Essay from Yuldasheva Xadichaxon Bahodir qizi

TGFU – The Key to My Success

Human beings always welcome each new day with dreams and new goals, making plans for the future. In order to achieve some goals, we have to give up certain things and strive for others. This, in turn, requires qualities such as determination, hard work, knowledge, and skills, as well as the ability to apply them in practice.

To achieve a positive result, a person must have intelligence, willpower, confidence, determination, and the ability to direct their efforts and hard work in the right way.

In 2023, I became a student at Tashkent University of Humanities (TGFU). From that moment on, some of the happiest days of my life began, driven by my strong desire to gain knowledge. First of all, the university environment and the opportunities created for education greatly increased my passion for learning. Modern technologies, an electronic library, classrooms equipped in accordance with the requirements of the modern era, interactive boards, and, most importantly, the opportunity to study under knowledgeable, wise, and demanding professors, including Candidates and Doctors of Sciences, provide students with all the necessary conditions for quality education.

Furthermore, our university has signed memorandums and agreements with several universities abroad, including institutions in Turkey, China, and Kyrgyzstan. Students also have opportunities to study abroad. This provides them with valuable opportunities to gain new experiences, develop innovative approaches to education, and acquire skills in various fields.

TGFU is one of the universities that provides equal opportunities for everyone who wishes to study and creates a strong foundation for their future. In 2023, TGFU ranked fifth in the “Best Non-State University – 2023” competition. Considering that the university had been established only a short time before, achieving such a result within just six months was truly remarkable.

Various competitions and events are regularly organized at the university. These activities are not conducted in an ordinary manner; rather, they are organized creatively in the form of conferences, practical presentations, and other innovative events. The university administration actively supports talented and creative students, encouraging them through recognition and motivation. This contributes significantly to strengthening students’ self-confidence and inspires them to work harder on their personal and professional development.

The learning process itself is also engaging. Classes are conducted through interesting methods, including debates, discussions, and unconventional teaching approaches. Such methods encourage students to think creatively, develop new ideas, and become innovators in their respective fields.

Today, TGFU has developed new educational programs for the new academic year and opened new fields of study. The university has also introduced scholarships and grants for talented and knowledge-seeking young people across various academic programs. These initiatives naturally attract the interest of students and encourage them to pursue education with greater enthusiasm. After all, the fruit that comes from knowledge and hard work is truly sweet.

Achieving success through knowledge first of all gives a person happiness, motivation, and enthusiasm. TGFU currently has three campuses located in Tashkent, Samarkand, and the Republic of Karakalpakstan. At each educational building, students have the opportunity to learn from professors, Doctors of Sciences, and experienced teachers.

On August 9, 2026, the opening ceremony of TGFU’s new main building was held in the Turtkul district of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The event began with a graduation ceremony and the presentation of diplomas to students and continued with a spectacular concert program. The new building was established as a modern educational center equipped with contemporary classrooms, advanced technologies, and the necessary facilities for quality education.Personally, I also had the opportunity to participate in the ” Best Article” competition organized by the university. My creative work was selected and I was awarded a certificate. This became the beginning of my collection of achievements. Later, my creative works were published in international newspapers and journals. These accomplishments became some of the most valuable achievements in my life and greatly strengthened my self-confidence.

Today, I continue to move forward without fear, seeking new knowledge, conducting new research, and exploring new opportunities. I can confidently say that the foundation of my achievements lies in my decision to enter TGFU and in the knowledge and skills I gained from my professors.

TGFU is the key to my success.

Yuldasheva Xadichaxon Bahodir qizi was born on January 8, 1993, in Tashkent, into a family of intellectuals. From an early age, she has shown a strong interest in literature, art, and science.

A number of her literary articles have been published in international journals. She has also actively participated in international literary anthologies and collections held in countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and India. In particular, her creative works have been included in the “New Renaissance Students’ Almanac.”

In 2024, she won the district stage of the “Woman of the Year 2024” competition in the nomination “Best Creative Woman of the Year.” She also participated in the “Followers of Behbudi” competition.

