https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/issue/feed 2026-06-05T10:58:44+05:00 Emma Visser admin@claritaslumen.org Open Journal Systems <p>The European Review of Contemporary Arts and Humanities (ISSN 3117-3551) is a peer-reviewed platform dedicated to advancing scholarly dialogue and innovative research across the fields of music, theater, fine arts, literature, film, design, and cultural studies. It seeks to bring together diverse perspectives from academics, practitioners, and emerging voices, fostering critical reflection on both traditional and contemporary artistic practices. By exploring the intersections of creativity, cultural expression, and social transformation, the journal aims to highlight the role of the arts as a dynamic force in shaping identities, preserving heritage, and inspiring new forms of expression in a rapidly changing global context.</p> https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/149 2026-06-04T22:14:45+05:00 Sarvinoz Abdukarim-qizi Raxmonberdiyeva Sarvinozraxmonberdiyeva2@gmail.com

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity operations has fundamentally transformed the landscape of modern information warfare. This article examines the intersection of AI-powered cyberattacks and geopolitical conflicts, analysing how state and non-state actors leverage machine learning algorithms, autonomous malware, and large-scale disinformation campaigns to achieve strategic objectives in the digital domain. Drawing on documented incidents from major geopolitical rivalries - including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, US-China technological competition, and Middle Eastern cyber confrontations - this study investigates the mechanisms through which AI amplifies the scale, speed, and precision of offensive cyber operations. Furthermore, the paper explores the socio-political dimensions of AI-driven information warfare, including the manipulation of public opinion, destabilisation of democratic institutions, and erosion of epistemic trust in digital ecosystems. The analysis reveals that traditional international legal frameworks are ill-equipped to address the emergent threats posed by autonomous cyber weapons and AI-generated propaganda. The article concludes by proposing a multilateral governance framework that integrates technical, diplomatic, and humanitarian considerations to mitigate the destabilising effects of AI-enhanced cyber conflict.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/150 2026-06-04T22:14:50+05:00 Alibek Botirovich Juraev

This article covers the issues of improving the methodology for developing students’ physical fitness based on wrestling exercises. During the study, the effect of wrestling elements on the student’s body, their importance in developing the qualities of strength, endurance, agility and speed were analyzed. Also, the pedagogical and methodological aspects of the effective use of wrestling exercises in physical education classes were studied. The article discusses the system of exercises developed based on modern innovative approaches and their practical effectiveness. The results of the research are of great importance in increasing students’ physical development indicators, forming a healthy lifestyle and strengthening the level of physical fitness. This methodology is recommended as an effective tool for organizing physical education classes in higher educational institutions.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/151 2026-06-04T22:14:56+05:00 Alibek Botirovich Jurayev

This article analyzes effective methods of forming physical abilities in students of higher educational institutions through wrestling elements. During the study, the impact of wrestling exercises on the physical development of students was studied, especially the importance of developing strength, endurance, speed, agility and coordination abilities. Also, the pedagogical and methodological foundations of using wrestling elements in physical education classes were covered. The article pays special attention to the issues of organizing classes based on modern innovative approaches, applying an individual approach and increasing students’ interest in sports. The results of the study show that wrestling exercises are an important tool for increasing the level of physical fitness of students, forming a healthy lifestyle and ensuring the effectiveness of physical education classes.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/152 2026-06-04T22:15:02+05:00 Nosirbek Shukhrat-ugli Akhmedov

This article examines pedagogical approaches and principles in improving students’ professional training through Khorezm epic performance, factors that serve to enhance the professional training of music education students, and reflects on the primary driving force of epic performance - the creative work of the bakhshi.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/153 2026-06-04T22:15:06+05:00 Nodira Izzatullayevna Yuldashova

This scientific article analyzes the historical formation of classical interior design, its main aesthetic and functional principles, and the processes of its integration with modern design. The study also examines, from a scientific perspective, new design solutions created by combining traditional interior elements with modern technologies and innovative materials.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/154 2026-06-04T22:15:09+05:00 Dilshodjon Akrom-ugli Sattorov

