Territory Of Azerbaijan Research Articles

Climatic changes and their impact on living organisms

One of the issues that the world is currently concerned about is climate change. Climate change and its impact on the living world are of even greater concern to the world community. The recent changes in the atmosphere and unstable weather conditions are felt not only in Azerbaijan but also in many countries of the world. From numerous studies conducted over the last five years, it has become known that over the last hundred years, the average temperature on Earth has increased by 0.7 degrees Celsius (Mammadov, Khalilov, 2006: 222; 318). However, anthropogenic factors are mainly involved in the temperature rise. And the basis of anthropogenic factors are gases, nitrous oxide, nitrogen oxide, chlorofluoride compounds, carbon, methane, etc., causing thermal effects. For this reason, blizzards, thunderstorms, droughts, floods, and heavy rains, which are occurring everywhere, have intensified. Whereas in the oceans the water surface has warmed to a depth of 1,000 meters, this has recently changed to a depth of 2,000 meters. This leads to the formation of hot streams. Climate underlies all changes in general. These processes are also taking place in Azerbaijan. Only for the last hundred years has the average annual temperature on the territory of Azerbaijan increased by 0.4-1.3 degrees. Also, the number and strength of floods in mountain rivers in Azerbaijan increase every year. The factors influencing temperature changes in Azerbaijan are the Caspian Sea and the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountains. The presence of the Caspian Sea mitigates the effects of climate change in Azerbaijan (Kurayev, 2006: 16). There are also changes that occur independently of human activity. These changes fundamentally affect the processes occurring in the atmosphere and the health of living organisms, including humans. Increased solar activity, displacement of the Earth, the Moon, and other planets, methane entering the atmosphere, volcanic eruptions, etc. are examples of this. One of the most pressing problems on Earth is global warming and its complications. Global climate variability is based on the inexorable rise in temperature. Warming leads to climate change, ecosystem disruption, extreme weather variability, sea level rise due to melting ice, and loss of biodiversity. This has a negative impact on human health, agricultural and food security, and the economy. To this purpose, our state is fully prepared for COP-29, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which it will host in 2024. All these activities will contribute in the near future. The different interactions of climate-forming factors in the world give rise to a rather large diversity of climates. The recent decrease in the amount of precipitation may lead to desertification in some areas of our republic.

The Problem of Drought in the Territory of Azerbaijan and Combat Measures

The article considers global and local climate change, and the problems associated with these changes. The increase in drought in the world and in Azerbaijan. The influence of various types of anthropogenic impact on the environment is studied. Measures to reduce their negative consequences are proposed. 52.4% of the total land fund of Azerbaijan is suitable for agriculture. The bulk of the soil is in arid areas (Kura-Araz lowland, including the Salyan, Mil, Mugan, Shirvan and Karabakh plains). Drought is also observed in the foothills of the Lesser Caucasus. Growing crops without irrigation is impossible. Problems arise in irrigating crop areas in dry years. The presence of drought in the summer months and a decrease in water resources negatively affect agriculture. The total water deficit in Azerbaijan in 2020 amounted to more than 0.2 km3. The water deficit may increase to 1.3 km3 in 2030 but may amount to 4-5 km3 in 2050. It is proposed to use current technologies in the country's natural resource management system.

Magnetic stratigraphy of Paleogene rocks of West Gobustan (Azerbaijan)

On the territory of Azerbaijan, Paleogene deposits are widespread and often have facies alteration.This article presents the results of joint magnetostratigraphic and biostratigraphic studies of Paleogene deposits of Western Gobustan (Azerbaijan) in order to clarify the boundaries of the Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene and Miocene. Paleogene deposits of the southern slope of Western Gobustan were chosen as the object of research. Paleomagnetic studies of the Azerbaijan’s Paleogene deposits showed frequent reversals of the geomagnetic field on the period. As a result of research the southern slope of the West Gobustan, the fact (frequent reversals of the geomagnetic field on the period) was confirmed. In the Lower Paleocene the two subzones of direct polarity were distinguished: Danian and Mons. The position of the reversal zone (R-zone) made it possible to draw the boundary between the Danian and Mons stages. The identification of a reversal paleomagnetic zone (reverse polarity) contributed to the determination of the boundary between the Mons and Tenes stages.