Currently, Yuldasheva Xadichaxon Bahodir qizi is a fourth-year student majoring in Psychology at Tashkent University of Humanities. Her academic pursuits, passion for literature and art, and creative activities demonstrate her multifaceted intellectual and creative potential.

Poetry from Qahramonova Zaxro

To My Dear Father

You are everything I have in this world,
My pride, my patience, my honor unfurled.
My shield, my strength, my greatest treasure,
My dear father, whose love knows no measure.

You have endured so much pain in this life,
Yet faced it all with courage, without strife.
You gave your strength and soul for your children,
My dear father, whose love has never weakened.

You raised us with care, never letting us ache,
With patience, each difficult day you would take.
You showed us the world, took us far and wide,
My dear father, always there by our side.

With your advice, you gave us love and light,
A love so magical, pure and bright.
May you always live surrounded by your children’s affection,

My dear father, whose love is beyond perfection.

To My Dear Father

With my tiny hands raised in prayer,
I ask Allah for your life to spare.
May my prayers reach the heavens above,
For all I wish is your long life, my beloved father.

What have you not seen in this bright world?
How much pain, how many hardships unfurled?
With patience, step by step, you carried on,
And finally, the days we dreamed of have come.

Never say, my dear father, that you are less,
Never bow your head to those who bring distress.
Look upon the world with kindness and care, dear father,
For with you, this bright world blossoms fair.

Essay from O’ktamova Sabrina Mahmud qizi

Degradation Processes in Irrigated Soils of the Kashkadarya Region, Ecological Challenges in Achieving High Crop Yields, and Strategies for Mitigation Using Biological Mulching Methods

Student of the Faculty of Geography and Agronomy, Department of Ecology, Karshi State University

ABSTRACT

This scientific article analyzes the ecological degradation processes occurring in the irrigated soils of the Kashkadarya region, particularly secondary salinization, soil erosion, and the depletion of humus content, which represent the main challenges in achieving high agricultural crop yields. Under the sharply arid climatic conditions of the region, the ecological and economic efficiency of applying local organic waste (wheat straw, cotton stalks) and the “Eco-Mulch” technology to restore soil fertility and optimize water resource utilization is scientifically substantiated.

Keywords: Kashkadarya soils, degradation, secondary salinization, humus, water scarcity, biological mulching, Eco-Mulch, sustainable agriculture.

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1. INTRODUCTION

The sustainable development of agricultural production and ensuring food security in the Republic of Uzbekistan, particularly in the Kashkadarya region, directly depend on soil fertility and the rational use of water resources. However, in recent years, due to global climate change, rising temperatures, and acute water shortages, various ecological problems and soil degradation have been intensifying in the irrigated lands of the region.

The specific hydrogeological and climatic conditions of the plain areas in the Kashkadarya region require special agrotechnical and ecological approaches to maintain soil fertility. Studying the main factors hindering high and quality crop yields and developing innovative, environmentally friendly methods to eliminate them is one of the most urgent tasks of today.

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2. MAIN ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGES IN ACHIEVING HIGH YIELDS (RESULTS AND DISCUSSION)

Conducted scientific observations and analyses show that the following main ecological and agrotechnical challenges exist in obtaining high crop yields from the soils of the Kashkadarya region:

1. Secondary Salinization and Mineralization: Due to high groundwater tables in the irrigated lands of the region (especially in Kasbi, Nishon, Mirishkor, and Muborak districts) and intense water evaporation during hot summers, capillary salts rise to the upper soil layers. This causes secondary salinization and severely damages the root systems of crops.

2. Water Scarcity and High Transpiration: Limited water sources for irrigation and the traditional furrow irrigation method result in 40–50% of water loss through evaporation, causing crops to experience water stress.

3.Depletion of Humus (Organic Matter) Content: Due to long-term monoculture cultivation (cotton and wheat), insufficient organic fertilizer application, and the inefficient practice of burning straw and stalks in the fields after harvest, the humus content in the topsoil has dropped to 0.8–1.1%.

4. Soil Compaction and Erosion: The frequent movement of heavy machinery, along with excessive use of mineral fertilizers and pesticides, destroys soil microfauna (beneficial microbes and earthworms) and disrupts soil structure.

