Baku, April 17, 2025 – The Young Scientists and Specialists Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) organized an educational seminar titled “From Research to Publication: Standards of Modern Scientific Publications and Digital Tools.” The event took place at the ANAS Main Building in the Small Assembly Hall.

The seminar aimed to:

Introduce young researchers to international scientific publishing standards;

Provide information on digital tools widely used in academic work;

Equip participants with essential knowledge to enhance their scientific reputation.

Key Speaker and Topics

The seminar featured a presentation by Dr. Lala Aliyeva, Associate Professor at the Faculty of History of Baku State University and PhD in History. Her comprehensive talk covered:

The importance of the ORCID system for researcher identification;

An overview of international scientific databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar);

Principles of preparing scientific articles in compliance with international requirements;

Effective use of modern digital tools in academic research.

Active Participation and Discussions

The event saw active participation from the institute’s staff, doctoral candidates, and young researchers. Attendees engaged in lively discussions, exchanged ideas on the topic, and had their questions answered.

The seminar provided valuable insights into scientific publishing best practices and digital research tools, contributing to the professional development of emerging scholars in archaeology and anthropology.