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Article PRODded with reason "Non-notable journal. Not indexed in any selective databases, no independent sources. Does not meet WP:NJournals or WP:GNG." Article de-PRODded by creator after adding multiple sources. Some of those are trivial (ISSN, Columbia University Library), are not independent (The International Information & Library Review), or are simple press releases. PROD reason therefore still stands, hence: Delete. Randykitty (talk) 16:26, 20 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Academic journals, Politics, and Azerbaijan. Randykitty (talk) 16:26, 20 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

As the author of the article, I want to emphasize that Baku Dialogues is a legitimate, peer-reviewed journal with significant academic value. It is published by ADA University, a reputable institution, and includes notable articles by respected authors like Svante Cornell, a recognized scholar in geopolitics.

The PROD reason for deletion overlooks key factors that demonstrate the journal's credibility. Baku Dialogues is included in the Columbia University Library, which has a rigorous selection process, making its inclusion an important indicator of academic relevance. Dismissing this as "trivial" undermines the value of academic libraries, which play a crucial role in scholarly work. It’s important to note that Columbia University Press is an established academic publisher, and its inclusion of Baku Dialogues reflects the journal's academic credibility. The issue of "independence" does not apply here, as the journal’s value should be assessed based on its academic recognition, citations, and inclusion in respected institutions, not on political or biased grounds.

While the journal may not yet be indexed in selective databases like Scopus or Google Scholar, it is listed in essential academic sources, such as the ISSN database and WorldCat. These global databases show the journal's recognition in the academic community. The journal's content has also been referenced by respected institutions like the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program.

Independent news sources like 1news.az, Azerbaijan-news.az, and the AZERTAC provide objective coverage of the journal and contribute to its notability. Additionally, works like S.E. Cornell’s article cite Baku Dialogues, further proving its academic impact. Keep Wiseuseraze (talk) 16:55, 20 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Merge to ADA University. Non-notable journal. Headbomb {t · c · p · b} 08:11, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Merge with ADA University: ISSN databade and WorldCat are not selective databases. The CIAO database may contribute as a selective database but there would need to be more than just this. The references added are press releases or are otherwise not independent of ADA University. Nevertheless, it's reasonable that someone looking for this journal could be redirected to the university's article, where information about their publications can be provided in short form. Reconrabbit 16:13, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

  @Reconrabbit Thank you for your detailed input. I’m curious about your reasoning regarding the claim that the sources, such as press releases, think tanks, research institutes, researchers, news sites, and even the UNESCO site, are not independent of ADA University. Could you clarify how you reached the conclusion that these sources have affiliations with ADA University? Additionally, I researched and reached new references from reputable research institutes such as the Atlantic Council, The Washington Institute, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Pepperdine University School of Public Policy. Most of these organizations' researchers have published articles in Baku Dialogues Journal or these organizations cited the journal. Do you also claim that all these sources are not independent from ADA University, which is only the publisher of the journal. Wiseuseraze (talk) 01:08, 22 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]