PhD in History Adjunct, Karoli Gaspar University, Budapest, Hungary

. The Savirs played an important role in the early medieval history of the Caucasian people, and many historical sources mention them. They had involved in the Byzantine-Persian wars during the 6th century, then actively participated in the struggles against the invading Arabs in the 6-7th centuries. Most historical sources considered them to be Huns. They lived on the western part of the Caspian Sea, and we can find early historical sources, which mentioned them on the eastern parts of the Black Sea. Traces of the steppe horsemen can still be found in some parts of Azerbaijan, where some monuments preserved their memories. Archaeological excavations revealed their material culture almost the whole territory of Azerbaijan. In my presentation, I would present the memories left behind by the Savirs, referring some ancient historical sources and results of the archaeological excavations as well. Keywords: Huns, Savirs, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Nomads, Byzantine, Persia

Plant Formations Found in Xerophytic (Arid) Sparse Forests in the Azerbaijan Territory and Their Protection

Based on the ecological and geobotanical studies conducted in xerophytic (arid) sparse forests in the territory of Azerbaijan and the study of the relevant literature, a classification scheme was developed taking into account xerophytic tree species that form such groups as Caragana grandiflora DC. and Astragalus microcephalus Willd. In the course of the study, based on phytocoenological principles, a xerophytic (arid) sparse forest type of vegetation was noted in the Turyanchay Reserve, in the mountainous part of the Lankaran-Yardymli district, in Nakhchivan and the Gabala district located on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus. It was established that this type of vegetation consists of 1 formation class, 2 formation groups and 2 associations. A geobotanical description and species composition of the formations was carried out and it was established that the sparse forests of Caraganeta-Pistacetum-Juniperosum, found in the leguminous shrubs, need protection from the negative impact of anthropogenic factors. And this, in turn, creates the basis for the conservation of plant formations found in the forest ecosystems of Azerbaijan.

Anatomical Structure of Some Dying Plants of the Lesser Caucasus

The article provides information about the morpho-anatomical and coloring properties of some plants of the Lesser Caucasus, common in the territory of Azerbaijan. The distribution zones of species are indicated, anatomical studies are carried out, and both permanent and diagnostic structural indicators of taxa are determined. It was found that plants in the mountain zone develop characteristic features: thickening of the leaf blade; strong development of palisade parenchyma; a decrease in the volume of stomata, but an increase in their number; thickening of the membrane and cuticle of epidermal cells, formation of dense hair; reduction and compaction of cells.

Biomagnetostratigraphy of the Eastern Gobustan’s paleogene rocks

On the territory of Azerbaijan, Paleogene deposits are widespread and often have facies alteration. To address the issues of stratigraphic, paleogeography, facies and paleoecological directions, a detailed stratigraphic basis of both the region as a whole and its individual sections is required. This article presents the results of joint magnetobiostratigraphic studies of the Paleogene deposits of the Greater Caucasus (Azerbaijan) in order to clarify the boundaries of the Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene and Miocene. Biostratigraphically dated Paleogene deposits of the Khilmili, Pirakushkul, Dzhangi sections (southern slope of the Greater Caucasus) were chosen as the object of study. Paleomagnetic studies of the Paleogene deposits of Azerbaijan showed frequent reversals of the geomagnetic field of this period. The results of scientific studies of the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus confirmed this fact. We have identified two paleomagnetic zones: 1) Khorem (Maastrichtian 70 Ma - Eocene 45 Ma) (zones of reverse polarity prevail in it, but the upper part of the Paleocene has a direct polarity) and 2) Sogdiana (RN-Oligocene and Miocene - characterized by alternating direct and reverse polarity paleomagnetic field). In the Lower Paleocene, 2 subzones of direct polarity were distinguished: Danian and Selandian. The position of the R-zone made it possible to draw the boundary between the Danian and Selandian stages. The identification of a paleomagnetic zone of reverse polarity contributed to the determination of the boundary between the Selandian and Thanetian stages. This result was confirmed by identifying changes in the micro-faunistic composition of deposits and observing the nature of variations in micro-floristic complexes. Such a paleomagnetic zone of reverse polarity is the benchmark (plug) for establishing the boundary between the Mons and Thanetian stages. Keywords: paleomagnetism; southern slope of the Greater Caucasus; Paleogene; magnetostratigraphic boundaries.

