Hands that imagine what the envelope will look like.
Phrases that are born and die in the throat,
Time that is written on invisible margins,
Feelings, stones that sink into the soul,
A letter, a tree that grows where there is no soil.
Eyes that weep letters that never form,
An embrace that travels in each written sigh,
Truth that waits on the threshold of the page,
Words that sleep in the pocket of memory.
GRACIELA NOEMI VILLAVERDE is a writer and poet from Concepción del Uruguay (Entre Rios) Argentina, based in Buenos Aires She graduated in letters and is the author of seven books of poetry, awarded several times worldwide. She works as the World Manager of Educational and Social Projects of the Hispanic World Union of Writers and is the UHE World Honorary President of the same institution’s Activa de la Sade, Argentine Society of Writers. She is the Commissioner of Honor in the executive cabinet in the Educational and Social Relations Division of the UNACCC South America – Argentina Chapter.
Uzbek State World Language University, Faculty of English Philology, 2nd-year student
The Impact of Music on Study Efficiency
Choriyeva Oynur
Uzbek State World Language University
English Philology Faculty, 2nd-year student
Annotation.
This article explores how music influences students’ study efficiency. It discusses the positive effects of listening to music—such as improved concentration, reduced stress, and enhanced mood—and examines how different types of music affect learning outcomes. The article also highlights potential disadvantages, including distraction and decreased focus when listening to high-tempo or lyrical music. The aim is to identify how students can use music as a supportive tool to improve academic performance.
Music plays a deeply influential role in the everyday lives of young people, particularly students who rely on it not only for entertainment, but also as a powerful tool for relaxation, motivation, and emotional balance. In academic settings, many students turn to music to create a comfortable study environment, improve their mood, or reduce stress during demanding learning tasks.
Scientific research supports these observations, showing that music can activate several key regions of the brain involved in attention, memory formation, and emotional regulation. For example, certain types of music stimulate neural pathways that enhance concentration and support cognitive processing, allowing learners to engage more effectively with their academic work.
Main Body.
Music is a universal language that connects people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Beyond serving as a source of entertainment, it also functions as an effective therapeutic tool, influencing human emotions and cognitive processes. Researchers note that music activates the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for generating attachment-related emotions, which allows music to support social bonding and emotional connection (Koelsch, 2014). Additionally, music encompasses a wide range of genres, each with its own structure, rhythm, and characteristics. Because every genre appeals to different preferences, the influence of music varies from one individual to another.
The impact of music on students’ concentration and attention span has long been debated. Although many students believe that listening to music makes studying more enjoyable, psychological research suggests that music may sometimes be more distracting than beneficial (Mercer, 2021). However, due to the widespread use of music among high school and university students, understanding its role in learning has become increasingly important.
This research emphasizes the relationship between music and concentration, exploring how musical preferences, cultural background, and genre differences shape students’ study habits. The findings highlight that the effects of music are not universal—what helps one student focus may distract another. Therefore, evaluating the potential benefits and drawbacks of listening to music during study sessions is essential for improving concentration and academic performance. Since current evidence across studies remains inconclusive, further research is needed to draw clearer conclusions about how music influences learning efficiency.
1. Positive Effects of Music
Many students say that music helps them during their study sessions. One of the main reasons is that it can improve concentration. Soft and slow music in the background reduces outside noise and helps students stay focused on their tasks for a longer time.
Music can also lower stress and anxiety, which is very common among students, especially during exams or when deadlines are close. Calming music makes the study environment more comfortable and helps students feel more relaxed.
Another important benefit is that music can boost mood and motivation. When students listen to songs they enjoy, they often feel more energetic and willing to continue studying. A good mood usually leads to better productivity.
Some studies also suggest that certain types of music can support memory and learning. For example, instrumental tracks can help students stay calm, which may make it easier to remember information.
