This article examines the innovative potential of the regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including methods for its assessment, analysis of results, and discussion of its significance for regional development. An integral calculation method based on normalized indicators is presented, taking into account economic, scientific, personnel, technical, and information-communication factors. The innovative potential of the Syrdarya region is analyzed, and its position among other regions is determined.

This article develops an economic model for the transition of public higher education institutions to a program-based (performance-oriented) budgeting system in the context of a transitional economy. The study proposes an economic and mathematical funding model in which the amount of allocated funding consists of a baseline allocation and a performance-based component linked to an integrated performance index. A four-stage implementation model is substantiated, providing for the gradual increase in the share of performance-based funding. A comparative analysis of international experience is conducted, and the proposed model is adapted to the specific characteristics of a transitional economy. The findings offer a systematic approach that links public budget allocations to educational quality and institutional performance, minimizes financial risks, and enhances the efficiency of resource utilization.

In recent years, distance learning has become an integral part of Uzbekistan’s education system, yet a unified methodological framework for assessing its quality against international norms has not been established. This article proposes an analytical model for assessing distance learning quality based on international digital education standards (ISO/IEC 40180, ISO 21001, IMS Global/1EdTech, SCORM and xAPI, Quality Matters, OpenupEd, and the European Standards and Guidelines — ESG). The model is expressed as an integral quality index (SI) combining six dimensions: content and curriculum quality, instructional design, technological infrastructure and interoperability, learner support and engagement, assessment and learning outcomes, and quality management. The study draws on a systematic review of the literature, a comparative analysis of international standards, and secondary data. The analysis shows that national distance learning platforms (EDUUZ, the digital resources of IT-Park University) are advancing rapidly in content and technology but lag behind international norms in instructional design, learning analytics, and continuous quality management. A continuous-improvement mechanism is proposed that links quality assessment with methodological management. The findings are of practical value to educational institutions, accreditation bodies, and regulators.

The article analyzes regional economic opportunities, characteristics and innovative factors of the development of innovative activities in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Uzbekistan. Integrated indices representing the level of economic development of the regions have been determined, and with the help of these indices, the possibilities of using imitative innovations in the development of innovative activity in SMEs in the region have been determined.

This article investigates the theoretical foundations of intangible asset accounting in public healthcare institutions and examines their economic and social significance under digital transformation. The research reveals that intangible assets — including electronic medical records, health information systems, licenses, clinical protocols, medical databases, and intellectual resources have become the main drivers of service efficiency and organizational performance in healthcare institutions. An Integrated Assessment Index (IAI) model is developed based on five indicators: value of information systems, clinical licenses, medical database value, efficiency of electronic services, and intellectual capacity. The findings demonstrate that relying solely on financial indicators to assess intangible assets is insufficient, and a multidimensional approach that incorporates social benefits and service performance must be applied. The results provide practical implications for improving accounting policies, enhancing funding efficiency, and strategically managing intellectual resources within the digital economy environment of the healthcare sector.