Knowledge Hub

Georgian Medical Journal

GMJ Knowledge Hub

Author Development · Continuing Education · Curated Evidence

Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG) · Open Access · Free of Charge · CC BY 4.0

The GMJ Knowledge Hub is the official learning and evidence platform of the Georgian Medical Journal, operated by the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). It brings together, in a single structured environment, the resources needed to develop scientific authors, deliver continuing public health education, and connect curated evidence to the journal's thematic issues.

The Hub is organized as a guided pathway — beginning with practical support for writing and publishing a first scientific article, expanding into open learning through Sheni Academy, linking to the broad public health communication work of sheniekimi.ge, and opening into five curated thematic knowledge sections that accompany GMJ special issues. All content is provided free of charge.

Part 1 · Scientific Writing & Publication Support

The complete set of tools, guides, and editorial procedures supporting students, early-career researchers, and first-time authors from manuscript preparation to publication.

GMJ Author Toolkit — Primary Resource

The GMJ Author Toolkit is the central and most comprehensive resource for authors. It consolidates the full publication pathway — article development, manuscript structure, reporting standards (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE), Vancouver referencing, ICMJE authorship requirements, ethical declarations, and submission readiness — into one curated guide aligned with GMJ editorial policies.

 

GMJ Author Toolkit

Comprehensive guidance covering scientific writing, manuscript structure, peer review, reporting standards, and submission readiness.

 Open Toolkit →

GMJ Podcasts — Editorial Insight Series

 

Conversations with editors, reviewers, and experienced authors on the practice of scientific publishing.

— Why Publishing Matters in Academic and Professional Development
— Common Mistakes in First Scientific Articles
— Editorial Decision-Making: Insights from Journal Practice

Monthly Research Clinic

 

An open online session held once per month, offering direct dialogue between participants and the GMJ editorial team.

— Live questions and answers with editors and experts
— Discussion of common challenges in scientific writing and submission
— Practical recommendations for strengthening manuscripts

Dates and registration links are announced on a rolling basis.

Editorial Support Pathway

 

Active participants in Knowledge Hub activities may receive structured editorial feedback on draft manuscripts and guided support toward submission to the Georgian Medical Journal. The pathway is designed to raise manuscript quality and improve the likelihood of successful publication, without replacing the formal peer-review process.

Part 2 · Sheni Academy — E-Learning Platform

Structured online courses delivered on an open learning platform, with certificates of completion.
 

Sheni Academy

The dedicated e-learning platform hosting short, structured courses for students, early-career researchers, and health professionals. Each course is practice-oriented and issues a certificate upon completion.

— How to Write Your First Scientific Article
— Understanding Peer Review and Responding to Reviewer Comments
— How to Publish in Indexed Journals
— Research Ethics and ICMJE Authorship Standards
— Reporting Guidelines in Practice (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA)

 Enter Platform →

Part 3 · Public Health Communication — sheniekimi.ge

Georgia's largest public health promotion portal — evidence translated into accessible content for the general population.
 

sheniekimi.ge — Your Doctor

The widest-reaching Georgian-language public health promotion platform, delivering evidence-based health information, preventive guidance, and patient education to the general public. Operated in partnership with the Sheni digital media ecosystem, it serves as Georgia's primary channel for translating scientific evidence from GMJ and international sources into accessible public health messages.

Core focus areas: disease prevention, vaccination, nutrition and lifestyle, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, mental health, medication safety, and health system literacy.

 Visit sheniekimi.ge →

Part 4 · Thematic Knowledge Sections

Five curated domains connecting international guidelines, systematic reviews, expert analyses, and practical tools to GMJ thematic issues.
 

UEMS / Research Methods & Scientific Writing

Tools, guidelines, and educational content supporting scientific writing and research methodology, aligned with European public health training standards.

Connected Special Issue:
UEMS Public Health Platform — GMJ Thematic Issue

 Open Section →
 

Global Health Accountability (IAP)

Reports, policy documents, and analytical materials on Independent Accountability Panel frameworks and global health governance.

Connected Special Issue:
Global Health Accountability (IAP) — GMJ Thematic Issue

 Open Section →
 

Migration & Health

Resources on migrant and refugee health, global frameworks, and health system responses to population mobility.

Connected Special Issue:
Migration & Health — GMJ Thematic Issue 2026

 Open Section →
 

Weight Management & Lifestyle Health

Evidence-based resources on weight management, dietary supplements, physical activity, and the prevention of non-communicable diseases.

Connected Special Issue:
Weight Management & Supplements — GMJ Thematic Issue 2026

 Open Section →
 

Healthcare Accreditation & Systems

Materials on healthcare accreditation, quality and patient safety, health systems strengthening, and governance.

Connected Special Issue:
Healthcare Accreditation — GMJ Thematic Issue

 Open Section →
 

What Each Thematic Section Contains

International guidelines and policy frameworks · Systematic reviews and landmark scientific publications · Educational videos and training materials · Practical tools and implementation resources · Selected GMJ articles and expert analyses

Who the Knowledge Hub Serves

— Students in medicine, public health, and related disciplines
— Early-career researchers and first-time authors
— Healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers
— Researchers seeking curated evidence across public health domains
— The general public accessing health information through sheniekimi.ge

 

Connection to GMJ Publications

Every part of the Knowledge Hub is linked to the scholarly work of the Georgian Medical Journal. Author development feeds future submissions; Sheni Academy trains the skills required for peer-reviewed publication; sheniekimi.ge disseminates GMJ evidence to the public; and thematic sections accompany and extend GMJ special issues.
 

GMJ Commitment

The Georgian Medical Journal is committed to research integrity, academic capacity building, and equitable access to health knowledge. All Knowledge Hub resources are provided free of charge, reflecting the journal's mission to strengthen public health science and practice in Georgia and internationally. · gmj.ge