Current Research Journal of Philological Sciences

Ecological Dynamics, Physical Literacy, And Game-Based Learning: An Integrated Theoretical Framework For Movement, Cognition, And Decision-Making Across Educational And Sport Contexts

Isabella Thompson — 2026-02-01

The study of human learning, movement, and decision-making has increasingly shifted toward ecological, systems-oriented perspectives that emphasize interaction, adaptation, and context sensitivity. Across domains as diverse as physical education, sport pedagogy, motor development, cognitive psychology, and game-based learning, scholars have challenged reductionist and linear models of skill acquisition in favor of approaches that conceptualize learners as embedded within dynamic environments. Drawing exclusively on the theoretical and empirical foundations provided by the referenced literature, this article develops a comprehensive, integrative framework that unites ecological dynamics, physical literacy, motor coordination theory, and game-based learning into a coherent model of embodied learning. The central argument advanced is that movement competence, cognitive regulation, motivation, and decision-making emerge from reciprocal interactions among individual, task, and environmental constraints, and that these interactions can be deliberately designed through pedagogical and game-based interventions to promote adaptive learning outcomes.

The article synthesizes seminal constraint-based theories of coordination (Newell, 1986), contemporary ecological dynamics research in sport and physical education (Davids and colleagues; Renshaw & Chow, 2019), and the growing physical literacy discourse (Rudd, 2021; O’Sullivan et al., 2020). It further integrates research on executive function, self-regulation, and early academic achievement linked to movement-based tasks (McClelland et al., 2014; Rudd et al., 2019), demonstrating how embodied activity serves as a critical substrate for cognitive development. Complementing this perspective, literature on game-based and problem-based learning (Malone, 1981; Kiili, 2007; Lawson, 2003) is examined to show how well-designed games function as ecological learning environments that afford exploration, intrinsic motivation, and systems thinking.

Methodologically, the article adopts a conceptual synthesis and theory-building approach, drawing descriptive and analytical insights from validated assessment tools such as the Game Performance Assessment Instrument (Oslin et al., 1998), network analysis in team sports (Passos et al., 2011), and landscape-based decision-support gaming models (Jankowski et al., 2006). The results of this synthesis are presented as a detailed explanatory account of how learning emerges across physical, cognitive, and social domains when constraints are strategically manipulated. The discussion critically examines implications for pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, and future interdisciplinary research, while also addressing theoretical tensions and practical limitations. The article concludes by arguing that ecological dynamics and game-based learning together provide a powerful, unifying paradigm for understanding and enhancing human learning across the lifespan.

Semantic Boundaries Of The Terms “Irrigation” And “Land Reclamation (Melioration)”: An Analysis Of Conceptual Scope And Content

Nazarova Sayyora Azimjanovna — 2026-02-09

The terms irrigation and land reclamation (melioration) are frequently used side by side in agricultural engineering, water governance, and academic discourse, yet their semantic boundaries are often blurred by institutional naming traditions, translation practices, and overlapping technological processes. This article examines the conceptual scope and content of both terms to clarify where they coincide and where they diverge. Using a terminological approach grounded in definitional analysis and concept-structure modeling, the study synthesizes dictionary and normative definitions, domain texts from agronomy and water management, and principles of terminology work. The results show that irrigation is conceptually centered on the purposeful, controlled application and distribution of water to agricultural land or crops to supplement natural moisture, while melioration denotes a broader complex of long-term measures aimed at the radical improvement of unfavorable land conditions, including but not limited to irrigation, drainage, salinity control, soil amendments, and protective engineering. The discussion highlights major sources of ambiguity: scope narrowing of melioration in some regional usages to mean primarily drainage and salinity mitigation; polysemy of English land reclamation beyond agriculture; and metonymic shifts in administrative discourse. The article concludes with implications for terminology standardization, translation, and the compilation of critical domain glossaries.

Issues Of Graduonymy In Uzbek-Language Information Technology Terminology

Xidirov Otabek Joraboyevich — 2026-02-13

This article examines the phenomenon of graduonymy in Uzbek information technology terminology on the basis of contemporary linguistic approaches. It discusses the lexical–semantic nature of graduonymy, its interrelations with synonymy and antonymy, and the features of gradation as a phenomenon of language and speech.

Interpretation Of Miniatures Depicting Amir Temur, Drawn For Manuscript Copies Of “Gulshan Ul-Asror”

Jorayev Jamoliddin Aminjonovich — 2026-02-09

Several manuscript copies of Haydar Khwarazmi’s Gulshan ul-asror are preserved worldwide. However, not all of them contain miniatures. Even among the copies with miniatures, the image of Amir Temur is not depicted in every case. This article presents an interpretation of a miniature dedicated to the tale about Amir Temur. The miniature illustrates the episode of Amir Temur and the ant: the ant repeatedly attempts to climb a wall, falling each time, yet eventually succeeds in reaching the top. Inspired by this scene, Amir Temur continues his efforts in battle.

