 Following the presidential decrees dated January 12, 2004 and 5 May 2004, the Encyclopedia of Azerbaijan was a part of ANAS and the Scientific Center of the National Encyclopedia of Azerbaijan was established.The Presidium is currently located in the historical Ismailiyya building on Istiglaliyyat Street in the center of Baku.The functions of Azerbaijan National Academy of Science include organization of scientific activity; carrying out scientific researches covering various scientific fields; coordinating and directing scientific researches of all scientific organizations and universities across the country; implementing state policy on scientific.