2. Negative Effects of Music
However, music does not always help. In some cases, it can even make studying more difficult. The biggest problem is that songs with lyrics can be distracting. When a student is reading or writing, the words in the music compete with the text, and this reduces comprehension.
Another issue is loud or fast music, which can interrupt concentration. High-energy music makes it harder to focus on tasks that require deep thinking or careful analysis.
Finally, some students become too dependent on music while studying. This can cause problems later in situations where they are required to work in complete silence, such as during exams or in quiet classrooms.
3. Best Types of Music for Studying
Researchers generally recommend types of music that are calm and do not include lyrics. These include:
Classical music, especially gentle piano pieces
Lo-fi beats, which have a steady rhythm and are not distracting
Instrumental piano music
Nature sounds, such as rain or ocean wave
Ambient or meditation music, which helps create a peaceful atmosphere
These styles help students stay focused while avoiding unnecessary distractions.
Conclusion.
When used wisely, music can significantly boost study efficiency. Soft, instrumental tracks help students stay focused, improve attention, and feel calmer during study sessions. They can also reduce stress and create a more comfortable learning environment. On the other hand, loud or lyric-heavy music may distract students and make it harder to concentrate on tasks that require deep thinking. By selecting the right type of music for their needs, learners can enhance productivity, retain information more effectively, and achieve better academic results.
References:
1. Hallam, S. (2010). The Power of Music.
2. Jäncke, L. (2008). Music, Memory, and Emotion.
3. University of Maryland Medical Center – Stress Reduction Research.
4. Stanford University School of Medicine – Music and Brain Studies.
As twilight fell over the busy streets of Tashkent, Zohid sat under the flickering lights of a student dormitory in Chilonzor, tiredly tapping away at his laptop keys. While his roommates had already finished dinner and dived into computer games or endless social media videos, Zohid was battling complex red error messages on his screen. For this young man from the province, life felt like a bridge between two worlds: on one side were the high hopes of his parents back in the village, and on the other, the ruthless demands of the modern IT world.
One day, an uncle who worked in an influential organization called him with an unexpected offer. He promised a significant share of money and a comfortable life until graduation in exchange for simply “closing” a government project. Although Zohid had only 20,000 soums left in his wallet and was wondering what to eat for lunch, and this offer seemed like a “lifesaving ship,” he remembered the lessons he had studied during long nights and why he entered this field. “I’m sorry, uncle, I didn’t come here to close someone else’s ready-made project; I came to build a system from scratch,” he replied firmly. Thus, Zohid’s true test began.
He started freelancing on international platforms, relying on coffee during daytime classes and writing code for foreign clients at night. One night, when the power went out, he took his laptop to a corner of a 24/7 cafe and spent the dawn with a single cup of tea—days like these further sharpened his will. Six months later, at a major startup competition at the university, he presented his agricultural digitalization algorithm, the product of those sleepless nights. His uncle, sitting among the jury, looked away as he realized that Zohid was not a “template-user” but a true “creator.”
Zohid won not only the grand prize but also a job offer from a prestigious American company. Riding the bus home that day, he felt with his entire being that true capital is knowledge; while money and connections are fleeting, a foundation built through hard work serves for a lifetime. He was no longer just a student; he had become a steadfast architect of his own future, staying true to his principles.
Living is the breaking of one boundary after another.
Life grows colder as it goes on.
The time they wrote
abandons them in the end.
On a spring day when cherry blossoms befriend the wind,
mountain-like buildings,
valley-like alleys,
water-like people.
People, worn by strangeness,
save it sparingly, fearing they might grow used to it.
An angel slips between their lips,
and they take out a single smile.
