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ABSTRACT
At a time when the scope of social management in New Uzbekistan is expanding and its importance is increasing in
various fields, the concept of a fractal approach to optimizing social management processes in the social sciences is
widely studied on the basis of scientific analytical findings.
KEYWORDS
Social state, social management, public administration, optimization, social fractal, multifractal, pseudofractal and
prefractal.
INTRODUCTION
Respected President Sh.M. Mirziyoyev stated, “The
time demands that we accelerate reforms in harmony
with spiritual values to further democratize and
modernize the social life of society. The most
important condition and foundation for achieving the
great goals and objectives we have set for ourselves is,
in fact, the trust of our people” [1]. This recognition
emphasizes the profound spiritual necessity of social
governance for the life of society and the state.
Under the leadership and initiative of the President of
Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the decree on the
“Uzbekistan –
2030” Strategy, adopted on September
11, 2023 (Decree No. PF-158), has marked a new stage
of development. This document demonstrates a novel
approach in all spheres, increasing the sense of
responsibility and involvement for the nation’s future.
Research Article
FRACTAL APPROACH IN SOCIAL GOVERNANCE
Submission Date:
November 07, 2024,
Accepted Date:
November 12, 2024,
Published Date:
November 17, 2024
Crossref doi:
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Musurmanov Nodirbek Abduganievich
Doctoral Candidate at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
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In the New Uzbekistan, the scope of social governance
is expanding, with its influence increasing across
various sectors. In particular, the privatization of
sectors that have long been under state monopoly,
such as education, healthcare, transport, metallurgy,
and energy, is enhancing the scale and impact of social
governance. In this process, the issue of applying
fractal approaches to ensure state and societal stability
remains a pressing concern.
In his Address to the Oliy Majlis and the people of
Uzbekistan on December 21, 2022, President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev emphasized: “Our goal is to build a New
Uzbekistan based on the principle of a ‘social state.’
This must be enshrined in the Constitution. A social
state, above all, means creating equal opportunities to
realize human potential, providing the necessary
conditions for a decent life, and reducing poverty.”
In contemporary society, individuals are integrated
into various large or small social organizations, and it is
impossible to imagine their lives without these entities.
The management of such social organizations is
referred to in sociology as “social governance.” An
organization operates effectively only when it can
independently solve its problems or respond
adequately to external influences, which is achievable
only through governance. It is social governance that
ensures the viability of organizations.
In addition to organizations, traditions, customs,
religion, laws, and other social factors also influence
human life, making humans entirely “social beings.”
These factors must also be considered when
organizing effective governance today.
From a legal perspective, governance is the regulation
of social activity by the state through laws. The
definition of “governance” encompasses various
meanings, and many of them, like the above, treat
governance as social governance, restricted to systems
of a social nature [2].
In English, there is no universal term for “governance.”
Different terms are used for specific domains of
activity: controlling (direction) for the military,
enterprises, or production; rule for governing a
country; manage for handling affairs; operate or run
for managing equipment; drive for a vehicle; conduct
for an orchestra; and govern for leadership.
Management refers to governance limited to the
domain of a firm. “Social governance” (social
administration, public administration) refers to
governance of broader social systems, including
society itself [3].
The distinctive features of social governance are not
determined by the level of development of productive
forces and production relations but are also shaped by
the culture of society. Indicators of the progressive
development of social governance include improving
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the social system based on societal (public) interests
and creating conditions for the comprehensive
development of all members of society. Management
is an essential element of human culture, evolving as a
complex process of social interaction. Culture is often
seen as a defining factor in social life, reflected in the
language, behavior, rituals, and myths of a particular
group.
At the same time, governance culture incorporates
attributes of administrative activity, elements of
organizational and business culture, and the
characteristics of social policy at the macro level.
Consequently, social governance inherently includes
the influence of societal culture and the micro-level
impact of business culture.
Today, the effective governance of organizations and
enterprises (whether state-owned or private) requires
developing and implementing social governance
mechanisms.
Accelerating
globalization,
the
integration of information systems on an international
level, and increasing competition significantly alter the
perception of social governance, fostering beneficial
changes and enhancing adaptation to social
transformations in governance systems.
Social governance is associated with a new governance
paradigm that emphasizes the human or social
dimension of management. It focuses on people,
encouraging collective action, ensuring greater
efficiency, and building governance based on honesty
and public trust. It forms interpersonal relationships
and
recognizes
each
employee’s
individual
contribution to overall results, making ethics the
“golden rule” of management in business [4].
In the social governance processes of organizations
and enterprises, socio-psychological management
methods are widely utilized. This requires a deep study
of social phenomena within the organization,
accounting for factors affecting employees’ morale
and mental states. Employees’ culture, knowledge,
and experience make the socio-psychological issues of
governance crucial, especially during pivotal life events
[5].
Positive changes and developments at the individual,
societal, or state level always begin with organizing the
existing situation, ensuring logical sequence and
consistency in the progression of events.
Today, fractal theory is being applied in various fields,
including physics, mathematics, sociology, psychology,
medicine, linguistics, and more. Society, social
institutions, languages, and even thoughts are
considered to consist of fractals.
