On March 11, Caucasus University’s bookstore Librarea hosted the presentation of the 8th (2nd) issue of the international peer-reviewed journal Healthcare Policy, Economics and Sociology.

Link to the 8th (2nd) issue of the journal.     

PDF version of the journal.

The journal was presented by its editor-in-chief, Tengiz Verulava, professor at Caucasus University and director of the Institute of Health Care Policy.

Healthcare Policy, Economics and Sociology features theoretical, methodological, empirical, and practice-oriented articles on pressing scientific topics in health sciences, public health care, health care policy, management, economics, insurance, sociology, political science, psychology, medicine, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Founded by Caucasus University, the journal has been published in both print and digital formats since 2017. Starting in 2023, it is released twice a year.

The journal has been indexed in the following international scientific databases:

• ERIH PLUS
• EuroPub
• Google Scholar
• Citefactor  
• Directory of Research Journals Indexing
• IPIndexing
• SJIFactor
• Journals Insights
• Academic Resource Index / ResearchBib
• BASE
• Elektronischen Zeitschriftenbibliothek

These scientific databases are widely used by the global scientific community. The inclusion of the Healthcare Policy, Economics and Sociology journal in these international databases serves as a positive recognition of the journal's quality and the efforts invested in its preparation. Furthermore, being indexed in these databases plays a crucial role in the journal's future growth and development.

The following authors and articles are featured in issue 8 (2) of the journal:

1. Tengiz Verulava, Nutsa Grdzelishvili - The Role of Logistics Services in Hospital Management;
2. Mariam Ambroladze, Ana Gulua - Mothers' Attitudes Towards Preventive Vaccinations According to The National Immunization Calendar in Georgia;
3. Giorgi Mamniashvili - Choosing Baby Food Products: Trust, Value Perception and Purchasing Behavior;
4. Tomislav Meštrović, Goran Bandov - Linking the Sustainable Development Goals to Education and Peace: Strengthening Trauma-Informed Approaches in Informal Learning Environments of Internally Displaced and Vulnerable Populations;
5. Nino Berishvili, Shota Tsanava, Giorgi Chakhunashvili, Ekaterine Khmaladze, Roena Sukhiashvili, Ekaterine Zhgenti - Distribution and Species Diversity of Rickettsiae in Ticks Collected in The Territory of Georgia;
6. Tsira Sukhashvili - Current Approaches and Challenges of Laser Therapy in Modern Endodontics;
7. Shorena Gabedava, Nata Kazakhashvili - Pain Management Services in Georgia;
8. Ana Sakvarelidze - The Impact of Behavioral Economics on Consumer Decision Making in The Insurance Industry;
9. Giorgi Sadghobelashvili, Lasha Sichinava - Drug Falsification as A Global Health Problem;
10. Sofiko Mghebrishvili - Deinstitutionalization of The Mental Health System: International Experience and Georgia;
11. Amir Suhail Korakka Kotili - The Dangerous Link Between Tobacco Smoking and Asthma;
12. Ana Ergemlidze, Ana Toloraia - Osteotraumatic Growth in Georgian War-Experienced Idps;
13. Ana Gabunia, Nikoloz Kutubidze - Healthcare in Conflict Zones.