This article analyzes the artistic and performance activities of the pianist-concertmaster during the performance of Sergei Rakhmaninov’s romance “Ya jdu tebya.” The work highlights the harmony of vocal and piano parts, the role of the concertmaster in forming an ensemble with the singer, and their interpretative approaches to revealing the musical image. Additionally, the significance of dynamics, phrasing, agogics, and accompaniment techniques in conveying the emotional and dramatic features of the romance is scientifically and theoretically substantiated. The article reveals the function of the pianist-concertmaster not only as an accompanist but also as a creative collaborator, highlighting important aspects of musical communication and artistic collaboration in vocal performance.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/155 2026-06-04T22:15:13+05:00 Dilfuza Utkirovna Abdugapparova

This article analyzes the pedagogical opportunities and methodological foundations for developing students’ artistic and aesthetic worldview through national musical instruments. The article reveals the theoretical and practical aspects of forming aesthetic education, musical perception, emotional sensitivity, and artistic taste during the study of national musical instruments. The research results are of great importance in improving the process of music education in higher educational institutions, developing students’ artistic and aesthetic competencies, and promoting national musical culture.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/156 2026-06-04T22:15:18+05:00 Dilnavozxon Iqboljon-qizi Soliyeva Rashid Turgunbayev

As digital media become embedded in early childhood environments, public libraries have emerged as critical, though often unmeasured, actors in shaping foundational digital literacy skills. This article examines the methodological challenges and opportunities in assessing how library programs, collections, and informal learning spaces affect children from birth to age eight. Drawing on recent evaluation frameworks from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, the article proposes a multi-layered impact model that distinguishes between access effects, adult mediation effects, and developmental outcomes. The argument advanced is that traditional output measures such as program attendance or device usage are insufficient for capturing digital literacy gains. Instead, libraries must adopt observational instruments, parent-reported competency scales, and longitudinal tracking of digital behaviors. The article concludes with practical recommendations for library practitioners seeking to implement low-cost, high-reliability measurement strategies without overburdening staff or compromising the playful nature of early learning.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/157 2026-06-04T22:15:23+05:00 Diyora Xushvaqtova Rashid Turgunbayev

The reference interview has long stood as the signature pedagogical encounter of librarianship, a structured conversation through which librarians clarify ambiguous user needs and connect them with appropriate information resources. For decades, this interview was conceptualized and taught as a face-to-face interaction, one in which librarians could rely on visual cues, paralanguage, and the shared physical context of the reference desk. The rapid migration of reference services to virtual environments, particularly synchronous chat and text-based messaging, has fundamentally disrupted this model. Librarians now conduct reference interviews with users they cannot see, whose emotional states they cannot gauge through posture or facial expression, and whose information needs may be expressed in fragments, abbreviations, or ambiguous syntax. This article argues that the shift from physical to virtual reference requires not merely the adaptation of traditional interview techniques but a fundamental reinvention of the reference interview itself. Drawing on communication theory, discourse analysis of chat transcripts, and emerging best practices from academic and public library settings, the article proposes a new conceptual framework for virtual reference interviewing. This framework emphasizes explicit structuring of the interaction, strategic use of closed and open questions adapted to text medium, techniques for building rapport without visual or vocal channels, and methods for verifying understanding when backchannel cues are absent. The article concludes with a training agenda for librarians transitioning to chat based services and a research agenda for the continuing evolution of virtual reference pedagogy.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/158 2026-06-04T22:15:28+05:00 Abdulatif Abdujabbor-ugli Esonaliev

This article examines the effective use of digital educational tools in developing students’ ability to play by notes during the music education process. Additionally, mechanisms for creating an individual educational trajectory using digital educational tools, activating students’ independent work activities, and increasing educational efficiency are substantiated. The research results demonstrate that the integration of digital technologies into music education practice accelerates the process of forming the ability to play by notes, increases student motivation, and serves to enhance performance skills.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/159 2026-06-04T22:18:39+05:00 Farkhod Turekhanov

