Rana Oktaedr Mammadova

PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor
E-mail: Rana.Mammadova@au.edu.az

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0761-2792

Brief biographic information

Rana Oktaedr Mammadova was born on 27 September 1973 in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan.
In 1990, she graduated from Secondary School No. 189 in Baku

Education, scientific degree and titles

Associate Professor, 2010
Candidate of Sciences (PhD) in Philosophy, 2000
Doctoral Studies, Baku State University, Social Philosophy, 1997–2000
Bachelor’s Degree, Baku State University, Teacher of Sociology, 1990–1995, (Qualification: graduated with honors)

Professional activity

Azerbaijan University, Department of Organization of Social Work, Associate Professor, since 2024)
State Examination Center, Independent Expert, since 2006
Baku State University, Department of Social Work, Associate Professor, since 2017
Baku State University, Department of Sociology, Associate Professor, 2008–2017
Baku State University, Department of Sociology, Senior Lecturer, 2003–2008
Baku State University, Department of Sociology, Lecturer, 1995–2003

Research Areas

Inclusion of persons with disabilities into the emerging system of new social relations in Azerbaijan
Social structure and stratification
Social policy and social work
Public relations and social communications

Awards

Jubilee Medal “100th Anniversary of Baku State University (1919–2019)” awarded by the Republic of Azerbaijan (2019)
Laureate of the International Project “Young Scientists of Azerbaijan,” Vector International Science Center Award Commission (2003)

Grants

Research project entitled “Methodology for the Assessment of Residual Knowledge”, funded by the Science Development Foundation under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Grant No. EIF–2012-2(6)–39/30/5), 2012.

Scientific Publications

Books

Mammadova, R. Introduction to Social Work (Textbook for Higher Education Institutions). Baku: Füyuzat Publishing, 2024, 352 p.
Mammadova, R.O. Introduction to Social Work (Teaching Manual for Higher Education Institutions). Baku: Füyuzat Publishing, 2022, 208 p.
Mammadova, R.O. Introduction to Social Work (Teaching Manual). Baku: Ecoprint, 2019, 208 p.
Kazimzadeh, A.H., Abbasova, Q.Y., Mahmudova, R.M., Mammadova, R.O., Alizadeh, H.A. Methodology for the Formation of “Residual Knowledge” among Students (Monograph). Baku: Baku University Press, 2014, 220 p.

Articles

Mammadova, R.O. The Place of Religion and Ideology in the System of Social Relations. Worldview (Scientific Theoretical-Practical Journal), 2007, No. 6, pp. 60–75.
Mammadova, R.O. Public Relations in Azerbaijani Tourism. Philosophy: Scientific-Theoretical Journal, 2008, No. 2–3(11), pp. 157–168.
Mammadova, R.O. Advertising as a Sphere of Activity in Contemporary Azerbaijan. Article, 2009, pp. 387–389.
Mammadova, R.O. Youth Policy and the Specific Features of Its Implementation in Azerbaijan. Sociology (Əleumettanı), 2009, No. 1, pp. 32–34.
Mammadova, R.O. Social Factors Influencing the Dynamics of Marriages and Divorces in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Collected Articles, 2011, pp. 73–78.
Mammadova, R.O. The Sociocultural Factor of Change in Azerbaijani Society. Moscow, 2012, pp. 563–568.
Mammadova, R.O. Gender Relations in Azerbaijan: History, Trends, and Problems. Scientific Works, 2014, No. 2(23), pp. 140–146.
Mammadova, R.O. The Impact of Information and Communication Technologies and Social Networks on the Formation of New Social Relations in Azerbaijan. Theory and Practice, 2014, No. 2, pp. 211–218.
Mammadova, R.O. Aesthetic Relations in Contemporary Azerbaijani Society (A Sociological Approach). ISSN 1993-1824, 2014, No. 3(42), pp. 70–74.
Mammadova, R.O. The System of Social Relations. Proceedings of Baku University, 2014, No. 2, pp. 58–69.
Mammadova, R.O. Development and Prospects of Public Relations in Contemporary Azerbaijan. Scientific Works, 2014, No. 1, pp. 12–21.
Mammadova, R.O. Azerbaijan: Cooperation in Science and Education as a Mechanism for Integration into the Global Community. Education and Upbringing (Minsk), 2015, No. 1, pp. 56–61.
Mammadova, R.O. Employment and Unemployment as Socio-Economic Relations in Contemporary Azerbaijani Society. Scientific Works, 2015, No. 3, pp. 158–160.
Mammadova, R.O. The Migration Process in Azerbaijan and Its Impact on the Formation of New Social Relations (Sociological Aspect). IMCOFE, 2015, pp. 100–108.
Mammadova, R.O. Spiritual Relations in the Sphere of Art. IMCOFE, 2016, pp. 132–140.
Mammadova, R. People with Hearing Impairments in the System of Social Relations in Azerbaijan. Scientific Works, 2019, No. 1, pp. 34–40.
Mammadova, R.O. Persons with Health Disabilities as Subjects of Social Relations in Azerbaijan. News of the Pedagogical University, 2019, No. 2, pp. 181–189.
Mammadova, R., & Eyvazova, T. The Problems Faced by Elderly People with Health Disabilities in Their Integration into Society. 2nd International Conference on Social Work and Social Research, Baku, 2025, pp. 82–86.
Mammadova, R.O. Legal and Illegal Behavior of the Individual in Society. Bulletin of Baku University. Series of Social and Political Sciences, 2004, No. 4, pp. 147–156.
Mammadova, R. Collection of Curricula for the Specialization “Social Work in Various Spheres of Life and Activity” for Master’s Degree Programs. Baku, 2006, pp. 129–143.
Mammadova, R.O. Civil Society and Social Stratification. Bulletin of Baku State University. Series of Social and Political Sciences, 1999, No. 1-1, pp. 187–196.

