Within the framework of Caucasus University research support, six research projects were approved in the spring semester of 2026. These projects cover the fields of law, business and medicine, and aim to generate new knowledge, promote the practical application of research results, and strengthen the teaching and learning process. The approved projects are as follows:
Brief Project Descriptions
1. Legal Writing and Research Standards for Master’s Students — Handbook
Project supervisor: Professor Levan Mosakhlishvili
Brief description: The project aims to develop a new handbook for master’s students in law, bringing together the core standards of legal research and academic writing. The handbook will contribute to the development of scientific and methodological resources in Georgian legal literature and support the establishment of unified approaches to legal research for students.
2. Retail Price Dynamics and the Factors Driving Price Changes in an Emerging Market: The Case of Tbilisi’s FMCG Sector
Project supervisor: Professor David Tsiklauri
Brief description: The study examines retail price dynamics and the factors driving price changes in Tbilisi’s FMCG market, based on store-level data. The project plans to monitor the prices of 80–100 widely consumed products across 15–20 stores in Tbilisi over a six-month period, construct a retail price index, and compare it with the official consumer price index. The research will help assess whether price changes are driven primarily by macroeconomic factors, costs, or the dynamics of retail margins. The results will be practically relevant for competition policy, consumer protection, and the teaching process through the development of a business case.
3. The Doctrine of Crime and Punishment According to Tinatin Tsereteli’s Personal Archive
Project supervisor: Professor Levan Darbaidze
Brief description: The project aims to conduct a systematic study of manuscripts and working notes preserved in the personal archive of Professor Tinatin Tsereteli, which remain relatively unknown to the public. The research will address the theory of guilt, the philosophical foundations of criminal law, the relationship between justice and morality, and questions of legal legitimacy. The project will include the identification of materials, textological analysis, thematic classification, and conceptual interpretation. The final outcome will be a scholarly monograph prepared in accordance with academic standards, enriching the research field of Georgian legal philosophy and legal history.
4. Detection and Subsequent Correction of Selenium Deficiency in Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Project supervisor: Associate Professor Natia Katamadze
Brief description: The research project focuses on identifying selenium deficiency and studying correction opportunities in cases of chronic atoimmune thyroiditis. Selenium is an important micronutrient for thyroid function, as it participates in thyroid hormone metabolism and helps protect thyroid tissue from oxidative stress. The project will support the timely identification of selenium deficiency, better planning of preventive and therapeutic interventions, improvement of patients’ quality of life, and increased awareness among medical professionals and the wider public.
5. Human-Centered Work Productivity and Creative Performance in AI-Augmented Work Environments
Project supervisor: Assistant Professor Teo Neparidze
Brief description: The project examines how AI-augmented work environments affect human productivity and creative performance. The study focuses not only on AI’s impact on speed, accuracy, and output volume, but also on human agency, creative self-efficacy, cognitive processes, idea originality, authorship, and accountability. The project aims to identify the conditions under which artificial intelligence enhances, rather than diminishes, human creative potential and sustainable work performance.
6. Leadership Style as a Mediator Between Hofstede’s Collectivist Culture and Sustainable Organizational Practices: A Focus on Governance and Ethics
Project supervisor: Assistant Professor Miranda Tsintskiladze
Brief description: The research examines leadership style as a mediating factor between collectivist culture and sustainable organizational practices, with a particular focus on governance and ethics. The project explores how ethical and transparent leadership contributes to the strengthening of sustainable governance mechanisms, organizational reputation, and economic viability. Focusing on the context of Georgian organizations, the study aims to develop practical recommendations that will help organizations better align with international sustainability standards and regulations.