Oriental Journal of Social Sciences

THE INTEGRATION OF MULTICULTURAL CULINARY TRADITIONS WITH UZBEK CUISINE IN THE TASHKENT REGION

2026-04-22T03:33:32+00:00

This article analyzes the formation of a multicultural culinary culture in the Tashkent region and its integration with Uzbek national cuisine during the Soviet period. In particular, it examines the changes in gastronomic culture that occurred as a result of population resettlement and the settlement of representatives of various ethnic groups in the Tashkent region during World War II and the Soviet era. The study shows that elements of Russian, Korean, Tatar, and other national cuisines gradually blended with local ingredients and traditional Uzbek cooking practices, leading to the emergence of new dishes and taste traditions. The article evaluates this process as one of the important manifestations of cultural exchange and interethnic harmony during the Soviet period.

SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF FORMING A BALANCE BETWEEN AESTHETIC NEEDS AND SPIRITUAL VALUES IN THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF YOUTH

2026-05-03T17:41:27+00:00

This article analyzes the socio-psychological aspects of the balance between aesthetic needs and spiritual values among modern youth. The influence of the digital environment, social networks, and mass culture on this process is revealed. As a result of the research, the transformation of aesthetic needs and the ways of harmonizing them with spiritual values are substantiated.

SOURCE STUDIES ON THE TRADE SECTOR OF THE SOVIET PERIOD IN UZBEKISTAN

2026-04-12T17:32:52+00:00

This article provides a source-based (historiographical and source studies) analysis of materials related to the development of the trade sector in Uzbekistan during the Soviet period. It also evaluates the reliability of sources and their research potential.

INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY: THE JAPANESE MODEL

2026-04-30T02:58:27+00:00

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the history, modern system and effectiveness of the institutionalization of civic participation in ensuring public safety in Japan. The influence of Confucian and Shinto ethics, the koban and chūzaishō systems, as well as the legal framework and institutional features are studied in depth.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE KOKAND KHANATE UNDER EXTRACTIVE INSTITUTIONS

2026-05-07T07:27:24+00:00

Among the khanates of Central Asia, the Kokand Khanate stood out due to its favorable climate, abundance of land and water resources, population size, and ethnic characteristics. In the cities of the Kokand Khanate, certain achievements were made in the development of economic life and craftsmanship, which contributed to the expansion of both internal and external trade relations. However, the extractive institutions present in the political and economic life of the khanate hindered the further development of craftsmanship and the improvement of the economic conditions of artisans. This article analyzes the state of craftsmanship in the cities of the Kokand Khanate from an institutional perspective. The study employs historical and source analysis methods, focusing on the institutional aspects of data presented in historical sources and scholarly research. Conclusions are drawn regarding the impact of extractive institutions on the economic life of the khanate.

SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND CIVILIZATION: HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL CATEGORIES

2026-04-21T13:32:13+00:00

This article analyzes the processes of digital information flow and the dispersion (diffusion) of consciousness. It examines the impact of modern information and communication technologies and internet resources on social consciousness, as well as issues of information fragmentation and the diversification of consciousness. The article also analyzes the moral, cultural, and psychological significance of information flow in the context of individuals, social groups, and society. This study helps students and researchers gain a deeper understanding of the formation of consciousness and the processes of the spread of social consciousness in the digital age.

HARMONY OF SCIENTIFIC THINKING AND COSMOLOGICAL VIEWS IN THE WORKS OF AL-KHWARIZMI

2026-05-03T17:19:15+00:00

This article analyzes the harmony between the principles of scientific thinking and cosmological representations in the heritage of Al-Khwarizmi. The research is based on source studies, textual analysis, and comparative-historical methods. The results demonstrate that in Al-Khwarizmi’s work, the culture of calculation, measurement-standardization, and theoretical requirements of observation function within a unified system alongside cosmographic classifications.

RELIGIOUS RADICALISM AND WAYS TO COUNTER IT

2026-04-24T07:15:24+00:00

This article analyzes the growing negative impact of religious radicalism and the political culture and ideological foundations of countering the radicalization of religious ideas in the modern era, and reveals modern preventive mechanisms for countering radicalization.

