Tourist Police Activities: Trends in Domain Terminology

Development

Nigmatov Ruftullo

, Radjabova Khafiza

and Abdullayeva Fotima

The Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan State of World Languages University, Uzbekistan

Keywords: Tourism, Security, Specialization, Tourist Police, Standardization.

Abstract: This article examines the evolving landscape of domain terminology, with a particular focus on the activities

of tourist police. In light of the rapid advancements in information and communication technology,

terminology has emerged as a distinct scientific field, necessitating standardized terminology for effective

communication across languages and domains. Recognizing the importance of addressing topical issues in

terminology, the authors offer numerous proposals and conclusions drawn from scholarly perspectives.

Furthermore, they highlight the invaluable contributions of terminologists through comprehensive analyses

and detailed studies, encompassing various approaches to terminology. This thorough examination

underscores the significance of ongoing research in elucidating and refining domain-specific terminology,

particularly within the realm of tourist policing activities.

1 INTRODUCTION

The field of tourism security represents a vital aspect

of ensuring the safety and efficiency of the global

tourism industry and its myriad destinations, both

domestically and abroad. Responsibility for

maintaining security within this sector lies

predominantly with the Tourist Police Service,

necessitating the cultivation of specialised

terminology to effectively navigate its complexities.

Tracing the historical trajectory of terminology,

we find its roots extending back to ancient

civilisations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and

Greece. In these venerable societies, distinct

vocabularies emerged across various disciplines

including medicine, law, and astronomy. This early

cultivation of specialised language reflects

humanity's innate need to articulate and communicate

nuanced concepts within specific domains.

The medieval period witnessed a continuation of

this linguistic evolution, with scholars and

practitioners crafting bespoke terminologies to

elucidate the intricacies of burgeoning fields such as

theology and botany. The Renaissance, characterised

by a fervent pursuit of scientific inquiry, heralded a

renaissance of terminology, particularly within

disciplines like anatomy and astronomy. Visionaries

such as Leonardo da Vinci and Andreas Vesalius

played pivotal roles in expanding the lexicon of

anatomical terminology, forever altering our

understanding of the human form.

The Enlightenment and subsequent Industrial

Revolution heralded a seismic shift in the

development of terminology, driven by

advancements in science, technology, and industry.

As scientific inquiry burgeoned, the need for precise

and standardised terminology became increasingly

apparent. Scientific societies emerged as bastions of

terminological development, championing efforts to

codify and standardise language across disciplines.

Figures like Antoine Lavoisier and Carl Linnaeus

spearheaded these initiatives, recognising the

imperative of coherent terminology in facilitating

scientific discourse.

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Terminology, as a discipline, explores the rules and

principles governing the creation, evolution, and

function of specialized language within a particular

area of human activity. It employs statistical and

analytical research methods to investigate how terms

are formed, develop, and function. The extensive

application of rigorously defined investigative

techniques in terminology signifies a shift from

Ruftullo, N., Khaﬁza, R. and Fotima, A.

Tourist Police Activities: Trends in Domain Terminology Development.

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merely teaching terminology to treating it as a

scientific endeavor, akin to the transition from critical

discourse to problem-solving inherent in scientific

inquiry. This article employs methods such as domain

analysis, which involves studying the specific field or

subject area to understand its concepts, processes, and

specialized language; corpus analysis, which entails

analyzing collections of relevant texts within the

field; and utilizing existing terminology resources,

such as glossaries and specialized references, to

further the study.

3 OBJECTIVE

• Trace the historical trajectory of tourism

security terminology development.

• Analyze mechanisms behind creation and

adoption of specialized terms.

• Propose strategies for standardizing and

developing tourism security terminology.

4 ANALYSIS

New terms can emerge through various creative

processes, such as assigning new meanings to

existing terms or combining and altering lexical

elements. These processes adhere to certain principles

to increase the likelihood of acceptance. Some

creative principles, already established in semantics,

include:

1. Expansion: This involves extending the

meaning of a term, either from concrete to

abstract or vice versa. For example, "novice"

originally limited to religious contexts, now

refers to anyone new in a field.

2. Metaphor: New meanings are derived by

analogy to established terms, like referring

to the backbone of a computer network.

3. Metonymy: This involves using a part to

represent the whole or vice versa, like using

"chair" to refer to a chairman or "A+" to

represent a person with blood type A

positive.

