem evokes a one-sided love that is somewhat tragic, yet as eternal as the formation of the universe, as Mahbub Alam describes a love struggling to exist in a complicated and wounded world. Kristy Ann Raines sings of a long-term, steady, and gallant love.

Lan Xin evokes and links a personal love with collective care for all of humanity. Ri Hossain expresses his hope for a gentler world by imagining changed fairy tales. Critic Kujtim Hajdari points out the gentle, humane sensibility of Eva Petropoulou Lianou’s poetry. Brian Barbeito’s lyric, understated travel essay passes through a variety of places and memories. Anna Keiko’s short poem shares her wish for a simple life close to nature. Christina Chin revels in nature through sensual, textured haikus.

Doniyorov Shakhzod describes the need for healthy and humane raising of livestock animals. g emil reutter hits us on the nose with cold weather and frigid social attitudes towards the suffering of the poor and working classes. Patricia Doyne lampoons authoritarian tendencies in the American government. Eva Petropoulou Lianou reminds us that we cannot truly enjoy freedom without a moral, peaceful, and just society. Sarvinoz Giyosova brings these types of choices down to a personal level through an allegory about different parts of one person’s psychology.

Dr. Jernail S. Anand critiques societal mores that have shifted to permit hypocrisy and the pursuit of appearances and wealth at all costs. Inomova Kamola Rasuljon qizi highlights the social and medical effects and implications of influenza and its prevention. Sandip Saha’s work provides a mixture of direct critique of policies that exploit people and the environment and more personal narratives of life experiences and kindness. Gustavo Gac-Artigas pays tribute to Renee Nicole Good, recently murdered by law enforcement officers in the USA.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Qaysi expresses his deep and poetic love for a small child. Abduqahhorova Gulhayo shares her tender love for her dedicated and caring father. Qurolboyeva Shoxista Olimboy qizi highlights the connection between strong families and a strong public and national Uzbek culture. Ismoilova Jasmina Shavkatjon qizi’s essay offers a clear, balanced meditation on women in Uzbekistan and elsewhere as both moral architects and active agents of social progress, grounding its argument in universal human values rather than abstraction.

Dilafruz Muhammadjonova and Hilola Khudoyberdiyeva outline the contributions of Bekhbudiy and other Uzbek Jadids, historical leaders who advocated for greater democracy and education. Soibjonova Mohinsa melds the poetic and the academic voices with her essay about the role of love of homeland in Uzbek cultural consciousness. Dildora Xojyazova outlines and showcases historical and tourist sites in Uzbekistan. Zinnura Yuldoshaliyeva explicates the value of studying and understanding history. Rakhmanaliyeva Marjona Bakhodirjon qizi’s essay suggests interactive and playful approaches to primary school education. Uzbek student Ostanaqulov Xojiakba outlines his academic and professional accomplishments.

Aziza Joʻrayeva’s essay discusses the strengths and recent improvements in Uzbekistan’s educational system. Saminjon Khakimov reminds us of the importance of curiosity and continued learning. Uzoqova Gulzoda discusses the importance of literature and continuing education to aspiring professionals. Toychiyeva Madinaxon Sherquzi qizi highlights the value of independent, student-directed educational methods in motivating people to learn. Erkinova Shahrizoda Lazizovna discusses the diverse and complex impacts of social media on young adults.

Alex S. Johnson highlights the creative energy and independence of musician Tairrie B. Murphy. Greg Wallace’s surrealist poetry assembles itself as a bricolage of crafts and objects. Noah Berlatsky’s piece operates almost entirely through phonetic abrasion and semantic sabotage, resisting formal logic and evoking weedy growth. Fiza Amir’s short story highlights the level of history and love a creative artist can have for their materials. Mark Blickley sends up the trailer to his drama Paleo: The Fat-Free Musical. Mark Young’s work is a triptych of linguistic play, consumer absurdity, and newsfeed dread, unified by an intelligence that distrusts nostalgia, coherence, and scale. J.J. Campbell’s poetry’s power comes from the refusal to dress things up, from humor as insulation against pain. On the other end of the emotional spectrum, Taghrid Bou Merhi’s essay offers a lucid, philosophically grounded meditation on laughter as both a humane force and a disruptive instrument, tracing its power to critique, heal, and reform across cultures and histories. Mutaliyeva Umriniso’s story highlights how both anguish and laughter can exist within the same person.

Paul Tristram traces various moods of a creative artist, from elation to irritation, reminding us to follow our own paths. Esonova Malika Zohid qizi’s piece compares e-sports with physical athletics in unadorned writing where convictions emerge with steady confidence. Dr. Perwaiz Shaharyar’s poetry presents simple, defiant lyrics that affirm poetry as an indestructible form of being, embracing joy, exclusion, and madness without apology.

Ozodbek Yarashov urges readers to take action to change and improve their lives. Aziza Xazamova writes to encourage those facing transitions in life. Fazilat Khudoyberdiyeva’s poem asserts that even an ordinary girl can write thoughtful and worthy words.

Botirxonov Faxriyor highlights the value of hard work, even above talent. Taro Hokkyo portrays a woman finding her career and purpose in life.

We hope that this issue assists you, dear readers, in your quest for meaning and purpose.

_Golden bridges_

I find you

Because you were hurt

I cherish you

As I felt your pain

I love you and

I cover your wounds

With silver

So u will shine

U will shine

U will never break again

I will create a bridge for all the hurt people

I will build golden pillars

Nobody will hurt again children or women

As the diamonds 

They will shine

We will Rise 

And we will be re born in a future peaceful world..

©Eva Petropoulou Eva Lianou Petropoulou

International poet 

Founder 

Poetry Unites People

Congratulations, poetess, for this meaningful poem. The poem “GOLDEN BRIDGES” carries a message of healing, protection, and collective empowerment born from empathy.

The speaker doesn’t just notice someone’s pain (“Because you were hurt”), they actively feel it (“As I felt your pain”). This deep empathy is the foundation for healing. The act of covering wounds “with silver” to make them “shine” suggests that scars and painful experiences can be transformed into sources of strength and beauty.

 The poem moves from individual care to a grand, proactive mission. The “golden bridges” and “golden pillars” symbolize structures of safety, connection, and support that the speaker vows to build. This is a promise to create a world where the vulnerable—specifically children and women—are safe from harm.

The imagery evolves from healing wounds (silver) to radiant strength (diamonds) and finally to collective elevation (“We will Rise”). The poem promises not just recovery, but a rebirth into a better world”. The pain of the past becomes the foundation for a “peaceful future.”

In essence, the message is that by truly feeling and tending to each other’s wounds with love, we can transform individual pain into collective strength. We have both the responsibility and the power to build bridges of protection and safety, ensuring a future where everyone can shine and live in peace.

We are a single leaf

standing on the Tree of Life.

Bound to the body by the heart’s emotions,

so long as breath remains

we are praying.

From the fairy tales of youth’s spring,

at times we long to whisper

into the ear of a blossom.

Yet our hidden secrets

we tell to You alone

You who can listen to everyone

at the same moment.

You are Almighty, O God!

You bestowed valleys upon the deer,

wide tablecloths spread for them.

To what fate did You inscribe

eternal destiny, my Lord,

Like inscriptions carved in rock and stone?!

The author of the poem is the poet Nurbek Norchayev, from Kason District, Kashkadarya Region, Republic of Uzbekistan.

Translator Nodira Ibrahimova is a laureate of the international award named after Muhammad Reza Ogahi.