FAMILY VALUES IN THE WORKS OF ZAHIRIDDIN MUHAMMAD BABUR AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

2026-05-07T04:22:54+00:00

This article presents a comprehensive scientific analysis of the system of family values reflected in the spiritual heritage of Zahiriddin Muhammad Bobur, as well as their educational significance. Special attention is given to family relations, moral norms between parents and children, factors influencing personality development within the family environment, and the formation of spiritual and moral values as reflected in Boburnoma.

The study analyzes Babur’s humanistic, ethical, and educational ideas based on principles of justice, compassion, and spiritual purity. Their role in strengthening the family institution, shaping a stable social environment, and developing personality is substantiated. The research employs historical-comparative, systemic, and source-based methods. The results confirm the relevance of Babur’s heritage for modern educational systems, particularly in the formation of a harmoniously developed personality.

THE PERSONALITY OF AMIR TIMUR IN THE DIARY OF RUY GONZALEZ DE CLAVIJO AND ITS HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION

2026-04-18T11:05:06+00:00

This article analyzes the place of Amir Timur in world history based on Ruy González de Clavijo’s work “Embassy to Tamerlane: Diary of a Journey to the Court of Timur in Samarkand in 1403–1406.”

SOME NOTES ON THE ANCIENT CERAMIC PRODUCTS OF THE KHOREZM OASIS

2026-05-01T04:53:02+00:00

This article discusses the characteristics of the pottery products of the Khorezm oasis of antiquity, and discusses the pottery of the Lower Amu Darya, its unique characteristics, and the stages of development in antiquity.

MUTUAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM AMONG THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL ASIA

2026-04-23T08:44:50+00:00

This article examines the processes of formation, stages of development, and future prospects of cooperation in the tourism sector among the countries of Central Asia—Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan. Key factors in the development of regional tourism are identified as shared cultural and historical heritage, geopolitical proximity, and infrastructure integration. Furthermore, the article substantiates the necessity of jointly developing international tourist routes, implementing cross-border tourism projects, and strengthening cooperation in tourism instead of competition. The concluding section provides recommendations for establishing a sustainable and integrated tourism system in the region.

THE SYNTHESIS OF CIVILIZATIONAL HERITAGE AND UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES IN ENSURING THE SPIRITUAL STABILITY OF MODERN SOCIETY

2026-05-06T06:43:13+00:00

This article explores the civilizational mechanisms for ensuring the sustainable development of society in the context of global spiritual crises. The author substantiates the synthesis of civilizational heritage and universal human values as a “protective filter” of social stability. The study proposes a conceptual model for strengthening spiritual stability through the awareness of civilizational identity. The conclusions of the article serve as a methodological basis for developing socio-philosophical strategies aimed at ensuring regional security and ideological immunity.

THE NECESSARY AND EXISTENCE IN IBN SINA’S TEACHING: ONTOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOD AND HUMAN

2026-04-12T17:57:31+00:00

This article aims to clarify Ibn Sina’s concepts of God and the human being and to analyze their philosophical foundations. To accomplish this task, reference is made to the thinker’s reflections on this issue, particularly his metaphysical and anthropological doctrines. Ibn Sina’s philosophy is characterized by a distinctive methodological system in which the problem of existence is interpreted within a coherent theoretical framework.

The philosopher explains being — that is, all existing things, their origin, structure, interrelations, and transition from one state to another — through the principles of necessity (wājib), possibility (mumkin), actuality, and causality. These categories occupy a central place in his ontology and serve as the methodological basis for understanding the relationship between God and the human being.

Ibn Sina elaborated on these questions in a number of his works, including Ash-Shifo, An-Najot, Al-Ishorat va al-Tanbihat, Hayy ibn Yaqzon, and Ahval an-Nafs. In these writings, the essence of God as the Necessary Existent (Wājib al-Wujūd) and the status of the human being as the Possible Existent (Mumkin al-Wujūd) are examined on scientific and philosophical grounds.