This article analyzes the methodological foundations for forming and improving performance skills on the doira instrument using the example of I.Ikramov’s studies. Additionally, the artistic and technical features of I.Ikramov’s studies, their step-by-step teaching methods, and the methods of their application in practical classes are scientifically and methodologically substantiated.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/160 2026-06-04T22:18:44+05:00 Farzona Bahodirjon-qizi Sobirjonova Rashid Turgunbaev

This article examines the relationship between intervallic structure and vocal technique in the Ferghana-Tashkent branch of Uzbek maqom, a tradition within the broader Shashmaqom complex. Unlike its Bukharan counterpart, which underwent significant notation-based codification during the Soviet era, the Ferghana-Tashkent style has retained a stronger oral character, privileging flexible intonation and richly ornamented melodic lines. Through analysis of recorded performances and ethnographic observation of contemporary masters, this study argues that specific intervallic patterns - particularly the augmented second, the neutral third, and the variable fourth - directly condition vocal production in terms of register shifts, laryngeal positioning, and timbral coloration. The article further demonstrates that Ferghana-Tashkent singers employ what may be termed “intervallic kinesthesia,” a embodied knowledge wherein pitch relationships are not merely heard but physically felt through specific adjustments of the vocal tract. This research contributes to the growing field of ethnomusicological voice studies by situating maqom singing within a framework that unites cognitive, acoustic, and pedagogical perspectives.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/161 2026-06-04T22:18:48+05:00 Feruz To’lqinjonovich Muxamedov

This article covers the theoretical and practical foundations of technologies for the development of reflective thinking and socio-cognitive competence in students of the direction of music education. The importance of reflective thinking in the professional formation of students, the possibilities of analyzing, evaluating and improving their own activities are analyzed. The content and essence of socio-cognitive competence, its connection with communicative skills, social adaptability and the effectiveness of professional activity are also revealed. The study is based on effective methods for the development of these competencies using interactive methods, trainings, project activities, problem-based learning and innovative pedagogical technologies. The results obtained will serve to improve the professional training of future music teachers, develop creative and critical thinking, and train specialists who meet the requirements of modern education.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/162 2026-06-04T22:18:54+05:00 Feruz To’lqinjonovich Muxamedov

This article analyzes the pedagogical and psychological conditions for the development of socio-cognitive competence in the process of professional training of future music teachers. The content and essence of socio-cognitive competence, its role in ensuring the effectiveness of pedagogical activity, and its impact on the professional and personal development of students are highlighted. The study substantiates the importance of communicative cooperation, reflective thinking, creative approach, emotional intelligence, and social experience in the process of music education. It also considers the effectiveness of innovative pedagogical technologies, interactive methods, and psychological and pedagogical factors that serve to form socio-cognitive competence in students. The results obtained will serve to improve the professional competence of future music teachers, increase the quality of education and the effectiveness of pedagogical activities.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/163 2026-06-04T22:18:59+05:00 Gullola Nuriddinova Rashid Turgunbayev

Makerspaces have become fixtures in academic libraries, offering technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, electronics workbenches, and sewing machines. These spaces promise to democratize design, prototyping, and hands-on learning. Yet a growing body of evidence suggests that typical makerspaces inadvertently exclude significant user populations, including students with mobility impairments, visual or hearing disabilities, neurodivergent learners, and those with chronic health conditions that affect energy or sensory processing. This article argues that accessibility gaps in academic library makerspaces are not merely technical problems of equipment placement but systemic issues rooted in design assumptions, staffing models, and institutional policies. Drawing on disability studies frameworks, universal design principles, and case studies from North American and European academic libraries, the article proposes a holistic model for inclusive makerspace development. This model addresses physical access, sensory environments, assistive technology integration, staff training, and programmatic design. The central argument is that bridging accessibility gaps requires shifting from a compliance mindset, focused on minimum legal standards, to an inclusion mindset, focused on proactively removing barriers to full participation. The article concludes with an actionable framework for librarians, makerspace managers, and university administrators seeking to transform their makerspaces from sites of accidental exclusion to models of genuinely equitable access.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/164 2026-06-04T22:19:04+05:00 Durdona Tolibjon-qizi Tukhtasinova tukhtasinovadurdona@gmail.com