Didactic Significance Of The Contrastive Approach In Language Teaching: Strategies For Teaching Semantic Differences Between The Native Language And A Foreign Language

Rasulova Istoda — 2026-02-10

The contrastive approach in language teaching has renewed didactic relevance in modern classrooms where learners continuously shuttle between the native language (L1) and a foreign language (L2) through translation, digital media, bilingual schooling, and multilingual communication. While the strong “contrastive analysis hypothesis” has been criticized as a universal predictor of errors, research in second language acquisition and cross-linguistic influence confirms that semantic divergence between languages remains a major source of misunderstanding, negative transfer, and non-native-like lexical choice. This article examines the didactic value of contrastive instruction specifically for semantic differences, arguing that systematic comparison can function as a pedagogical tool for noticing, conceptual re-structuring, and prevention of interference in vocabulary and phraseology. Using an integrative analytical method, the study synthesizes insights from contrastive linguistics, lexical semantics, cognitive approaches to meaning, and classroom-based research on form–meaning mapping. The results propose a coherent set of teaching strategies that convert contrastive findings into learner-friendly semantic “decision procedures,” with emphasis on polysemy alignment, conceptual boundaries, pragmatic frames, and collocational norms. The paper concludes that the contrastive approach is most effective when it is selective, data-informed, and embedded in communicative practice, enabling learners to understand not only “what a word means,” but also “when and how it is used” in the target language.

Moral And Aesthetic Ideals In Dickens’s Fiction: Problems And Perspectives

Jalalova Nodira Nosirjon qizi — 2026-02-07

This study investigates the moral and aesthetic ideals in Charles Dickens’s novels, emphasizing the tension between human virtues and social constraints. Using critical realism, Dickens portrays characters whose simplicity, compassion, and ethical integrity are both affirmed and challenged by societal injustice, class divisions, and human weakness. Through the typology of “eccentric characters” and “honest gentlemen,” he constructs a complex moral universe: the former embody heartfelt devotion and humanity, while the latter combine intellect, social awareness, and ethical deliberation. Figures such as Joe (Great Expectations), Mr. Boffin (Our Mutual Friend), and John Harmon exemplify the interplay between personal virtue, social experience, and collective action. Dickens employs irony and narrative nuance to show both the strengths and limitations of human morality. Ultimately, his novels suggest that the realization of moral and aesthetic ideals requires not only individual virtue but also knowledge, social engagement, and communal solidarity, reflecting the ethical and social challenges of nineteenth-century England.

Evaluation Of The Female Image Through Phraseological Units And Figurative Expressions: Uzbek Equivalents Of German Phraseologisms

Buriyeva Ezozxon Turgunovna — 2026-02-09

Phraseological units and figurative expressions are among the most culturally saturated elements of language, carrying condensed evaluations that can subtly shape how characters are perceived. In literary discourse, they function not only as stylistic ornamentation but also as instruments of axiological framing: they praise, condemn, soften, ridicule, idealize, or stereotype. This study examines how evaluative meanings directed at the female image are encoded in German phraseology and how these meanings are rendered in Uzbek equivalents in translation. Building on contrastive phraseology and translation studies, the article proposes an analytical model that distinguishes denotative reference, connotative evaluation, pragmatic force, and stylistic register as core components of phraseological meaning. Using a corpus-oriented qualitative approach, the study identifies recurring patterns of equivalence and shift, focusing on (1) direct idiomatic equivalence, (2) functional equivalence through culturally proximate Uzbek phraseologisms, (3) semantic modulation and explicitation, and (4) compensation strategies when phraseological imagery cannot be preserved. The results show that translations tend to preserve the overall positive/negative orientation of evaluation more consistently than they preserve imagery, and that Uzbek equivalents often intensify moral or social judgment through culturally salient frames (honor, modesty, reputation), while German originals may favor psychological nuance or irony. The article argues that faithful representation of the female image requires sensitivity to evaluative micro-meanings, particularly in idioms that encode gendered social expectations, and it offers criteria for selecting Uzbek equivalents that minimize distortion of characterization.