INSTITUTIONAL BASIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY

2026-04-30T15:48:18+00:00

This article analyzes the process of stabilizing the ecological environment scientifically and theoretically based on an institutional approach.The research substantiates the interrelated and complementary functions of public administration, economic regulation, public participation, and international cooperation institutions in ensuring environmental sustainability.The systematic importance of regulatory and legal norms, management mechanisms, and economic incentives in maintaining ecological balance is revealed. As a result, scientific findings highlight the direct relationship between the effectiveness of environmental policy and the consistency of the institutional system and the level of development of environmental awareness.

HISTORICAL AND ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN 19TH-CENTURY RUSSIA

2026-04-23T01:32:59+00:00

This article examines the preconditions and characteristics of the industrial revolution in 19th-century Russia as a process of transition to factory-based machine production. It analyzes the specific features of industrialization in the context of the abolition of serfdom and the Crimean War, as well as the roles of the state, domestic market, wage labor, and capital accumulation. The article concludes that Russia's industrialization combined common features of the Western European model with distinct Russian socio-economic characteristics.

THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY INSTITUTION IN FORMING LEGAL CULTURE IN YOUTH

2026-05-05T16:28:57+00:00

This article analyzes the socio-pedagogical role of the family institution in the process of forming the legal culture of youth on a scientific basis.The study explores the content of the concept of legal culture, its structural components, and the mechanisms of influence of family education on the development of legal awareness and legal behavior.The importance of the family as the primary socialization environment, the influence of parents' legal literacy and personal example on the legal culture of young people, is substantiated.It also reveals the pedagogical possibilities of cooperation between families and educational institutions in increasing the effectiveness of legal education.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHILOSOPHICAL INTELLECT AND SYNERGETIC THINKING

2026-04-12T17:40:23+00:00

This article discusses the formation of philosophical intelligence, the interrelation of dialectics and synergetic, the essence of the substantial concept of "energy" that unites dialectics and synergetic, the current theory of the study of nonlinear phenomena, a new interpretation of the world, and complex systemic processes in the natural and socio-economic sphere. In the interdisciplinary methodology, the linearity and nonlinearity of both simple and complex views of the world are analyzed as a manifestation of the linear approach in the formation of philosophical intelligence and synergetic thinking in social processes. It also covers the issues of human imagination moving beyond linear intuition and a linear worldview.

HISTORY OF CULTIVATION AND STUDY OF BUSH CROPS IN AGRICULTURE OF THE UZBEK SSR

2026-04-30T05:01:30+00:00

Bush crops, wheat, yachmen, corn, oats, Agrarian Policy, cotton soloism, research institutes, selection and seeding, food safety, agrotechnics, historical and economic analysis.

HEROIC IMAGES IN KARAKALPAK FOLK EPICS AND THEIR PHILOSOPHICAL INTERPRETATION

2026-04-22T03:17:38+00:00

This article analyzes the illumination of heroic images in Karakalpak folk epics and their philosophical interpretation. The Karakalpak epic heritage is an important cultural source, embodying the historical memory, spiritual values, and social views of the people. The study scientifically illuminates the formation of the image of the hero in epic poems, its artistic features, and its role as a symbol representing the people’s ideal. The philosophical essence of the concept of heroism, its connection with the spiritual thinking, historical experience, and social values of the people are analyzed.

SOCIAL FACTORS OF ENSURING THE SPIRITUAL STABILITY OF SOCIETY IN A SECULAR STATE

2026-05-03T17:27:45+00:00

This article explores the essence of the concept of spiritual stability, highlighting its integral connection to societal development, civil solidarity, an environment of tolerance, and legal culture. The author argues that the primary function of a secular state is to ensure a fair legal balance between diverse religious and secular views within society, guarantee freedom of conscience for its citizens, and strengthen overall spiritual harmony. The article provides a detailed examination of the impact of legal equality, religious tolerance, the education system, family upbringing, civil society institutions, mass media, and national values on spiritual stability.

