BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 7. bp today announced the
completion of a social investment project focused on the
publication of three forward-looking books in Azerbaijani on open
science, artificial intelligence and the clean energy transition,
Trend reports via the
company.
The initiative is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to
supporting education and long-term capacity building in Azerbaijan,
as well as contributing to the country’s energy transition.
The project resulted in the publication of one newly developed
book and the Azerbaijani translation of two internationally
recognized books:
- “12 Modules for Learning Open Science” - this newly developed
book introduces the principles and practices of open science,
including open access and responsible use of research data. It aims
to strengthen understanding of global best practice in open
science, encourage the use of open research data in education and
research, and help researchers navigate data disclosure and
protection. The book is co-authored by Ilgar Orujov, chairman of
the Azerbaijan Young Scientist, Doctorate and Master's Society
Public Union; Ruslan Rahimli, lead researcher at the Anthropology
Centre of the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences; and Manuela Hargassner
Delpos, an international labour market expert and researcher. - “In AI We Trust: Power, Illusion and Control of Predictive
Algorithms” by Helga Nowotny – translated into Azerbaijani, this
book explores how predictive algorithms and artificial intelligence
are reshaping perceptions of the future, uncertainty and control.
It examines the social, ethical and institutional implications of
artificial intelligence, highlighting the limits of technocentric
thinking and the importance of recognizing uncertainty. The
publication aims to promote informed discussion on artificial
intelligence among Azerbaijan’s scientific and academic
community. - “The Clean Energy Transition: Policies and Politics for a Zero
Carbon World” by Daniel J. Fiorino – also translated into
Azerbaijani, this book provides an overview of the technologies,
policies and political challenges involved in achieving a clean
energy transition. It focuses on pathways to decarbonization,
including energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification and
other low carbon solutions, while emphasizing the need for strong
policy frameworks. The book is intended to support students,
researchers and professionals interested in energy policy and
sustainability.
"Supporting education and knowledge sharing has always been a
key focus of bp’s social initiatives in Azerbaijan. Although the
publications presented today cover different fields, they are
united by a common purpose - addressing the key challenges of the
modern world through sustainable and responsible development in
science, energy and technology. By publishing these books, we aim
to improve access to global thinking in open science, artificial
intelligence and clean energy, enabling local researchers, students
and policymakers to engage with new ideas, strengthen the country’s
scientific capacity and foster informed discussion on the
technologies and policies shaping our future," Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli
OBE, bp vice president for the Caspian region said.
The total cost of the project, including the development and
printing of the new publication, as well as the translation and
publication of two international books, is 152,938 AZN
($90,000).
The project was implemented by The Azerbaijan Young Scientist,
Doctorate and Master's Society Public Union (Azərbaycan Gənc Alim,
Doktorant və Magistrlar Cəmiyyəti İctimai Birliyi).