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3. STRATEGIES FOR RESTORING SOIL FERTILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT (SOLUTIONS)

To overcome the above-mentioned problems under the conditions of the Kashkadarya region and to obtain abundant and environmentally clean crop yields, the following complex ecological and innovative measures are proposed:

1. Implementation of “Eco-Mulch” (Biological Mulching) Technology:

   Shredding and sterilizing wheat straw and cotton stalks, which are traditionally left as waste in fields after harvest, and applying them as a protective layer between crop rows.

• Result: The mulch layer reflects sunlight and reduces water evaporation from the soil surface by 35–40%. Once water evaporation stops, salts do not rise to the surface, successfully preventing salinization.

2. Organic Humus Formation:

   The applied straw and organic mulch gradually decompose, enriching the soil with biological humus. This improves soil structure, water permeability, and aeration.

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Natural Barrier Against Weeds:

   Because the mulch layer blocks sunlight, it prevents weed growth. This frees farmers from using expensive and toxic herbicides.

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Drip and Mulched Irrigation Complex:

   Combining drip irrigation with mulching in small areas and greenhouses makes it possible to increase crop yields by 25–30% and cut water consumption in half.

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4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

To obtain abundant and sustainable crop yields from the irrigated soils of the Kashkadarya region, increasing the dosage of chemical fertilizers is not sufficient; rather, restoring the ecological and biological health of the soil is essential.

Research shows that utilizing the “Eco-Mulch” technology made from local organic waste:

• Allows for the conservation of irrigation water and the curbing of secondary salinization;

• Increases organic humus content in the soil and boosts crop yields by 20–25%;

• Establishes an environmentally clean and resource-efficient agriculture model.

It is recommended to widely introduce these recommendations in farms and household plots throughout the region.

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REFERENCES

1. Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. (2020). On the Strategy for the Development of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2020–2030. No. PF-5853. Tashkent.

2. Hasanov, M.H., & Raupov, B. (2019). Hydromorphic and ecological condition of irrigated soils in Kashkadarya region. Tashkent: Fan va texnologiya nashriyoti, pp. 142-150.

3. Oktamova, S.M. (2026). Eco-Mulch: Smart Mulching Technology for Enhancing Soil Fertility and Water Conservation. Synchronized Chaos International Journal, California, USA.

4. Ismailov, A., & Sattarov, J. (2021).

Soil science and problems of soil degradation. Tashkent: “Uzbekistan”, pp. 210–225.

5. Smith, P., & Gregory, P.J. (2018). Soil fertility and climate change mitigation strategies in arid zones. Journal of Environmental Management, 245, 112–120.

6. FAO. (2022). Status of the World’s Soil Resources: Salinization and Organic Matter Loss in Central Asia. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Oʻktamova Sabrina Mahmud qizi is a prominent and highly intellectual young representative of modern Uzbek youth, distinguished by her thirst for knowledge, social activism, and ambitious goals for the future.

Born on March 24, 2007, in Karshi city, Kashkadarya region, into an intellectual family, Sabrina graduated from school with excellent grades. She gained admission to Karshi State University (QarDU) on a state grant, where she is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Ecology.

Despite her young age, Sabrina’s ability to fully capitalize on opportunities and achieve remarkable success is greatly supported by her parents, Islomov Mahmud and Geldiyeva Shahnoza. Her elder sister, Jasmina Makhmudovna, has been a key mentor and a significant source of inspiration in fostering Sabrina’s profound passion for knowledge and excellence.

Sabrina’s current achievements include:

• An active Eco-Volunteer and Social Volunteer.

• Regional winner of the Vociep project.

• Member of the “Children and Youth Support Movement” and a recipient of its special badge.

• An active member of the People’s Democratic Party.

• Recipient of over a hundred certificates from various educational and extracurricular programs.

• Participant in several international forums.

• An active participant and international certificate holder in the recent International Eco-Zakovat competition, recognized as a talented and active student and leader.

• An active member of the Kashkadarya “Golden Wing” Organization and the Youth Golden Wing initiative.

• Recipient of multiple Machine Learning (ML) grants.