NATURAL-SCIENTIFIC TEACHINGS OF ABU RAYHON BERUNI IN THE INTERPRETATION OF IBRAGIM MUMINOV: VALUES AND CULTURAL DIALOGUE

2026-04-29T02:27:04+00:00

This paper offers a systematic analysis of Academician Ibragim Muminov’s interpretation of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni’s intellectual heritage. It examines Biruni’s natural-scientific doctrines and epistemological method (observation, experience, comparison, and logical generalization), as well as his ethical and socio-philosophical views. Drawing on Muminov’s work “The Great Encyclopedist from Khorezm,” the study highlights Biruni’s principles of scientific objectivity, his reflections on the relationship between “report” and “seeing,” the need to observe phenomena from different angles, and the role of language and intercultural exchange in knowledge production. The findings demonstrate the methodological relevance of these ideas for contemporary philosophy of science and education.

THE SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF INHERITANCE ISSUES IN THE TREATISE “TESTAMENTS” BY MUHAMMAD IBN MUSA AL-KHWARIZMI

2026-05-07T05:17:43+00:00

This article examines the third chapter of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi's famous work, Al-Jabr wa al-Muqabala, known as "The Book of Desires," and explores its socio-philosophical significance. In the work, the author demonstrates the relationship between algebraic methods and Islamic law, as well as the role of mathematical modeling in rationalizing social relations. It demonstrates that al-Khwarizmi is not only the founder of algebra but also one of the first thinkers to combine legal justice with mathematical logic.

INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY OF TRANSCONTINENTAL ROUTES IN ARABIC AND PERSIAN SOURCES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF CENTRAL ASIA)

2026-04-21T05:54:09+00:00

The article analyzes information about transit routes between cities and trade routes between regions, given in Arabic-language sources, which constitute the main group of sources related to the history of the early medieval Central Asia.

STATE INFORMATION POLICY IN UZBEKISTAN: HARMONY OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND NATIONAL INTERESTS

2026-05-02T07:38:57+00:00

The article analyzes the role and place of the state information policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the system of democratic governance amid globalization and digitalization. The effective organization of information policy is examined as a key factor in protecting national interests, establishing public dialogue, and ensuring information security. Based on a comparative analysis of theoretical perspectives from foreign researchers and domestic practice, practical recommendations for improving information policy are proposed.

TOURISM STRATEGY IN UZBEKISTAN (1990–2000)

2026-04-24T06:52:41+00:00

This scientific article provides an in-depth analysis of the role of the tourism sector in the national economy, its contribution to generating foreign currency revenues, and development trends based on international experience. In particular, the dynamics of the sharp growth in tourism revenues are illustrated through the examples of Austria and Hungary. The article also scientifically substantiates the development prospects of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s tourism potential, based on its geographical location, historical and cultural heritage, natural and climatic conditions, and infrastructure capabilities. Furthermore, it analyzes the strategic directions, priority tasks, and phased reforms developed for tourism development in the 1990s, highlighting tourism’s contribution to economic growth, employment, and international integration.

A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE SPIRITUAL LEGACY OF JALAL AL-DIN MANGUBERDI: A SOCIOLOGICAL-PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS

2026-05-07T02:58:37+00:00

This article analyzes aspects of the personality of Jalal al-Din Manguberdi, which have received little attention previously, particularly the influence of his spiritual legacy on society, based on a new approach. The activities of Sultan Jalal al-Din during the Mongol invasion are studied not only as a series of military-political events, but also in the context of preserving national identity, continuing the traditions of statehood, and expressing the struggle of values in human history. A multidisciplinary approach to the problem, based on the integration of historical, philosophical, sociological, and political sciences, made it possible to reveal the spiritual legacy of Jalal al-Din Manguberdi and the pragmatic, cognitive, and axiological aspects of his activities.