한 마디 말처럼
하늘과 땅은 영원의 입술
거기,
한 마디 말처럼 우리는 산다
누구의 손에 끼웠는지
모르고 사는 반지처럼
세상에 끼워 사는 사람들
오늘은
어디 있는지 몰라
그냥 서 있는 곳
손으론 손자국 판화
발로는 발자국 판화
삶은 허공에서 길 찿기
새들은 안다
허공이 영원이라는 걸
사는 건 경계가 경계를 허무는 것
목숨은 갈수록 쌀쌀한 남
그들이 쓴 시간이 그들을 버린다
벚꽃이 벗하는 봄날
산 같은 빌딩
계곡 같은 골목
물 같은 사람들
사람들은 낯섦이 닳아
익숙해질까 봐 아껴 쓰고 있다
입에 드나드는 천사
웃음 하나 꺼내 본다
Poet Siyoung Doung graduated from the Department of Korean Language and Literature at Dongguk University and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Korean Language and Literature from Hanyang University. She further expanded her academic pursuits by studying humanities at Regensburg University in Germany. Her teaching career includes positions as a professor at Korea Tourism University and Jilin University of Finance and Economics in China.
Her literary journey began in 2003 with her poetry debut in the literary magazine Dacheung. Since then, she has published numerous poetry collections, including Future Hunting, In Search of a Strange God, The Phone Call from God, The Eyes of November, The Carnival of Time (Anthology), Was It You, Was It Me, or Was It Longing?, The Scent of Secrets, Aria of Everyday Life, The River Flowing Under the Pen, The Magic Letters, and The Horizon Never Gets Wet. In addition to poetry, Doung has contributed significantly to literary research with works such as Roh Cheon-myung’s Poetry and Semiotics, Korean Literature and Semiotics, and Semiotics of Modern Poetry. Her exploration of literature extends into travel writing, with essay collections like Encountering Culture Through Travel and Encountering Travel Through Literature. Her literary excellence has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Park Hwa-mok Literary Award (2010), Poetry and Poetics Young Poet Award (2011), the Grand Prize at the Korean Buddhist Literature Awards (2018), the 32nd Dongguk Literary Award (2019), the Yeongrang Literary Award for Criticism (2020), and the 7th Woltan Park Jong-hwa Literary Award by the Korean Writers’ Association (2021). Most recently, she received the Literary Youth Work Award in 2024. In recognition of her contributions to literature, She was also a recipient of a creative grant from the Arts Council Korea in 2005.
Amb. Dr. Priyanka Neogi is from Coochbehar. She is an administrative controller of United Nations’ PAF, a librarian, a CEO of Lio Messi International Property & Land Consultancy, international literacy worker, sports & peace promoter, dancer, singer, reciter, live telecaster, writer, editor, researcher, literary journalist, host, beauty queen, international co-ordinator of the Vijay Mission of Community Welfare Foundation of India.
Yet look—half a heart still beats within my chest.
The winds have scattered all my sorrows wide,
How cruelly you have treated love—what a sin.
My aching heart is torn into pieces inside,
Yet look—half a heart still lives within.
They promised love, but all their vows were lies,
They fooled a simple girl with burning dreams.
Only when hearts were wounded did they realize,
Yet look—half a heart remains, it seems.
Do‘sanova Dilnoza Xolmurod qizi was born on June 21, 2006, in Xalqobod, Qiziriq district, Surkhandarya region. She is of Uzbek nationality.
In 2013, she was admitted to the 1st grade of School No. 25 in Qiziriq district, Surkhandarya region. During the 2021–2022 academic years, she studied at a specialized boarding school for in-depth study of selected subjects in Qiziriq district.
In 2024, she graduated from School No. 25 with excellent grades. In the same year, she was admitted as a first-year student to the Faculty of Philology and Language Teaching (Uzbek language, part-time program) at Renaissance Educational University in Tashkent. Currently, she is a second-year student.
Also in 2024, she began working as the head of the Mother Tongue and Literature club at the “Kelajak” center in Qiziriq district, Surkhandarya region. She is a beloved teacher of more than 60 students.
Since 2019, she has been engaged in writing poetry. As a result, she has achieved honorable places in many competitions. The number of her diplomas and national (and international) certificates exceeds 100.
