This article argues that the "social image" and "spiritual image" of a person are of great importance in the development of society in the formation of a national character in the transformation of mentality in the modernization of Uzbek society. Also, the spiritual image of a person is a set of spiritual characteristics that express a person’s inner world, moral qualities, beliefs, worldview, morality, conscience and attitude towards others. It is revealed that it is manifested in a person’s thoughts, words and deeds.

This article analyzes the historical and ethnographic foundations of traditional family values and religious customs formed in the Surkhandarya Oasis, as well as the processes of their contemporary transformation. It highlights the role of Uzbek family values, oral folk traditions, national customs, and the teachings of Islam in the system of family upbringing. Furthermore, the study provides a scientific analysis of the changes observed in family values and religious customs in the Surkhandarya Oasis under the influence of globalization, urbanization, labor migration, and the development of information and communication technologies. The findings indicate that family values continue to preserve their spiritual and moral significance under contemporary conditions and remain an important factor in educating the younger generation in the spirit of national and universal human values.

This article analyzes the socio-spiritual significance of the Jadid movement that formed in Central Asia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines the educational reforms implemented by Jadid enlighteners, innovations in the fields of press, literature, and theater, as well as their efforts in national identity awareness and modernization of society. The article analyzes the activities and ideas of Jadid representatives such as Mahmudkhoja Behbudiy, Abdulla Avloniy, Abdurauf Fitrat, Munavvar qori Abdurashidkhonov, and highlights their contribution to the socio-spiritual life of the region.

This article analyzes the use of artificial intelligence technologies in modern political processes. The author highlights the positive and negative aspects of using AI technologies to analyze large volumes of political data, support decision-making in domestic and foreign policy, develop effective action plans, determine the prospects of political processes, and manipulate target audiences. The article presents the opportunities and prospects, as well as the challenges and threats arising from the implementation of politically oriented algorithms in political processes and international relations.

This article analyzes the theoretical, conceptual, and methodological foundations of studying the Uzbek diaspora in Turkey through a comprehensive and integrative approach. The study reinterprets the phenomenon of diaspora within both classical and contemporary scientific paradigms, synthesizing key concepts such as transnationalism, acculturation, social integration, social capital, and identity transformation within a unified analytical framework. The literature review indicates that although diaspora studies have significantly developed globally, the Uzbek diaspora in Turkey remains insufficiently explored through empirically grounded, multi-level, and methodologically integrated approaches. Therefore, this study proposes a conceptual and methodological model of diaspora formation based on a mixed-methods design. The proposed model conceptualizes diaspora processes as a dynamic system of interrelated macro (structural factors), mezo (social networks), and micro (individual level) dimensions. The findings demonstrate that the level of diaspora integration is directly associated with the intensity of transnational ties, the quality of social capital, and the institutional environment.

The article investigates the structural and functional role of the Tashkent agglomeration as the principal driver of tourism market formation and development in Uzbekistan. By integrating agglomeration theory, central place theory, and tourism destination competitiveness frameworks, the study constructs a multi-level analytical model that positions the capital agglomeration as simultaneously a gateway node, an internal destination, and a spatial organizer of national tourism flows. The research draws on statistical data from the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Tourism Development, UNWTO regional reports, and the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan for the period 2017–2024. The analysis reveals that the Tashkent agglomeration concentrates approximately 64% of inbound international tourist arrivals, over 80% of licensed tourism enterprise activity, and 70% of national hotel accommodation capacity, confirming its primate role in the national tourism system.

This article discusses the importance of life as the most precious gift for a person, that a person lives only once in this mortal world, that it is important to be kind to oneself and others in order to make a good name for oneself. Since suicide has been occurring in any society and system for a long time, but this phenomenon, which used to occur mainly among adults, has recently become more and more “younger”, specialists and experts in various fields such as psychologists, educators, doctors, sociologists, and suicidologists may face difficulties in finding a solution. In Islam, life and death are interpreted as important stages of human existence. According to Islamic teachings, life is a testing ground for a person, through which a person determines his fate in the afterlife with his actions. Death is not the end, but a stage of transition to a new - eternal life. Therefore, life and death in Islam are inextricably linked, encouraging a person to goodness and the right path. In a hadith narrated by Thabit ibn Zahhak, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever kills himself with something in this world, he will be punished with the same thing on the Day of Judgment.” (Narrated by Imam Bukhari)

This article examines the prospects of Uzbek companies entering international stock exchanges in the context of global financial integration. Based on a comprehensive review of international and national academic literature, the study analyzes institutional, financial, banking, legal, and cultural factors influencing market access. The findings indicate that successful international listing requires not only financial readiness but also regulatory compliance, investor trust, and strategic adaptation to global market standards.

This article analyzes the policy of religious tolerance and interethnic relations in Uzbekistan (1991–2024) based on a chronological and systematic approach. It also covers the legal model formed on the basis of the Constitution and sectoral laws, as well as the main stages of the activities of state institutions. The scientific novelty of the article is that the religious-national policy during the period of independence is summarized on the basis of a three-stage development model, and the reforms after 2017 are justified as a separate historical stage. The dynamics of growth in the activities of religious organizations and national cultural centers are also analyzed based on historical and statistical data. The results of the study show that the policy of religious tolerance in Uzbekistan has developed consistently, based on the principles of legal equality, institutional governance, and social balance. This policy is considered an important factor in strengthening interfaith harmony and interethnic harmony.

This article examines the role of Russian personal names in shaping the image of individuals and society. Personal names are analyzed not only as a means of personal identification but also as an important linguistic and cultural element reflecting social status, national identity, cultural values, and historical era. The paper examines the origins of Russian anthroponyms, their semantic features, and their functional role in fiction. Particular attention is paid to the importance of names in revealing a person's character, defining the social environment, and conveying social relations. The conclusion is that Russian personal names are an important factor demonstrating the relationship between language and society.

This article extensively covers the scientific school founded by academician Ibrohim Muminov, who played an important role in the development of Uzbek philosophy and social and humanitarian sciences of the 20th century, and his unparalleled services in training national scientific personnel in Uzbekistan. It analyzes Ibrohim Muminov's activities not only as a philosopher and scientist, but also as a highly spiritual mentor, organizer and enthusiastic teacher based on scientific sources and memoirs. The article reveals Muminov's initiatives in training highly qualified specialists in the fields of philosophy, history, law, philology and oriental studies, his leadership in establishing new scientific departments and institutes in the system of the Academy of Sciences. It also substantiates the fact that dozens of doctors of sciences and hundreds of candidates of sciences have been graduated under his leadership, and his role in the formation and development of the national Uzbek philosophical school. The article highlights Ibrahim Muminov's courage in preserving national history and spiritual heritage, in particular, in the context of complex Soviet ideology, in conducting scientifically objective research into the era of Amir Temur and the Timurids. In general, the article shows that the legacy of Academician Ibrahim Muminov is of great importance for the scientific and spiritual development of today's independent Uzbekistan.

This study examines how tourists’ countries of origin influence their destination choices in the case of Uzbekistan. Data were collected through a Google Form from 673 foreign visitors. A chi-square contingency test was applied to assess the relationship between tourist origins and destinations. The analysis revealed a strong and statistically significant association between origin and destination choice. These findings show that tourist origin meaningfully shapes destination preferences, highlighting the need for targeted tourism planning in Uzbekistan.