GMJ Evidence Hub: Weight, Supplements & Physical Activity

GMJ Evidence Hub: Weight Management, Dietary Supplements & Physical Activity

A Thematic Platform and Ongoing Academic Series · Georgian Medical Journal · PHIG
Active Platform Open Access Rolling Publication 2026

Hosted by the Georgian Medical Journal  ·  Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG)  ·  DOI prefix: 10.66636  ·  CC BY 4.0
 

About This Platform

The GMJ Evidence Hub is a dedicated thematic platform of the Georgian Medical Journal, designed to provide a structured, evidence-based environment for research, expert dialogue, and public health communication on weight management, dietary supplements, and physical activity. The platform integrates scientific evidence, academic expertise, and real-world practice, bringing together researchers, clinicians, academic institutions, fitness organizations, and practitioners into a unified ecosystem where science meets practice.

Scope of the Platform

 

Evidence-based weight management and obesity prevention
 

Scientific evaluation of dietary supplements, including safety, efficacy, and claims
 

Physical activity and exercise science
 

Behavioral and lifestyle interventions
 

Prevention and management of non-communicable diseases
 

Public health communication and misinformation analysis

What the Hub Provides

 

Evidence-informed guidance for professionals and the public
 

Critical and independent analysis of dietary supplements and fitness trends
 

Practice-oriented insights from clinical and real-world settings
 

Timely, evidence-based responses to emerging health misinformation

Science – Education – Practice Integration

Since 2024, this platform has been supported through collaboration between the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG), Georgia Active, fitness academies, academic institutions, and professional practitioners. This integrated model ensures that scientific evidence is translated into education and applied in practice, while real-world experience continuously informs research and policy development.

Our Objective

To establish a leading evidence-based platform in Georgia and the wider region, providing authoritative, reliable, and practical guidance on weight management, dietary supplements, and physical activity, while strengthening professional standards and contributing to improved public health outcomes.

Editorial Approach — Ongoing Thematic Series

This thematic series is not organized as a standalone special issue. Instead, it is integrated across the regular GMJ publication cycle. Submissions are continuously encouraged. Where a sufficient body of relevant manuscripts is received within a given publication cycle, they are curated as a dedicated thematic section within that issue.

This approach ensures continuity of the topic while maintaining clarity and coherence in the journal's structure.

Call for Contributions

GMJ invites submissions from researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, nutritionists, exercise scientists, and practitioners. All submissions undergo editorial assessment and peer review in accordance with GMJ standards, ensuring scientific rigor, methodological transparency, and open-access dissemination.

Submit a manuscript →

Platform Resources

 

GMJ Knowledge Hub

Weight, Supplements & Physical Activity — Curated Resources

Curated international evidence, guidelines, and resources on weight management, dietary supplements, physical activity, and nutrition — organized for professionals, researchers, and the public.

 Open Knowledge Hub →
 

Editorial Note

This platform is an independent academic initiative of the Georgian Medical Journal and the Public Health Institute of Georgia. It does not represent the official positions of any regulatory or governmental body. Open Access  ·  CC BY 4.0  ·  DOI prefix: 10.66636  ·  Updated April 2026.