Ethnopharmacological Properties of Some Plants of the Asteraceae Family which Are Distributed in the Territory of Azerbaijan

The article provides information about the ethnopharmacological and nutritional properties of some plants of the Asteraceae family, common in Azerbaijan and widely used in folk medicine. Although ethnic knowledge is passed down from generation to generation, some information is forgotten if not documented. Therefore, we set ourselves the goal of studying plants of the Asteraceae family, as well as their use in ethnopharmacology. The organs and phases of plants used as medicines have been clarified, and their nutritional value has been determined. It has been established that members of the family are eaten both raw and cooked. Medicinal value varies. Species of the Asteraceae family are mainly used for diabetes, infectious diseases, and also as an expectorant, choleretic, and anticancer agent.

Catalogue of Palamocladium euchloron (Müll. Hal.) Wijk et Margad. (Hypnales, Brachytheciaceae) specimens deposited in the State Museum of Natural History NASU, Lviv, Ukraine

The species Palamocladium euchloron (Müll. Hal.) Wijk et Margad. is distributed in Southern Europe (Greece), in the Caucasus, in Asia (Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, China). Findings in the Mountainous Crimea: Kirovskyi district, Agarmysh Mt. in the vicinity of the Old Crimea town, Old Crimea; Khapkhal Gorge near the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall on the East Ulu-Uzen River, Crimean Nature Reserve, upper reaches of the Alma River; Bakhchysaraiskyi district, near the Bakhchysarai town, Sokolyne and Mashyne villages, Chufut-Kale rock . The species is scientifically significant as a relict (tertiary) one. This moss grows on the soil, on shaded limestone rocks and stones in oak and beech forests. The plant is dioecious. In the Crimea it does not form sporogonies and reproduces vegetatively. Palamocladium euchloron (Müll. Hal.) Wijk et Margad. is protected in the Crimean Nature Reserve, Khapkhalskyi hydrological reserve and the Agarmyskyi Forest landmark of nature . The species is recorded for the Staryi Krym vicinity in the work of M.P. Slobodian . The species is given in the study of fossil Pliocene bryoflora for the territory of Poland . Specimens of the Palamocladium euchloron (Müll. Hal.) Wijk et Margad., represented in the SMNH collection, were collected from the territory of the Crimean Peninsular (Bakhchysarai (Slobodian, 1969), Kirovsky district (Slobodian, 1966), Sudak town (Slobodian, 1968), Sokolyne village (Slobodian, 1969), Mashyne village (Slobodian, 1969), Golovkinskyi waterfall (Melnychuk, 1954); from the territory of Krasnodar Krai (Russia) territory were collected in Krasnaia Poliana (Lazarenko, 1937), from the territory of Azerbaijan near Novo-Alekseevka village (Окснер, 1936). The museum collection contains 14 specimens of Palamocladium euchloron (Müll. Hal.) Wijk et Margad. Two specimens are exsiccates (Institutum Botanicum nomine V.L. Komarivii Academiae Scientiarum URSS, 1961). Samples were collected by M.P. Slobodian, V.M. Melnychuk, A.S. Lazarenko, A.M. Oksner. Exsiccates were collected by I.I. Abramov and A.L. Abramova. Most specimens were collected in the second half of the 20th century. The specimens of A.S. Lazarenko and A.M. Oksner belong to the first half of the 20th century. The species has been included into the Red Data Book of Ukraine with conservation status: Rare. This article was written with the support of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, call 2022.01 «Science for the Recovery of Ukraine in the War and Post-War Periods» the project 2022.01/0013 «Digitization of natural history collections damaged as a result of hostilities and related factors: development of protocols and implementation on the basis of the State Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine». The contents of this article do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine and are the sole responsibility of the State Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine.

