Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The next meeting of the Presidium of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences was held.

The event was attended by the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, members of the Presidium, heads of research institutions, department heads of the Presidium administration, and other relevant individuals.

Prior to the meeting, an exhibition dedicated to the scientific and organizational activities of the Division of the Chemical Sciences of ANAS and the “Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia” Scientific Center for the year 2024 was reviewed.

The meeting was opened with an introductory speech by Academician Isa Habibbeyli, who provided information about the agenda.

First, honorary certificates of ANAS were presented to Academician Vagif Farzaliyev, Academician Dilgam Taghiyev, Academician Abel Maharramov, and Academician Javad Abdinov.

The first issues discussed at the meeting were the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, dated December 28, 2024, on declaring the year 2025, the “Year of Constitution and Sovereignty” in the Republic of Azerbaijan and the tasks ahead of ANAS.

President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli noted that 2024 was remembered by significant events in the history of our country, the attention of the entire world was focused on Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan contributed to solving global issues by hosting the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at a high level. The head of ANAS highlighted that hosting COP29 in Azerbaijan is one of the most significant events in the history of our independence and organizing such a prestigious event in our country shows President Ilham Aliyev’s international reputation.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli mentioned that the past year was also remembered as the “Green World Solidarity Year”. In 2024, an extensive plan of activities was implemented in our country, including at ANAS. Tree-planting campaigns were conducted, and several scientific works and articles were published.

The Academician also noted that considering the full restoration of our territorial integrity and sovereignty under the leadership of the head of state, the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, and the 5th anniversary of our Victory in the Patriotic War, the year 2025 has been declared the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty” in the Republic of Azerbaijan. This decree would play an essential role in further strengthening of our independent statehood and educating new generations in the spirit of statehood.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli emphasized that today the Republic of Azerbaijan, as stated in the decree of the head of state, continues its independent policy more courageously and principally, in the condition of the new realities, based on the national interests of our people, confidently moves forward toward its strategic goals, relying on the requirements of the Constitution and its sovereign rights.

The head of ANAS underlined that the first Constitution of the independent Republic of Azerbaijan, prepared under the initiative and leadership of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, plays a significant role as a legislative base aimed at protecting the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of our country, as well as for building a legal and secular state. He emphasized that the Constitution, authored by the Great Leader, has also entered the history of Azerbaijan as the “Heydar Aliyev Constitution”.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli mentioned that the historic victory in the Patriotic War, which began in response to Armenia’s provocations on September 27, 2020, and the successful anti-terror measures carried out on September 19-20, 2023, led to the full restoration of our territorial integrity and sovereignty. These historic events are associated with the name of the Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev. By raising our State Flag in Khankendi, Khojaly, Khojavend, and Aghdara, the head of state declared to the entire world that our people are a victorious nation.

The head of ANAS noted that under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, our people are confidently moving towards the strategic goals. With the special attention and care of the head of state, during the full restoration of our territorial integrity and sovereignty, ANAS has entered a special stage of development. Our scientists should focus on creating the scientific chronicle of this new historical period, conducting research aimed at expanding the country’s economic power and international relations, as well as strengthening public opinion.

After the speech of Academician Isa Habibbeyli, a relevant decision was made by the Presidium.   

The next issue discussed at the meeting was the events related to the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.

Noting that March 27, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Academician Isa Habibbeyli emphasized that, according to the relevant decision of the Presidium, a comprehensive action plan for the celebration of ANAS’s anniversary has been approved.

The President of ANAS stated that throughout the year, local and international conferences would be held, books and articles would be published, and exhibitions would be organized in connection with the 80th anniversary of the Academy. He also provided relevant instructions for the high-level scientific and organizational implementation of the action plan related to ANAS’s anniversary.

The next issue discussed at the meeting of the Presidium of ANAS was determining the date for the General Assembly of ANAS and approving its agenda.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli mentioned that there is a need to hold the General Assembly of ANAS, which brings together all members of the Academy, in order to discuss the reports on the results of scientific research works conducted in the scientific institutions and organizations of ANAS in 2024, the next stages of the wide-scale reforms being implemented within the Academy, as well as significant scientific results achieved in scientific and higher education institutions under the ministries and other state bodies. According to the new charter of ANAS, the determination of the time for holding the General Assembly and the preparation of the agenda of the General Assembly meetings are carried out by the Presidium of the Academy.

It was decided at the meeting that the General Assembly of ANAS would be held on February 21, 2025, and the agenda of the meeting was approved.

At the meeting, Doctor of Philology, Sarkhan Khaveri was appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of the “Philology and Art Studies” journal of the Division of Humanitarian Sciences of ANAS.

