This study delves into the complex interplay between state power and legitimacy, emphasizing their crucial roles in shaping socio-political dynamics. By examining the theoretical underpinnings of legitimacy and its manifestations in various state structures, the research highlights how legitimacy influences governance, public trust, and political stability. Through a comparative analysis of different political systems and historical contexts, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms through which states achieve and maintain legitimacy. It further explores the socio-political implications of legitimacy, including its impact on social cohesion, policy effectiveness, and resistance movements. The findings offer valuable insights into the factors that contribute to a state's legitimacy and the consequences of its erosion, providing a comprehensive understanding of how legitimacy functions as a cornerstone of effective and enduring governance.

This article examines the legal regulation of construction contracts under the EPC model in international private law. The introduction of international management principles in the construction sector has led to the emergence of several new terms that are difficult to understand without specialized knowledge. One of the new concepts in the construction industry is the EPC contract. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the EPC contract as a distinct type of contract, taking into account its specific features within the legal system of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The article examines the problem of ensuring gender equality and protecting women from economic violence, which, being one of the forms of domestic violence, remains a serious and often underestimated problem that has a significant negative impact on victims. This article is devoted to the study of the essence of economic violence, its manifestations and consequences for victims, as well as the analysis of existing measures to prevent and counter it, including the norms of Islam on the protection of women from economic violence. The theoretical aspects of economic violence are considered, including its definition, forms and mechanisms. Economic violence includes control over the financial resources of the victim, restriction of her access to economic resources, prohibition of labor activity and education, as well as coercion to conclude financially disadvantageous deals. The conclusion emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to the prevention of economic violence, including legislative, social and educational measures. The author of the article offers recommendations for improving existing measures and introducing new initiatives aimed at protecting victims and preventing economic violence in families.

This paper explores the legal intricacies of fixed-term employment contracts within the context of Uzbekistan’s labor laws, particularly focusing on the differences between the Labor Codes of 1995 and 2022. The study examines whether the grounds provided in the legislation for employers to conclude fixed-term contracts are rights or obligations. The analysis reveals that the 1995 Labor Code restricts employers’ rights to conclude fixed-term employment contracts under certain conditions, suggesting that in some cases, entering into a fixed-term contract is not merely a right but an obligation. The paper also discusses relevant judicial practices, including case studies, to illustrate how these legal principles are applied in practice. The findings highlight the need for clear legal guidelines to protect both employers’ and employees’ rights while ensuring compliance with labor laws.

This study explores the intricate relationship between responsible administration and protected execution within the African context, examining their combined impact on sustainable development and governance. Responsible administration refers to the ethical and accountable management of resources, policies, and institutions, while protected execution emphasizes the safeguarding of these processes to ensure they are carried out effectively and securely. By analyzing case studies from various African nations, this research identifies key factors that influence the successful integration of these two concepts. The findings suggest that the synergy between responsible administration and protected execution not only enhances governmental transparency and accountability but also fosters socio-economic stability and growth. Moreover, this study highlights the challenges faced by African countries in achieving this integration, including political instability, corruption, and inadequate infrastructure. Recommendations are provided for policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks, promote ethical leadership, and implement robust protection mechanisms. Ultimately, this research underscores the vital role of responsible administration and protected execution in advancing Africa's development agenda and ensuring a prosperous and equitable future for its citizens.

International labor migration is one of the most important components of the modern processes of the world, along with its other components, such as the movement of technology and information. Globalization has led to the emergence of new trends in the processes related to international labor migration that require scientific study. The relevance of the research topic is due, firstly, to the need to study international labor migration, which in the context of globalization are acquiring new features and, secondly, to the need to study the socio-legal factors affecting the dynamics of labor migration. This article discusses the theoretical aspects of the study of migration processes, in particular, "labor migration". In the modern globalized world, international migration is becoming an important factor in the socio-legal development of an increasing number of countries, contributing to the formation of a flexible labor market, introducing developing countries to the achievements of world scientific, technical and social progress, more rational use of labor resources, interaction and mutual enrichment of world civilizations.

This article pays special attention to the development of the field of intellectual property in our country, reliable protection of the legitimate interests of authors and other copyright holders; the number of disputes related to intellectual property is increasing every year. In this regard, there is a need to improve the relevant knowledge and skills of judges, and the features of consideration of cases related to the protection of intellectual property in economic courts are highlighted. In addition, the article provides proposals and recommendations for improving legislation to ensure reliable legal protection of intellectual property in economic courts.