Политические возможности и риски открытия Зангезурского коридора, его роль в повышении транспортной связанности на Южном Кавказе

This article assesses the potential of using the Zangezur corridor linking the main territory of Azerbaijan with the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) within the framework of the West-East international transport corridor projects. The key risks of implementing this project in the absence of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the incompleteness of the border delimitation process are highlighted. The positions of other parties interested in increasing transport connectivity in the South Caucasus – Turkey, Iran and Russia – are analyzed. It is stated that the main problem in the implementation of the Zangezur corridor is the lack of trust between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as the risk that Azerbaijan’s control over traffic along the route could be used to distort the existing balance of power in the region. The solution to these problems is proposed through the creation of a platform for constructive dialogue between Armenia, Azerbaijan and stakeholders on general issues of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, including the corridor issue. The creation of an alternative route through Iran is also seen as an adequate solution in case Armenia is not ready for agreements.

Time and mechanism of formation of mud volcanoes in the South Caspian basin according to seismic data

There are 277 mud volcanoes located in the South Caspian basin and the Apsheron-Gobustan periclinal trough and the Lower Kura depression that open to it. On land there are 177 mud volcanic structures, from which steam, water, mud, gas and oil are constantly erupting at approximately 500 points. Mud volcanoes located in the Caspian Sea (about 100) also play an important role in the degassing (mainly methane) of the sedimentary layer of the earth’s crust. Based on the results of geological and geophysical research, it has been established that almost all mud volcanoes discovered on the territory of Azerbaijan are associated with hydrocarbon deposits. In the Oligocene – Lower Miocene, mainly in the Maikop time, a thick clayey stratum (Maikop) - source rocks – accumulated in the South Caspian depression. At the end of the Miocene, there was a sharp drop in erosion levels in this basin. As a result of the activity of several river systems (Pleo-Volga, Paleo-Kura, Paleo-Pirsagat, Paleo-Amu Darya) over the Maikop clay deposits, a system of alternating layers of low and high density was formed with a total thickness of sediments of eight kilometers or more. The Maikop clay formations buried under this multilayer system, possessing the properties of a non-Newtonian fluid, created intrusions in the overlying environment, which at subsequent stages of development of the sedimentation basin became eruptive channels of mud volcanoes. The results of research using 3D seismic data made it possible to identify the mechanism of formation of mud volcanism, which, according to the authors, is associated with the migration of hydrocarbons from oil and gas source rocks to reservoir rocks, with the channels of mud volcanoes being considered as the main migration routes. Geological interpretation of seismic data shows that the formation of mud volcanoes in the South Caspian basin supposedly began from the beginning of the Miocene and continued in parallel during subsequent periods of development of the sedimentation basin. As the thickness of the sedimentary cover increased, mud volcanoes periodically became active.

Taxonomy of the VeronicaL. Genus in the North of the Lesser Caucasus

The territory of Azerbaijan is distinguished by a wide variety of vegetation. Most of the 5,000 plant species described in Azerbaijan grow in the north of the Lesser Caucasus. The composition of the Veronica L. genus, Plantaginaceae family has been studied. During the work, 21 species, 2 subspecies were identified. There are 200 species of this genus throughout the world, 53 in the Caucasus, and 40 in Azerbaijan. The work provides a systematic annotated list of all identified species of the Veronica genus.

Islamic monuments in Azerbaijan in the XVIII-XIX centuries (based on the documents of the Russian State Military History Archive)

The article presents the history of Islamic religious monuments in the territory of Azerbaijan in the 18th and 19th centuries. The presented scientific article includes research on the mosques and religious beliefs of the population in the territory of Azerbaijan in the 18th and 19th centuries based on the documents of the Russian State Military History Archive. From the documents in the archival materials, it is clear that the most of the population are Muslim and Islamic religious monuments are the majority. The article relies on the drawings of the master plans of Azerbaijani cities kept in the funds of the Russian State Military History Archive. It is clear from the archive materials that economic and cultural life in Azerbaijani cities revolved around the mosques, especially the Friday mosques. Thus, the cities were erected not only around the palaces of khans and rulers, but around the Friday mosques, too. Also, at the end of the study, it is possible to come to the conclusion that Juma mosques functioned not only as the religious places of worship, but also as economic, cultural and social centers. In addition, the significance of the study of the documents stored in the Russian State Military History Archive is that it is possible to restore the historical appearance of Friday mosques in the present period from the drawings stored in its funds.

Cryptosporidium spp. and Eimeria spp. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriorina) of freshwater Cyprinid fish species in the Kura River basin in Azerbaijan territory.

