In order to develop scientific research at the international level and improve the scientific indicators of the university, a training was organized at the initiative of the Research and Development Department at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The training was conducted by Saida Sak, the official representative of Elsevier, one of the world's leading scientific publishing companies, in Azerbaijan. The training was attended by faculty, graduate and doctoral students.

Saida Sak provided detailed information on the capabilities of the Scopus scientific database, search and analysis of scientific articles, tracking citation indicators, calculating h-index and other scientific metrics. The participants were also explained effective search methods on the Scopus platform, selection of research topics, expansion of international scientific cooperation opportunities, and the processes of sending articles to high-impact factor journals. Saida Sak also answered questions related to indexing criteria, article acceptance procedures, scientific ethics, and copyright.      

During the training, discussions were held on increasing the efficiency of AzTU's scientific activities, strengthening its visibility in the international scientific space, and more efficient management of the institutional profile database.

Finally, the importance of developing scientific activities at AzTU in accordance with international standards, increasing the number of articles published in international scientific journals, and strengthening the university's position in the global scientific space was emphasized.