Sabrina embodies a dynamic spirit, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to social and environmental causes, making her a highly promising future leader and expert in the Field of Ecology

Poetry from Danijela Ćuk

MY DREAM

I know…

Perhaps it’s only just a dream of mine,

a silent wish that one day there will shine

a world where every war will finally cease,

and pain and darkness disappear in peace.

I dreamed of smiling children full of light,

of love-filled homes and streets both warm and bright,

of happiness reflected in the sun above,

of souls at rest, surrounded by pure love.

I saw the goodness hidden in each heart,

people embracing life in every part,

where no one cares about your name or race,

but sees the beauty carried by your grace.

I felt sincere embraces, warm and true,

when one extends a helping hand to you,

and friends who always stand by one another’s side,

untouched by greed or envy born of pride.

I breathed the love of such a wondrous place,

where everyone can find their rightful space,

a world where no one causes pain or strife,

a world untouched by violence in life.

Then I opened my eyes…

Ah, it was only just a lovely dream,

but will there come a day when all will see

that wars destroy the beauty life imparts,

and only what comes from the soul lives in our hearts?

Poetry from Hong Ngoc Chau

ĐỪNG HỎI TẠI SAO
DO NOT ASK WHY

My country: Vietnam 🇻🇳

1
Đừng hỏi tại sao đông rét buốt
Giọt sương trên lá lắc lư chao
Cho phai vạt nắng hồn man mác
Da diết nỗi lòng trăng nhớ sao
2
Đừng hỏi tại sao người lữ khách
Cồn cào nỗi nhớ hàng dừa cao
Thì thầm lời sóng gởi lòng biến
Khao khát hồn quê tình ngọt ngào
3
Đừng hỏi tại sao em ngóng đợi
Giáo đường thánh lễ mùa No-en
Cho hồn tĩnh lặng vơi niềm nhớ
Đầm ấm tình yêu thêm chắc bền
4
Đừng hỏi tại sao mây lãng đãng
Trăm hoa đua sắc thắm vươn lên
Ong vờn bướm lượn, hương hoa tỏa
Vạn vật dường như nồng ấm lên
5
Đừng hỏi tại sao em ước vọng
Đời thôi những trái tim bên lề
Vô tâm hờ hững tình đồng loại
Ích kỷ tham lam giữa cõi mê
6
Đừng hỏi tại sao mùa gió bấc
Khi trời trở rét bão giông về
Xót xa áo mỏng kẻ nghèo khó
Buồn kiếp vô gia cư não nề.
7
Đừng hỏi tại sao em phấn khích
Yêu người càng thiết tha yêu đời
Làm sao giải nghĩa thật tường tận
Thấu cảm cuộc đời trải nghiệm rồi
8
Thiên luật quyện hòa trong vũ trụ
Con người dưới thế đâu xa xôi
Gieo nhân gặt quả như thiên định
Chân thiện ngày sau được phúc trời
9
Sống có cội nguồn có tổ quốc
Kính cha yêu mẹ quý tình thân
Niềm tin lý tưởng luôn kiên định
Hữu ích cho đời đâu muộn màng.
10
Luôn hỏi tại sao, không đáp lại
Mà sao chẳng chịu nhìn lên cao
Trên cao thiên chúa vẫn kêu gọi
Nhân loại nên ngày yêu quý nhau
*
DO NOT ASK WHY
Author: HONG NGOC CHAU
1
Do not ask why winter is freezing cold
Dew drops on leaves swing you know
Sunshine fades away among all the heart
Deep in your soul, the moon misses stars
2
Do not ask me why the traveler in mind
Nostalgia is deep, coconut trees are high
Words of waves whisper send to the sea
I desire a hometown nostalgia, you see
3
Do not ask why I have always waited
Church of Christmas is coming indeed
My quiet soul of Noel reduces nostalgia
The loving warmth is more durable over
4
Do not ask why the clouds are wandering
Hundred colorful flowers are so blooming
Bees and butterflies soar on scented flowers
The universe objects seem to be so warmer
5
Do not ask me why I am expecting in life
Life doesn’t have hearts on the sidelines
Heartless to ignore fellow human beings
Selfish and greedy among all the beings
6
Do not ask me why in the north wind season
As the weather turns cold, stormy in motion
Pitying the poor have no thin coats, you see
They are sad about homeless life, obviously
7
Do not ask me why I’m so excited
Love people, earnestly I love life
How can I explain this thoroughly?
I feel the life experiences already
8
Heaven’s law harmonizes the universe
The people in worldly life have no lover
To sow causes and reap effects as God’s law
You will be blessed in the future by the Lord
9
We must have our source and country
Respect our parents, do you see truly?
Ideal beliefs are always steadfast
For useful life, it hasn’t late at last
10
You always ask me why I don’t answer
Why don’t you look up high above over?
Above, God is still calling as ever
Humanity should love each other
*