Conference Abstracts

Mammadova, R.O. Social Stratification in the Human Dimension. Works of Young Researchers. Baku: Baku University Press, 1994, pp. 37–45.
Mammadova, R.O. Social Factors Influencing the Nature of Marital and Family Relations in Contemporary Azerbaijan. Conference Proceedings, Novosibirsk, 2012, pp. 36–41.
Mammadova, R.O. The Concept and Status of Civil Society. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference of Postgraduate Students and Young Researchers of Baku State University named after M.E. Rasulzadeh. Baku, 1998, pp. 22–23.
Mammadova, R.O. Entrepreneurs as a New Social Group. Proceedings of the Republican Scientific Conference of Postgraduate Students and Young Researchers of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Baku, 1998, pp. 95–96.
Akhmedli, J., & Mammadova, R.O. Trends in the Dynamics of Social Structure and the Necessity of Changes in the Management System. Proceedings of the Scientific-Theoretical Conference of the Higher Diplomatic College, Baku, 1999, pp. 225–233.
Mammadova, R.O. Trends in the Transformation of the Social Structure of Azerbaijani Society. Dirçəliş – XXI Century, Baku, September 1999, pp. 87–92.
Mammadova, R.O. Social Structure as a System. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference of Postgraduate Students and Young Researchers, Vol. II, 23–24 February 1999, Baku, 1999, pp. 78–79.
Mammadova, R. Ever-Young Teacher Jamil. In: The Greatness of Jamil Ahmadli. Higher Diplomatic College, Baku, 2001, pp. 244–245.
Mammadova, R.O. The Importance of Sociology in the Study of International Relations. Baku, 2001, pp. 44–46.
Mammadova, R.O. On Certain Innovative Methods Applied in Teaching Sociology. Baku, 2002, pp. 12–14.
Mammadova, R.O. The Social Nature of Deviant Behavior. Baku, 2002, pp. 64–65.
Mammadova, R. Forms and Types of Conflicts and Conflict Situations. Higher Diplomatic College, Baku, 2002, pp. 142–144.
Mammadova, R., & Kocharli, N. Features of the Japanese Management System: Traditional and Modern Aspects. Higher Diplomatic College, Baku, 2002, pp. 144–148.
Mammadova, R.O. From the History of the Formation of Social Structure Concepts. Western University, Baku, 2003, pp. 83–85.
Mammadova, R. The Dialectics of War and Peace as a Sociological Category. Higher Diplomatic College, Baku, 2003, pp. 108–113.
Mammadova, R.O. The Social Nature of Crime. Baku, 2004, pp. 21–22.
Mammadova, R.O. Advertising as a Sphere of Activity in Contemporary Azerbaijan. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, Baku, 2009, pp. 387–389.
Mammadova, R.O. Youth Policy and the Specific Features of Its Implementation in Azerbaijan. Sociology (Əleumettanı), 2009, No. 1, pp. 32–34.
Mammadova, R.O. Dialogue of Cultures as a Factor in the Development of Social Relations. Conference Proceedings, Baku, 2017, pp. 94–96.
Mammadova, R.O. Specific Features of Social Work with Persons with Health Disabilities (Persons with Disabilities) in Azerbaijan. Conference Proceedings, Saint Petersburg, 2018, pp. 49–51.
Mammadova, R.O. The Influence of Social Processes on the Crime Rate in Azerbaijan. Conference Proceedings, Vladimir, 2010, pp. 236–243.

Courses Taught

Program Evaluation and Monitoring
Social Policy
Human Behavior in the Social Context
Research Methods in Social Work