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This article examines the participatory-institutional foundations for improving the governance of mahalla institutions in the context of transformation through a systematic literature review and conceptual modeling. The study provides a comparative analysis of theories of institutional ec…
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Survey-based diagnostics of university competitiveness usually end with a list of the lowest-rated factors, and resources go where the gap is largest. The paper shows that this rule diverges from a rule that accounts for the importance of each factor in university choice. The study uses a…
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The article examines the organizational structure of lending activities in commercial banks and the management processes through which credit decisions are prepared, approved, monitored and controlled. Drawing on the data of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2020–2026, th…
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The oil and gas industry remains a cornerstone of national economic stability in resource-rich economies, yet the full economic potential of its enterprises is frequently underutilized due to operational inefficiencies, suboptimal asset management, and limited integration of digital and o…
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Growth in tourism infrastructure does not necessarily proceed at the same pace as growth in the services it delivers. This paper compares Samarkand Region’s shares of Uzbekistan’s tourism capacity and tourism activity, using official 2024 and 2025 statistics for all 14 first-level territo…
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This article examines the organizational and economic mechanisms for increasing the participation of commercial banks in poverty reduction. The study analyzes the role of commercial banks in providing credit, microfinance, expanding financial services, supporting entrepreneurship, and imp…
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Digital transformation requires enterprises to adapt their technological systems and internal management practices. However, the development of digital infrastructure does not always correspond to the maturity of the organizational environment. This difference raises questions about how e…
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This article examines the economic significance and promising directions of implementing transformation processes in the commercial banks of Uzbekistan under globalization and intensifying competition. Particular attention is paid to the digitalization of commercial banks’ activities, the…
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Services now generate almost half of the gross value added in Uzbekistan, yet the conceptual tools used to steer innovation were designed mainly for manufacturing. This article develops a conceptual model of the innovative development of the service sector and formulates the methodologica…
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Small businesses play an important role in export diversification, employment creation, innovation, and economic growth. However, competing in international markets requires more than competitive prices. Firms must also meet international quality standards, develop recognizable brands, ad…