This article provides information about the educational and social functions of enigmatic texts in English and Uzbek national cultures, which are among the main functions. Also, examples of riddles relevant to both cultures are given and a brief explanation is given.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/165 2026-06-04T22:19:07+05:00 Hilolakhon Shuhratkhon-kizi Pulatkhanova

The rapid expansion of digital communication has transformed the ways individuals receive, interpret, and respond to information. Social media platforms have become influential environments where linguistic strategies are employed not only to inform but also to shape attitudes, emotions, and behavioral decisions. This study investigates speech manipulation in digital communication through a neurolinguistic perspective, focusing on persuasive language practices in social media discourse. The research aims to identify the most common manipulative linguistic mechanisms and examine their potential cognitive effects on digital audiences. A corpus of 120 publicly accessible social media texts was compiled from Telegram, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). The study employed qualitative discourse analysis and quantitative content analysis to classify manipulative strategies according to six categories: emotional triggering, authority framing, fear appeals, social proof, scarcity strategies, and repetition patterns. The findings indicate that emotional triggering and social proof are the most frequently utilized persuasive mechanisms, accounting for more than half of all identified manipulative instances. Neurolinguistic analysis suggests that these strategies activate heuristic processing, reduce critical evaluation, and increase message acceptance. The study contributes to applied linguistics by demonstrating how language functions as a cognitive tool in digital persuasion and by proposing an analytical framework for examining manipulative discourse in online environments. The findings may support future research on digital literacy, media communication, and linguistic influence in virtual communities.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/166 2026-06-04T22:19:11+05:00 Munisa Oybek-qizi Zokirjonova munisagulomova0602@gmail.com

This article examines the fact that modern linguistic trends require us to consider tongue twisters not within the confines of a single scientific field, but at the intersection of several scientific paradigms. Today, tongue twisters have become objects of study in phonetic-phonological analysis, articulatory phonology, psycholinguistics, cognitive linguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, cultural linguistics, pedagogical linguistics, and even computational linguistics. The reason for this is simple: tongue twisters, although short, engage multiple levels of the linguistic system, operating simultaneously.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/167 2026-06-04T22:19:14+05:00 Sadoqat Raimjonova Rashid Turgunbayev

Open access mandates from research funders and universities have reshaped scholarly communication over the past two decades. While much analysis has focused on their effects on large commercial publishers, subscription-based journals, and major research universities, the impact on small university presses remains underexplored. These presses, often operating with lean staffing and narrow financial margins, occupy a distinctive niche in academic publishing. They produce specialized monographs, regional journals, and edited collections that serve niche scholarly communities but rarely generate substantial revenue. This article examines how open access mandates, particularly those requiring open access publication for funded research and those encouraging open access monograph publishing, have affected the operational models, financial sustainability, and strategic priorities of small university presses. Drawing on case evidence from North America and Europe, the article argues that while open access mandates have created genuine opportunities for increased readership and discoverability, they have also imposed significant transitional costs. These costs include the need to develop new business models such as library partnership funding, article processing charges that small presses struggle to collect, and the labor-intensive work of retroactively digitizing backlist titles. The article concludes with recommendations for policymakers and university administrators to design mandate implementations that do not inadvertently undermine the very presses that often publish the highest-quality, most rigorously peer-reviewed specialist scholarship.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/168 2026-06-04T22:19:19+05:00 Dilshodbek Yusupov dilshodbekyusupov1992@gmail.com

This article highlights the technological capabilities of smart clothing, its role in health monitoring, sports activities, child safety, and everyday convenience. Smart clothing developed on the basis of sensors, GPS systems, temperature control, and energy-harvesting technologies is analyzed as an important innovative tool for improving human quality of life and ensuring safety.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/169 2026-06-04T22:19:24+05:00 Umid Khojiakbarovich Ishankhodjaev

The role of the gijjak as an ancient stringed instrument in the musical heritage of the peoples of Central Asia, its structure, performance styles and connection with national musical traditions are highlighted. It also examines the structural improvement of the instrument in the 20th-21st centuries, its adaptation to orchestral practice, the expansion of its range, and its implementation into the professional education system. As a result of the study, the significance of the gijjak in the development of national musical art and its place in modern performance culture is substantiated.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/170 2026-06-04T22:21:51+05:00 Dilbar Baxadirovna Utedjanova utedjanovadilbari@gmail.com