KESH COINS OF THE TIMURID PERIOD FROM THE “YANGI SANGANAK” HOARD DISCOVERED IN PARKENT

2026-04-17T06:26:15+00:00

The article presents a description and analysis of eight copper coins minted in Kesh during the Timurid period, identified as part of a hoard discovered in 2021 in the Yangi Sanganak mahalla of Parkent district, Tashkent region. The hoard is currently preserved in the State Museum of the History of the Timurids of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The described coins are divided into two types. On the obverse of both types, an Arabic inscription reads “zarb Kesh” (“struck in Kesh”). On the reverse of Type I coins, the legend “adl shirmard” appears, serving as a guarantee of the authenticity of the monetary unit and emphasizing the power of the ruler. On Type II coins, the year of minting is written out in words in Hijri dating as “nine hundred and one”. The obverse and reverse of both types are decorated along the circumference with a dotted ornament, a border line, and a stylized vegetal motif in the form of a leafy branch. It has been recorded that some of the coins bear two types of countermarks. These countermarks were applied during the Shaybanid period in order to compensate for the shortage of currency in commercial circulation by reusing Timurid coins. These finds also serve as evidence that Kesh coins were in circulation within the territory of the Tashkent oasis during the specified period.

PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF RELIGIOUS VALUES IN THE FORMATION OF ECOLOGICAL CULTURE

2026-04-30T16:00:10+00:00

This article discusses the role of religious values in the formation of ecological culture, their influence on shaping a positive attitude of individuals toward the environment and nature. It also examines current global environmental problems and ways to mitigate their negative consequences, including water scarcity and global climate change.

CHANGES IN THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN THE SAMARKAND REGION DURING THE 1930S–1940S (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE UPPER ZARAFSHAN)

2026-04-23T01:49:31+00:00

This article examines the Upper Zarafshan water system, which is one of the main irrigation networks of Samarkand and is located in the Rovotkhoja area (30 km downstream from the city of Panjikent). The significance of the Zarafshan River for the Samarkand region is highlighted. In the 20th century, major efforts were undertaken to ensure the rational use of the Zarafshan River’s water. It is precisely from this location that the largest irrigation systems originate: on the left bank — Yangi, Qozon, and Darg‘om; on the right bank — Tuyatortar, Katta Tayloq, and Kichik Tayloq.

LABOR ACTIVITY OF WORKING WOMEN AND THEIR IMPACT ON THEIR SOCIAL CONDITION IN THE CONDITIONS OF SOVIET INDUSTRIALIZATION (1925-1941)

2026-05-06T06:13:00+00:00

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the labor activity of working women in the conditions of Soviet industrialization and the impact of this process on their social status from the point of view of personnel policy. The study, based on archival documents and statistical data, shows that in the period 1925–1940, as a result of the sharp increase in the demand for labor in the conditions of the rapid development of industry, the mass involvement of women in the production sector was formed as a political and economic necessity. According to the results of the study, although the participation of working women in production was an important factor in ensuring the operation of industrial enterprises, the lack of adequate working conditions, household support, and social guarantees for them caused a number of problems. At the same time, the special attention paid by party organizations to training "socially and politically active" personnel from among women indicates that they have become a means of ideological influence.

WITTGENSTEIN’S PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE AND EASTERN PERIPATETIC SPIRITUAL EPISTEMOLOGY: A COMPARATIVE-ANALYTICAL APPROACH

2026-04-12T17:52:07+00:00

This article presents a comparative-philosophical analysis of social meaning and moral knowledge in the context of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s philosophy of language and Eastern peripatetic moral epistemology. The study examines how Wittgenstein’s concepts of “language games” and “forms of life” reveal the social and normative character of meaning, and compares these ideas with the peripatetic views of al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, and Ibn Rushd on intellect, morality, and spiritual knowledge. The analysis demonstrates that in both Western and Eastern philosophical traditions, social meaning and moral knowledge are formed not only through individual cognition but also through interaction with social, ethical, and cultural frameworks. The study contributes to the methodology of philosophical, cultural, and social-humanitarian research, highlighting the integrative potential of Eastern and Western epistemologies in understanding the social construction of meaning.

THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY INSTITUTION IN FORMING LEGAL CULTURE IN YOUTH

2026-04-30T15:32:10+00:00