Poetry from Mohammed Al-Qaddafi Masoud, translated by Dr. Salwa Goda

Leave the Crook

Put down that shepherd’s crook,
you with the polished air.
Stop your circling,
your blind stumbles
out of the dream.

That stick you wave
at a flock of children,
making a holy vow
that only blooms
when your tragedy peaks.
You weave your cloak from a people’s faith,
stitching sunbeams to pretty lies.

When you’re lost in ecstasy,
the desert shows you its face
and I make it into dreams,
so you can offer a rose
to the era that never saw you born.

Nothing promises you anything.
You’re past the end.

No fantasy holds you up,
no color hides you.
You don’t need a hiding cap,
you need a helmet.
Your reflection has changed,
and being different has made you
a slippery, mercury question.
Oh, child of the Boundless.

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Mohammed Al-Qaddafi Masoud

Translation Dr. Salwa Goda

Naked with Certainty

One nap-time,
she pulled back the curtains of her glare,
let her sadness go naked.
Layla doesn’t give mirrors a chance
to catch what’s alike and not alike.
She became one with the clear rain,
curled into laughter on the skyline,
she knew the wolf’s kiss was danger.

First to arrive, a knight
carrying baskets of myths,
wiping away alone-ness.
Oh, the running away of names from their names,
and the end of questions where they start.
I whispered in autumn’s ear,
“Hide from the seasons’ calm.”
Rain stitches the earth a shirt
for those naked with certainty.

Wheat of Words

Rain draws up
houses in the clouds,
chairs made of light.
Angels plow the night
of happiness.
They plant songs in
the brass threshing-floors,
beating the wheat of words.

Mohammed Al Gaddafi Masoud born in 1978 in Gharyan, Libya, holds a theater diploma from Tripoli’s Jamal Al-Din Al-Miladi Institute (2000) and is the author of several collections, including lyrical poetry (We Woke Up to Joy, 2006) and journalistic dialogues (My Dialogues with Them, 2008). Widely published across the Arab world, his work has been translated into numerous languages—English, Chinese, Spanish, Polish, French, Italian, and Albanian—and appeared in international print and online journals from Spain to Argentina. In 2024, he was selected as one of 72 global poets for an Italian-language anthology curated by Angela Costa, reflecting his broadening transnational literary presence.

Libyan poet Mohammed Gaddafi Masoud won second place in the fifth edition of the “Francesco Giampietri International Literary Prize” held in the historic city of Venafro, Italy. His poems have been selected for more than one international anthology in Italian, English, and Albanian.

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Translation by Dr. Salwa Goda

Poetry from Dianne Reeves Angel

Exposure
For DLA

Unwilling to surrender to telegraphic communiqués of the heart,
I engage, instead, in the artifice of acceptable conversation—
Recounting an amusing anecdote, or rendering up some snatch of cultural arcana,
Ever hopeful to prolong your precious glance.

Content in contentment, precious slings and arrows,
Resolute in purpose.
Time measured in its works and days.

The chaos of you belies the static wisdom of the stars
And makes a mockery of grand design.
Your exquisite spiral of a soul,
Circumnavigating my sphere,
Confounds my geometric fate.

I can only sigh, exhausted by your velocity,
The sheer wondrousness of you,
And dispel ancient questions,
Putting aside Socratic notions of the heart
And conversational artifice at last.

Dianne Reeves Angel

www.dianneangel.com