Machine Translation (MT) has become a vital technology in the modern global economy, enabling communication across different languages and cultures. Its applications in customer support and global e-commerce have significantly transformed how businesses interact with international customers. By providing automated translation of messages, product descriptions, customer reviews, and support resources, machine translation helps organizations overcome language barriers, improve customer satisfaction, and expand their global reach. This article examines the role of machine translation in customer support and e-commerce, highlighting its key applications, benefits, challenges, and future developments. While issues such as translation accuracy, cultural adaptation, and data security remain important concerns, advances in artificial intelligence and neural machine translation continue to improve the quality and effectiveness of automated translation systems. The study concludes that machine translation is an essential tool for facilitating international business communication and supporting the growth of global digital commerce.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/171 2026-06-04T22:21:53+05:00 Vaqqosxon Boboyev

The Kashqar rubab, a fretted plucked long-necked lute with origins dating to the fourteenth century, occupies an ambiguous position within contemporary Uzbek instrumental education. Despite its historical significance and widespread use in folk ensembles across Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and the Xinjiang region of Western China, the instrument remains systematically underrepresented in university-level curricula when compared to its cousin, the dutar, or the tanbur. This article examines the structural, pedagogical, and institutional barriers limiting the Kashqar rubab’s integration into academic performance programs and proposes a curriculum framework for its systematic inclusion. Drawing on recent scholarship regarding the instrument’s construction and performance practice, alongside analysis of current pedagogical models at Uzbek conservatories and pedagogical universities, this study argues that the Kashqar rubab’s distinct technical demands - particularly its unique fingering system and plectrum technique - require specialized pedagogical approaches that existing degree structures do not accommodate. The article presents a three-phase integration model addressing instrument acquisition, methodological curriculum development, and ensemble applications. Particular attention is given to resolving the tension between oral transmission traditions and written notation requirements within standardized degree programs. Implementation strategies address faculty training, repertoire development, and assessment methods appropriate to the instrument’s technical and stylistic characteristics. The proposed framework aligns with recent cultural sector reforms in Uzbekistan while respecting the master-apprentice traditions fundamental to authentic rubab instruction.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/172 2026-06-04T22:21:58+05:00 Zilola Abdufattoh-kizi Abdurazzokova

This article analyzes effective methods for organizing independent learning in piano lessons and their significance in developing students’ performance skills. The article also examines issues of increasing the effectiveness of independent learning through the use of digital educational tools, audio and video materials, electronic notes, and interactive platforms. The research results serve to improve the piano education process, develop students’ professional competencies, and support independent creative activity.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/173 2026-06-04T22:22:04+05:00 Feruz To’lqinjonovich Mukhamedov

This article analyzes the theoretical and methodological foundations of improving students’ socio-cognitive competence in the process of music education. The content and essence of socio-cognitive competence, its role in professional training, and its importance in developing students’ social activity and reflective thinking are highlighted. The research reveals the methodological possibilities of the competency approach, person-centered education, active and integrative approaches. It also establishes effective mechanisms for developing socio-cognitive competence in music education through interactive methods, collective performance, project activities, and innovative pedagogical technologies. The results of the research serve to increase the professional competence of future music teachers, improve their communicative skills, and train specialists who meet the requirements of modern education.

2026-06-04T00:00:00+05:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://claritaslumen.org/index.php/ercah/article/view/174 2026-06-05T10:58:44+05:00 Farrukh Farkhod-ugli Nuraliev

This article highlights the pedagogical and methodological foundations for developing students’ mastery of traditional tanbur instrumental performance. In the course of the research, national performance traditions related to tanbur performance, performance styles inextricably linked to the art of maqom, and techniques for forming students’ performance competence are analyzed. The article also reveals innovative approaches aimed at creating sound on the tanbur instrument, improving the movements of the mizrob, developing rhythmic stability, performing maqom paths, and developing musical hearing and artistic thinking.

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