In
the
1960s
and
1970s,
Franco-American
mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot introduced fractal
geometry, providing a mathematical language to
describe rainbows, lightning, clouds, and other
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intricate, colorful configurations with astonishing and
complex structures [6].
The term “fractal” derives from the Latin “fractus,”
meaning “broken” or “fragmented,” and is related to
the terms “fraction” or “fractional.” Mathematically,
fractals are sets of fractional dimensions [7].
Mandelbrot defined a fractal as “a structure made up
of parts that, in some sense, are similar to the whole.”
A fractal is a geometric figure where certain parts are
repeated, differing in scale, reflecting the principle of
self-similarity. All fractals are self-similar, meaning their
elements at all levels resemble each other.
Linear fractals, characterized by self-similarity, are
generated by deterministic methods. Nonlinear
fractals, on the other hand, reflect instability,
asymmetry, and disorder. These fractals, represented
by stochastic processes, challenge conventional linear
systems and demand innovative approaches to
governance in complex, dynamic environments.
Linear fractals
Non-linear fractals
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Nature fractals
Linear and Stochastic (Nonlinear) Types of Fractals in
Social Systems
As noted above, fractals can be classified into linear
and stochastic (nonlinear) types. In linear fractals,
there is complete similarity between the part and the
whole, whereas in nonlinear fractals, only partial
similarity is observed. In social systems, linear fractals
cannot exist. For instance, there can never be
complete congruence between the individual and
society, or between public interests and ideology. This
is why nonlinear fractals are more evident in social
systems. If a social system were based on linear
fractals, complete congruence between the people
and society could lead to totalitarianism. In such a
scenario, society would cease to be an open system
and instead become a closed system, revolving around
the rigid core of ideology. Therefore, a social system
must retain a certain degree of freedom (including
elements of chaos) [1].
The concept of fractality is not limited to natural
objects; it can also be observed in human activity. For
example, L. Flaschen stated, “Any page of a book
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reflec
ts its entirety.” Each page must be an integral
part of the book and carry elements of its fractal
structure, such as rhythm, harmony, and thematic
issues, to convey the full conceptual content of the
work (E.N. Knyazeva).
Philosopher and cultural scholar M. Epstein
emphasized, “Due to the property of self
-similarity, the
universe is composed of scaled-down versions of itself.
The pyramid of life consists of smaller pyramids. This
‘recursive model’ ensures that every part repeats the
development of the whol
e comprehensive model.” [2].
Self-similarity in mathematical algorithms is achieved
through recursive procedures, where the spatial form
of a fractal repeats itself in every fragment.
Fractal Approaches in Socio-Cultural Studies
Fractal approaches have been applied to study socio-
cultural phenomena, introducing the concept of
“cultural fractals.” For instance, P. Daunton pointed
out, “A cultural fractal reflects the architecture of an
entire culture. A city, as such a fractal, demonstrates
civilization as a
whole while remaining a part of it.”
One of the approaches to studying societal
development is the cyclic model, where the spiral
(cyclic) nature of development exemplifies fractal
patterns.
The expansion of fractal research has also been applied
to the study of social phenomena. Humans do not only
refine their technical fractality but also develop their
social fractality. Fractality is a distinctive feature of
social systems, encompassing society, language,
human thought, and similar phenomena. Social fractals
also exist; for example, the structure of a family mirrors
itself across larger scales. Any society consists of
families, with the nation being a larger family and
humanity as the largest family.
Cultural fractals are particularly evident in holidays and
their representation through specific symbols. Every
fragment of a fractal construction represents the
whole. In the case of holidays, their essence and
meaning are encapsulated in symbols, giving them a
fractal structure. However, in fractals, the part and the
whole are not always entirely identical. Such fractals
are classified as nonlinear multifractals. Consequently,
the symbols and signs used in our holidays exhibit a
multifractal nature.
The influence of Western fashion
—
an element of
“mass
culture”—
on
national
culture
also
demonstrates a multifractal character, particularly in
how it adapts and integrates [3].
CONCLUSION
Fractality as a Principle of Reality
From the ideas discussed, it can be concluded that
reality is built on a foundation of fractality (invariance).
This signifies the manifestation of the law of fractality
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in existence. The fractal approach focuses on modeling
this law. The manifestation of fractal patterns is linked
to the principle of unity, wherein biological and non-
biological objects adhere to a common principle: the
part and the whole are structurally similar.
Fractal algorithms can be applied to production,
distribution, exchange (markets), consumption, rates,
ratios, balances, efficiency, stability, periodicity, and
other areas, forming the first-order social multifractal
types. When the “Golden Ratio” proportion is applied
to these algorithms, second-order social multifractals
are created, which can be described as harmonized
social multifractals or the multifractals of social
harmony.
The beauty of fractals, as an expression of harmonious
nature, is also inherent in social fractals. When the
levels of social fractals are limited
—
for example, by
regional levels (world
→
continent
→
region
→
country
→
province
→
district
→
city
→
small town
→
neighborhood
→
enterprise)
—
they transform into
social pseudofractals or social prefractals. However,
these are less scientifically and practically significant
compared to ideal deterministic fractals.
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