This study aims to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium and Eimeria spp. oocysts in fish specimens in the river Kura. It was conducted during the 2021-2022 at two sites: Mingachevir reservoir in central Azerbaijan and in Neftchala district where the river finally enters the Caspian Sea through a delta of the Kura River estuary. The diagnosis of oocysts was performed microscopically. Fine smears from the intestine epithelial layers stained by Ziehl-Neelsen for Cryptosporidium oocysts. To identify Eimeria oocysts, each fish's faecal material and intestinal scrapings were examined directly under a light microscope in wet samples on glass slides with a coverslip. Results revealed a prevalence of Cryptosporidium and Eimeria species infections in fish hosts from both territories Rutilus caspicus, Alburnus filippi, Abramis brama orientalis and Carassius gibelio. Of 170 investigated fish specimens, 8.8% (15/170) were infected with Cryptosporidium species oocysts. Eimeria species oocysts were identified in 20.6% (35/170). The presence of Cryptosporidium and Eimeria infections in fish specimens are natural infections. However, their presence in fish species may be attributed to the age of the fish species and water pollution. This is the first report regarding the prevalence of Cryptosporidium oocysts in fish species in Azerbaijan.

Phytocenosis With the Participation of Species of the Gentiana L. Genus on the Territory of Azerbaijan

Gentian species are found in different types of vegetation in different regions of Azerbaijan. They are found mainly in grass, forest, rocky, shrub and forest types of vegetation. These species are widespread in natural phytocenosis and play an important role in the formation of the biomass of phytocenosis. The main types of phytocenosis with the participation of gentian on the territory of Azerbaijan are described. A cenotic characteristic is given.

“Böyük Ermənistan” xülyasının reallaşdırılması yolunda “məzlum erməni xalqı”nın azərbaycanlılara qarşı törətdiyi 31 mart soyqırımı

The policy of genocide carried out by Armenian nationalists against Azerbaijanis has a history of more than 200 years. The goal of this insidious policy was the expulsion of Azerbaijani people from their historical lands and the creation of a mythical state of “Great Armenia” in these territories. On March 31, 1918, under the leadership of the Dashnaktsutyun party with the help of the Red Army of Soviet Russia, the Azerbaijani population of Baku was subjected to genocide. The corpses of 57 Muslim women, whose ears and noses were cut off, and their bellies were torn open, were found in one of the neighborhoods in Baku. Armenians threw people alive into water wells, burning ovens, and oil wells, ripped apart pregnant women's bellies with bayonets, killed children with bayonets, nailed babies to walls, raped women, young girls, and old women. They hung men upside down by their legs, cut them in half with swords, crucified some of them on wooden beds, wrapped them in carpets and rugs and burned them alive, cut off people's hands and feet, and forced them to eat their own flesh under bayonets. Wild Armenian gangs burned Muslim clerics in the fire of bonfires lit from the Koran, the holy book of Islam. This was the true face of the Armenian nationalists who loudly shouted about “self-determination”, “autonomy” and “genocide”. The cruelty of Andranik, who made “necklaces” from children’s eyes, and other Armenians, knew no bounds. In March 1918, up to 20 thousand Azerbaijanians in Baku, and in 1917-1920 on the territory of Azerbaijan, more than 400 thousand Azerbaijani people were subjected to “genocide” by the Armenians. As the world ignores these atrocities, they are increasing.

On tectonic, lithological-stratigraphic, hydrological and hydrogeological features of the territory of Karabakh

Based on information from prospecting and exploration work in recent years, the article briefly discusses the tectonic structure, lithological-stratigraphic, hydrological and hydrogeological characteristics of the Karabakh territory. It is noted that hydrologically the entire territory of Azerbaijan, including the territory of Karabakh, the river network is unevenly located. The main rivers are Kendelanchay and Guruchay, taken from the springs of Mount Chakhmag in the Lesser Caucasus Ridge with their tributaries. The economic territory of Karabakh includes the Beylagan, Aghjabadi, Jabrayil, Khojavend regions, located in the southeastern foothill continuation of the Lesser Caucasus and bordered by the Araz River in the southeast, generally located at an altitude of 300 m above sea level, it is located in the southeast of the Karabakh Highlands.