4. Eponymy: Widening the use of a proper

name as a common noun, such as "watt"

from James Watt, the inventor of electrical

power units.

5. Conversion of grammatical category:

Converting a word from one grammatical

category to another, like the adjective

"empty" becoming a noun and a verb.

6. Borrowing from another subject field:

Adopting a term from another field with a

slight change in meaning, such as virology

terms being used in the field of computer

security.

These principles contribute to the creation of new

terms, with tendencies observed in mechanisms such

as:

1. Neologisms: Creating entirely new lexical

entities, often through compounding, like

"cloud computing."

2. Terminologization and transdisciplinary

borrowing: This involves assigning specific

meanings to general terms or borrowing

terms from other disciplines or languages,

like "cloud" in computing or "Trojan horse"

from Greek mythology.

Studies indicate that in the realm of Safe Tourism,

mechanisms like metonymy, borrowed words,

metaphor, expansion, and terms borrowed from other

fields play significant roles. Additionally, many safe

tourism terms are borrowed from French and German

languages and are commonly used in legal and

tourism contexts.

The resolution No. 939 of the Cabinet of Ministers of

the Republic of Uzbekistan, dated November 23,

2017, titled "On measures to ensure safe tourism in

the cities of Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, and

Shakhrisabz," has endorsed the Concept for ensuring

safe tourism and formulated measures to prevent

offenses and combat crimes. This decree has led to

the establishment of specialized departments within

the internal affairs bodies to safeguard tourism.

In light of this, the development of a

fundamentally new approach to public administration

through the implementation of the Concept of

ensuring safe tourism in the cities of Bukhara,

Samarkand, Khiva, and Shakhrisabz is of utmost

significance. This concept encompasses several key

directions, including:

• Enhancing the structure and

methodologies of internal affairs

agencies to ensure the safety of tourism.

• Ensuring the safety of tourists

throughout their journey, including

transportation and movement.

• Safeguarding the places of residence,

such as hotels, guesthouses, and other

accommodations, along with tourist

services.

• Guaranteeing the safety of tourists and

official foreign delegations when

visiting tourist attractions and engaging

in evening leisure activities.

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Considering the importance of effective

communication with tourists, it's essential for police

officers to be well-versed in terminology related to

various aspects, including tourist attractions, places

of residence, tourist services, types of tourism,

documentation, and transportation. Additionally, the

newly formed departments are tasked with

implementing comprehensive preventive measures

aimed at identifying and addressing the root causes

and conditions conducive to criminal activities at

tourist sites and infrastructure. They are also

responsible for promptly identifying individuals

inclined towards criminal behavior and taking

necessary measures to prevent it.

In this context, terms commonly associated with

the operations of Tourist Police Departments under

the Ministry of Internal Affairs include measures for

crime prevention, surveillance, public order

maintenance, early identification of potential criminal

behavior, and combating various forms of crime,

ranging from theft and robbery to terrorism and

extremism.

It's important to acknowledge that the terms

mentioned are derived from various sectors like

travel, law, and law enforcement. Therefore, it's

essential for Tourist Police personnel to understand

and adopt terminology from these areas. As

knowledge within a field expands, there's a trend

towards specialization and the creation of sub-

categories. This results in the emergence of

specialized terms tailored to specific needs within

these sub-domains. For example, specialized

vocabulary within internal affairs bodies, including

Tourist Police, Traffic Control, and Investigation

units, illustrates this concept. Additionally, many

fields now foster interdisciplinary research and

collaboration. Incorporating terminology from

diverse domains facilitates this collaboration, leading

to the emergence of hybrid or cross-disciplinary

terms.

5 CONCLUSION

Tourism has a rich history in Uzbekistan, primarily

driven by commercial and religious motives. In

today's globalized world, its significance is once

again expanding, influenced by various factors

beyond language. Key tasks include standardizing

terminology, analyzing the criteria for normality and

nationality within self-referential contexts, and

proposing practical strategies for compiling tourist-

related lexicons. In summary:

• Despite the emergence of new terms

across various sectors, the Tourist Police

in Uzbekistan have yet to establish their

specific terminology.

• It's evident that terminology in this realm

draws from both legal and tourism

vocabularies.

• Producing dictionaries focused on

tourist terminology could significantly

improve communication in this evolving

sector.

• As knowledge advances within a field,

the language used to describe its

concepts and practices may also evolve.

This evolution might involve

introducing new terms to reflect

emerging ideas or refining existing

terms based on updated information.

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