Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The results of admission to doctoral studies and dissertation program on preparation of doctor of philosophy and doctor of sciences at the Academy for 2024 were discussed at the meeting of the Presidium of ANAS. 

The event was attended by the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, members of the Presidium, heads of departments of the Presidium administration, directors of scientific institutions and organizations, individuals admitted to doctoral studies and dissertation program on preparation of doctor of philosophy and doctor of sciences at the Academy for 2024 as well as their scientific supervisors and advisors.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli opened the meeting with an introductory speech, congratulated the newly admitted doctoral students and dissertators, wishing them success in their future scientific activities.

The Academician underlined the importance of a modern approach in the issues of admission to doctoral studies and dissertation program in academic scientific institutions, as well as personnel training improvement. He emphasized the necessity of implementing systematic reforms in doctoral studies and dissertation programs, in response to the global challenges occurring worldwide.

The head of ANAS stated that in each scientific institution and organization of the Academy, department heads, corresponding members, and active members should give lectures to dissertation candidates and doctoral students once a year according to a unified schedule across various fields of specialization. This will positively impact the quality of their education: “Dissertation candidates and doctoral students should not be left alone with their scientific supervisors. To achieve positive results in the educational process, they should also receive instruction from specialists in different fields”.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that today sustainable development and socio-economic transformation are leading to noticeable changes in the fields of science and education. In this regard, he recommended that future doctoral and dissertation candidates prioritize topics that respond to the new ideas and challenges of the modern period for the prospective development of their respective scientific fields.

The Academician also pointed out that positive dynamics have been observed in this year’s admissions to doctoral and dissertation programs.

Afterwards, head of the Science and Education Department of the Presidium administration, Doctor of Philology Sarkhan Khaveri highlighted the relevant Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on approval of the admission plans for doctoral and dissertation candidate preparation for 2024.

In his speech, the department head underlined that one of the main issues observed at the doctoral level is the lack of a “scientific problem” in dissertation topics in some cases. Considering this, for the first time, an initiative was introduced in this year’s admission process. The criteria recommended to be taken into account in determining dissertation topics were provided to the scientific institutions, based on the order No. 184, dated September 25, 2024, by the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli.

He said that these criteria encompass the relevance of scientific problems of the topics, theoretical and methodological developments, contemporary challenges of the world, preference for interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research, the importance of applying artificial intelligence, digitalization, and information and communication technologies in the humanities and social sciences, the preparation of a scientific basis for the “Strong Azerbaijan Concept” and other requirements.

Subsequently, the topics of scientific works of individuals admitted to doctoral and dissertation programs for the preparation of Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Sciences for 2024 in the Humanities and Social Sciences divisions of ANAS were discussed.

After the discussions, the dissertation topics and scientific supervisors were approved.

In conclusion, Academician Isa Habibbeyli provided recommendations and instructions to the heads of institutes and organizations, as well as to the scientific supervisors and advisors.

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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