The Paradox Of Agrarian Stability: Psychological Dynamics In Pearl S. Buck’s The House Of Earth Trilogy

Abdullayeva Dilfuza Baxtiyor qizi — 2026-02-15

This article examines the dual psychological function of the agrarian system in Pearl S. Buck’s The House of Earth trilogy (The Good Earth, Sons, A House Divided). While Nimmy Nair’s dissertation interprets the agrarian order primarily as a source of social stability and collective identity, this study argues that land in the trilogy also becomes a factor of psychological deformation at the stage of capitalization. Using close reading within a socio-psychological realism framework and a polemical comparative approach, the analysis traces how land operates as an ontological anchor for Wang Lung’s identity in The Good Earth, but as wealth accumulates it transforms into property-driven mentality, legitimizes status needs, and accelerates moral erosion and family fragmentation. In Sons, the sacred land–identity bond weakens into utilitarian resource logic, producing intergenerational discontinuity and divergent compensatory strategies (prestige, pragmatism, violence). In A House Divided, the agrarian foundation no longer sustains subjectivity; instead, modernization pressures intensify identity splitting and ideological radicalization in Wang Yuan. The findings demonstrate that the agrarian system in Buck’s trilogy is not a romantic ideal of stability but a paradoxical mechanism that both stabilizes and destabilizes personality depending on historical-economic transformation.

Myth And Its New Expression In Uzbekistan Novelism

Raxmatullayev Ziyodullo Xabibullayevich — 2026-02-09

The principle by which historical periods are reflected in social life is also determined by the factors that generate artistic images and imagery. In addition, this article discusses the interplay and harmonization of myths with the interpretation of the novel.

Anthroponymic Systems In The Era Of Globalization: Universal Trends And National Identity

Shaxzoda Yashnarbekova — 2026-02-13

This article examines the processes of renewal and transformation of anthroponymic systems under the influence of globalization. The study focuses on the impact of global communication, migration, digital culture, and intercultural contact on contemporary naming practices. Using a comparative and interdisciplinary methodological framework, the anthroponymic systems of Uzbek, English, and Russian are analyzed to identify both universal tendencies and culture-specific features. The results reveal that globalization contributes to the expansion of internationally recognizable names, a preference for phonetically simple and communicatively efficient forms, and the growing influence of media and popular culture. At the same time, the study demonstrates the persistence and revitalization of traditional anthroponyms as markers of national and cultural identity, particularly in the Uzbek context. The findings confirm that anthroponymic systems in the global era develop along two intersecting vectors: universalization and the preservation of national-cultural specificity. The article highlights the role of personal names as dynamic sociocultural indicators reflecting the interaction of global and local forces.

A Cognitive - Pragmatic Analysis Of Emotional Sentances In English And Uzbek Languages

Muniraxon Kadirova — 2026-02-09

This study presents a cognitive-pragmatic analysis of emotional sentences in English and Uzbek languages, focusing on how emotions are conceptualized and pragmatically realized in discourse. Emotional sentences are examined as complex linguistic units that reflect both internal cognitive processes and external communicative intentions. Drawing on cognitive linguistics and pragmatics, the research explores how speakers encode emotional meaning through language and how such meaning is interpreted within specific contexts. The study adopts a qualitative comparative methodology, analyzing emotional sentences collected from contemporary written and spoken sources in both languages. The analysis identifies shared cognitive mechanisms underlying emotional expression, such as the conceptualization of emotions as internal states, while also revealing language-specific pragmatic strategies shaped by cultural norms. The findings demonstrate that English emotional sentences tend to favor explicit emotional expression, whereas Uzbek often relies on implicit and context-dependent forms. The results highlight the importance of integrating cognitive and pragmatic perspectives in the analysis of emotional language. This research contributes to comparative linguistics by providing insights into cross-linguistic similarities and differences in emotional expression and offers practical implications for translation studies, language teaching, and intercultural communication.

A Sociopragmatic Analysis Of Learner Explanatory Dictionaries From A Comparative Perspective (Based On An Associative Experiment)

Tosheva Dilbar Muzaffar kizi — 2026-02-10

This article presents a sociopragmatic analysis of learner explanatory dictionaries from a comparative perspective. The study examines the communicative function of learner dictionaries in the process of language acquisition, their relationship with social factors, and their degree of pragmatic orientation from a linguistic standpoint. Based on materials from learner explanatory dictionaries compiled in different languages, their structural organization, methods of definition, adaptation to speech situations, and the extent to which they meet the needs of users (learners) are comparatively analyzed. In addition, social relations reflected in dictionaries, speech etiquette, and pragmatic markers are explored on the basis of sociopragmatic criteria.

Intertextual Connections In The Poetics Of Tora Sulayman

Ibragimov Khairulla Hamdamovich — 2026-02-15

This article provides information on the study of intertextual connections in Uzbek literature, and how the work of Tora Sulaymon can be evaluated in this context.