About the Journal

Georgian Biomedical and Medical Nexus (GBMN) — formerly Georgian Biomedical News — is a free-access, peer-reviewed biomedical scientific journal published online and in print. ISSN (Online): 2720-8796.

Focus and Scope

GBMN publishes original research, clinical cases, review articles and commentary across the full range of biomedical and clinical disciplines. The journal welcomes contributions from Georgian and international authors and is committed to disseminating high-quality biomedical science freely to readers worldwide.

Topics and medical specialties covered by the journal: Allergology/Immunology; Anatomy; Biology; Cardiology; Dentistry/Stomatology; Dermatology; Endocrinology; Emergency Medicine/Experimental Medicine/Reproductive/Forensic Medicine; Family Medicine; Gastroenterology/Gut Microbiota; Genetics; Geriatrics; Hematology/Oncology; Infectious Diseases; Nephrology; Neurology; Nutrition; Obstetrics/Gynecology; Ophthalmology; Orthopedics; Otorhinolaryngology; Pathology; Pediatrics; Pharmacology; Psychiatry; Public Health/Medical Education; Pulmonology; Radiology; Regulations/History of Medicine; Rheumatology; Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation; Surgery; Urology.

Peer Review Process

Peer review is the system used to assess the quality of a manuscript before it is published. Independent researchers in the relevant research area assess submitted manuscripts for originality, validity, and significance to help editors determine whether a manuscript should be published in the journal. Peer review is an integral part of scientific publishing that confirms the validity of the manuscript. Peer reviewers are experts who volunteer their time to help improve the manuscripts they review.

GBMN uses a double-blind peer review process, in which the reviewers do not know the names of the authors, and the authors do not know who reviewed their manuscript. The process follows these steps:

  1. The corresponding author submits the manuscript to GBMN.
  2. After assessment by the editor the manuscript will be either (a) rejected/transferred, or (b) sent to a reviewer for double-blind peer review.
  3. After assessment of the reviewer comments the manuscript will be (a) sent to the author for revision, (b) rejected, or (c) accepted.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate free access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Publication Guidelines

The editorial policies of GBMN draw on the sources and initiatives that have been developed for editors at a global level in recent years:

  • Manual for Editors of Health Science Journals by the World Health Organization;
  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) — a forum for publishers and editors of peer-reviewed journals to discuss issues related to the integrity of work submitted to or published in their journals;
  • European Association of Science Editors (EASE) handbook — an internationally oriented community of individuals who share an interest in science communication and editing;
  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) — Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals;
  • World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) syllabus for prospective and newly appointed editors;
  • International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) — Good Publication Practice (GPP).

Indexing

GBMN is indexed in: International Scientific Indexing (ISI); ResearchBib; Semantic Scholar; EuroPub; Crossref; Scispace; IPIndexing.

The journal holds a Certificate of Achievement from EUROPUB Publishing Company LTD, UK.

Impact Factor

  • ICR IF for 2023–2024: 0.504
  • ICR IF for 2024–2025: 0.825
  • ICR IF for 2025–2026: 1.062

Journal History

The journal was founded as Georgian Biomedical News and published its inaugural print issue in 2023. Published volumes:

  • Volume 1 — Issues 1, 2, 3, 4: January–December 2023. Issue 1 was a tribute to women who changed the face of medicine; Issue 2 was dedicated to International Children’s Day and honoured the Georgian doctors who stood at the origins of Georgian pediatrics; Issues 3 and 4 were dedicated to Thyroid Awareness Month.
  • Volume 2 — Issues 1, 2, 3, 4: January–December 2024. Issue 1 was dedicated to World Health Day; Issues 2 and 3 were a tribute to World Heart Day and to Prof. Mikheil Tsinamdzgvrishvili, a visionary Georgian doctor who was ahead of his time.
  • Volume 3 — Issues 1, 2, 3, 4: January–December 2025.
  • Volume 4 — Issues 1, 2, 3, 4: January–June 2026.

Unauthorized Use of Trademark

Georgian Biomedical News, the Georgian Biomedical News logo design, and GBMN are trademarks. Any use of these trademarks in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of any goods or services, which is likely to cause confusion, to cause mistake, or to deceive, is strictly prohibited.

Advertising

GBMN carries advertising according to existing regulatory and industry standards for advertisements specific to Georgia, but our policies are not dominated by advertisements, and advertising is not allowed to influence GBMN editorial decisions. GBMN does not carry advertisements for products proven to be seriously harmful.

Contact

Email: gbmn@tsmu.edu
Phone: +995 555 760 640