Azerbaijani-Persian relations in 1918-1920: from territorial claims to diplomacy

The article examines the development of Azerbaijani-Persian relations in 1918–1920, when a newly formed state called Azerbaijan Democratic Republic appeared on the world map. Before the declaration of independence, the territory of Azerbaijan was a part of the Russian Empire, which received Azerbaijani lands as a result of the Russian-Persian wars in the first half of the 19th century. The Turkmenchay Treaty of 1828 defined the border separating Azerbaijan and Armenia from Persia and consolidated the division of Azerbaijan between the Russian Empire and Persia. As a result, the territory of Azerbaijan was divided into two parts - northern and southern, called Caucasian and Persian Azerbaijan respectively. The article is an attempt to fill the gap in the analysis of Azerbaijani-Persian relations in 1918-1920 in the domestic science. Historical, narrative and system methods were used as the main methods in the work on the article. The relevance of the article is conditioned by the possibility of revision of international treaties of historical significance. In particular, modern Iran has started revising the Turkmenchay Treaty of 1828. The revision of previously of earlier treaties may pose a threat to regional international relations and alter the territorial integrity of the states involved in the process. Understanding the historical development of the countries is important for building a foreign policy line at the present stage, including for Russia. Based on an analysis of foreign policy documents of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the author comes to the conclusion that Azerbaijani-Persian relations were ambiguous: if initially Persia declared its territorial claims to Azerbaijani lands, then Persia’s policy soon turned in the opposite direction, and the countries signed a number of agreements on foreign policy cooperation. The most important result of bilateral cooperation was the de jure recognition of Azerbaijan by Persia.

THE CHANGES OF THE AİR TEMPERATURE CHARACTERİSTİCS İN THE AZERBAİJAN TERRİTORY DURING GLOBAL CLİMATE CHANGES PERIOD

Background. Air temperature observation data covering the years 1981–2022 of about 70 hydrometeorological stations operating in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan were used in the study. In order to determine the influence of climate changes on the air temperature regime, the results of 1981–2010 were compared with the corresponding results of 2011–2022. Methods. In the study, the trend of monthly, seasonal and multiannual changes in air temperature was considered using mathematical, statistical and cartographic methods. Results. Studies show that the air temperature has increased by 0.90C at the country level. The positive anomaly has been reached to 1.3° C at the belt with an altitude of 2001–2500 m. The main high indicators were noted in highland regions. The temperature anomaly is in the range of 1.5–1.7° C, mostly in May and June months. Long-term temperature dynamics show that in 2001–2010 the temperature increase (0.057° C / 1 year) is observed. It was the warmest time during 1961–2022 comparing with previous decade. The results of the study can be used in the protection against climate changes, mitigation and studying the modern temperature regime. In addition, solar radiation can be used as an alternative energy source in flat areas where high air temperature indicators are observed. The results will be announced at the conference on climate change COP 29 (Conferences of the Parties), which will be held in Baku on November 11–22, 2024. Conclusions. The influence of climate changes in the air temperature regime in the territory of Azerbaijan will lead to the disruption of the traditional climate regime, the disappearance of the green landscape and expansion of semi-desert and arid landscape in the front mountainous areas, the increase of possible evaporation and the increasing of environmental crises such as drought at the 1000 m elevations. An increase in the radiation balance in Nakhchivan province may worsen the continentality of the climate type here. The increase in temperature in the Kura depression province will create conditions for the expansion of the semi-desert-arid climate in the piedmonts of the Greater Caucasus Mountains.

ASSESSMENT OF REGIONAL INNOVATION ACTIVITY

The purpose of the article is to assess innovation activity taking into account the role of innovation in the economic development of the region. As the object of the study, the authors took 10 economic regions, grouped according to their economic characteristics on the territory of Azerbaijan. This paper reviewed international experience in assessing innovation activities taking into account regional characteristics. In the article, as a result of the analysis of the factors determining innovative activity, factors suitable for Azerbaijan were selected. The region's innovative activity was assessed taking into account international criteria for calculating the innovation index. As a result, it can be used when calculating the innovation index of the Republic of Azerbaijan, when assessing regional economic development based on the innovation factor.