Later, the report on the scientific and scientific-organizational activities of the Division of Chemical Sciences of ANAS for 2024 was presented. The report was presented by the Vice President of ANAS, the Chairman of the Scientific Council of the division, Academician Dilgam Taghiyev.

Academician Dilgam Taghiyev mentioned that in 2024, 113 research works were conducted on 41 topics related to 12 issues in the scientific institutions under the Division of Chemical Sciences of ANAS, with 139 stages. Additionally, 2 topics, 58 works, and 139 stages were completed, and 6 of these research works have been applied.

He noted that significant scientific results were achieved by the employees of the division during the reporting year.

Providing information about the publication activities of the scientific institutions under the division, Academician Dilgam Taghiyev said that in 2024, 9 books, 16 monographs (3 of them abroad), 435 articles (229 abroad), 677 theses (208 abroad), 5 textbooks, and science books of the employees of the division were published. Of these articles, 283 were published in impact factor journals included in the “Web of Science” and “Scopus” databases, and the works of the scientists were cited 5,720 times. The scientific institutions under the division submitted 51 patent applications, with 33 patents received in the republic and 2 abroad.

He also presented the scientometric indicators of the employees of the division, provided information on staff potential and training, steps taken to strengthen the integration of science and education, the popularization of science, the scientific journals of the division, international cooperation, and awards.

Then, Academician Adil Garibov, advisor to ANAS, Academician Vagif Abbasov, the general director of the Institute of Petrochemical Processes and Academician Abel Maharramov, head of the department at Baku State University, made speeches regarding the report and highly evaluated the  activities of the division in 2024.

After the discussions, Elmir Babayev, PhD in Chemistry and Chairman of the Young Scientists and Specialists Council of ANAS, announced the decision of the Presidium of ANAS. The decision stated that the report on the scientific and scientific-organizational activities of the Division of Chemical Sciences for 2024 was considered satisfactory, and it was decided to include the significant results achieved in annual report of ANAS. The division was also given relevant tasks.

Later, the report of the “Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia” Scientific Center on the scientific and scientific-organizational activities for 2024 was presented. The report was presented by the Deputy Director of the Center, Professor Shaig Ibrahimov.

It was noted that in 2024, the “Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia” Scientific Center worked on the preparation of the “Heydar Aliyev Encyclopedia” in connection with the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev as well as on the next volumes of the Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia.

In addition to the publication of numerous scientific materials, for ensuring the implementation of the relevant section of the action plan “On the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev”, as one of the most fundamental publications, under the initiative of the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, it was planned to prepare the “Heydar Aliyev Encyclopedia” at ANAS in 2023-2025. The wordlist of the “Heydar Aliyev Encyclopedia” designed by the Center, was discussed and approved at the meeting of the Presidium of ANAS on October 10, 2023.

The “Heydar Aliyev Encyclopedia” will include detailed materials on various topics, such as the National Leader’s contributions to the formation of state structures and state symbols of Azerbaijan, the drafting of the Constitution, military construction and the establishment of the national security system. It will provide a historical overview of activities carried out in the name of the Azerbaijani people and state, the development of ideology of Azerbaijanism, and efforts to strengthen commitment to humanism and democracy. The encyclopedia will also highlight his exceptional contributions to establishing and developing relations with foreign states and organizations, improving the economy of the country and social welfare of the population, organizing and advancing secondary and higher education, identifying priority directions in science, commissioning new healthcare facilities in the republic, transitioning to compulsory insurance, and the emergence of the Olympic movement in the country. In addition, the development of musical culture, artistic creativity, and museum work, the creation of historical and architectural reserves, the study of the country’s natural resources, etc. The speaker stated that initial versions of approximately 800 articles have been prepared in accordance with the wordlist, and work on their editing is currently underway.

In addition, in 2024, the 11th volume of the Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia was prepared by the scientific editorial departments of the Scientific Center and submitted for publication.

The scientific editorial offices of the “Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia” Scientific Center have prepared the initial editorial version of the articles for the 12th volume of the Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia and have submitted them for review by the editorial boards for scientific-literary control and bibliography, covering the relevant humanities and natural sciences. 

During the reporting year, the total number of articles prepared by all scientific editorial teams for inclusion in the next volumes of the Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia amounted to 3,861.

Following the report, the Presidium of ANAS adopted a resolution recognizing the report on the scientific and organizational activities of the “Azerbaijani National Encyclopedia” Scientific Center in 2024 as satisfactory.

At the meeting, a decision was also made regarding the 75th anniversary of Academician Fuad Aliyev, the Chairman of the Ganja Division of ANAS.

In conclusion, the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli gave appropriate instructions to organize events and exhibitions in all scientific research institutions and organizations of ANAS in connection with the 35th anniversary of the January 20 tragedy.

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

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