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Neuro-cognitive and Pragmatic Mapping of Code-switching Among Uzbek-english Bilingual Youth: a Study on Cognitive Optimization and Emotional Distancing

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This research investigates the neuro-psycholinguistic architecture of Uzbek-English bilinguals, focusing on the phenomenon of code-switching (CS). Moving beyond the view of CS as a mere sociolinguistic artifact, this study treats it as a window into executive function, mental lexicon organization, and neuro-efficiency. By integrating the Inhibitory Control Model (IC) and the Matrix Language Frame (MLF), the paper analyzes how bilingual youth integrate an analytical language (English) into an agglutinative base (Uzbek). Empirical data suggests that CS is driven by lexical accessibility and the "Emotional Buffer" effect, resulting in enhanced cognitive flexibility and superior multitasking capabilities.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18143374

Author: Rixsiyeva, Nasibaxon Baxromjonovna

Language: English

Topic: Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7118184965

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