PURPOSE and VISION
The Georgian Public Health Dictionary is an Open Access resource of public health terminology and definitions in Georgian language.
The Dictionary was developed in line with David Tvildiani Medical University strategy and will assist all students and public health specialists in Georgia in public health research, teaching and learning processes as well as processes of becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with free and open access Public Health Dictionary.
Supported by Georgian and international academic institutions, professors, teachers, students and volunteers, we want to provide Open Access Public Health Dictionary to every student and every public health practitioner in Georgia. In this way we hope to help them to improve their communication skills and make the most of their education and public health practice on the ground.
ABOUT A DICTIONARY
Editor of the Georgian Public Health Dictionary |
Professor Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, |
The School of Public Health at the David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU), David Tvildiani Medical University Press presents the First Georgian Public Health Dictionary, which is published under the general editorship of Professor Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, Head of the School of Public Health, and Head of the Social and Behaviour Science Department at the David Tvildiani Medical University.
The First Georgian Public Health Dictionary is based on the principle that language is a common good and should be treated as a common property. Access to knowledge should be fast, easy, intuitive and affordable. The dictionary is a knowledge base with language as its access point, and with simple, yet rich access to terms/combination of terms or facts related to public health and/or epidemiology. The dictionary is designed to insure users feel comfortable and find any relevant information using basic computer, reading and writing skills. All terms are translated and available in English and in Georgian languages. Georgian terms also follow with detailed explanations of each term and in some cases with relevant practical examples. The dictionary provides trustworthy information by offering access to sources both for usage and for normative decisions and provides unique balance of the most significant terms and phrases as well as specialized vocabulary related to the issues and trends in the multidisciplinary nature of public health. The dictionary search system uses also indexing of both Georgia and English words for easy reference. Printed and electronic version of the dictionary will be revised by the Editorial Board and updated on the annual basis.
The e-version online based interactive version of the dictionary is functioning, as a peer-review platform were all users could suggest edit existing term and/or explanations, also dictionary user can add/suggest new term at: https://glossary.isi.ac.ge/index.php/index/10.xhtml All suggested terms are revised and approved by the Editorial Board of the Georgia Public Health Dictionary. The e-version online Dictionary internal search system enables the search for both in Georgian as well as in English words, collocations, phrasal verbs, numerical indications, etc.
The Georgian Public Health Dictionary is primarily intended for public health specialists, epidemiologist, biostatisticians, academic staff, researchers, teachers, students, technical translators, civil society activists/institutions, and specialists from other fields such as medicine, sociology, anthropology, demography and others. The dictionary covers all aspects of public health and epidemiology and serves as both a quick and handy reference tool and a vehicle for more leisurely browsing.
Working on a dictionary is a never-ending process. Present dictionary is based on existing experience of the “Oxford Guide to Practical Lexicography” (Atkins and Rundell, 2008), and “A Dictionary of Epidemiology, Sixth Edition” Edited by Miquel Porta, and Oxford University Press 2015. Language and terms in public health are changing all the time reflecting the changing world and advancement in the field of public health and epidemiology. The Georgian Public Health Dictionary is a “living” dictionary, for its editorial team is constantly updating the Dictionary, adding new entries, improving and refining the definitions and this work is set to continue also in the future. Currently, the Dictionary is an alphabetical listing of almost 1,500 words and phrases used in public health science and practice. It offers definitions, discussion, and an occasional brief commentary on the relevance of each term to people and their health.
The Editor of the Georgian Public Health Dictionary cordially invites to contribute to the dictionary by submitting to the editor amendments, corrections of existing definitions, and new material. Further contributions, corrections, and comments are warmly welcomed at our exciting online form at our web site: https://glossary.isi.ac.ge/index.php/index/10.xhtml where all interested parties can participate in the creation of next edition of the dictionary.
We welcome contributions from a broad range of academic cultures and for the dictionary to continue to enlighten the many uses of public health in contemporary science, teaching and practice—within and outside public health and the other health, life, and social sciences. If you would like to contribute to the Georgian Public Health Dictionary, for more information, and for specific instructions, please visit www.dtmu.ge/dictionary.
The Georgian Public Health Dictionary Editorial Office team is open for a partnership from a broad range of academic institutions particularly from Georgian Public Health School/Faculties/Department, Medical Universities/Faculties, Law and Human Rights Universities/ Institutes/ Schools/ Faculties/ Departments, and from International and National Organisations working in the field of Public Health.
We look forward to your criticisms, comments, and suggestions. Thank you all for your kind attention!
PURPOSE and VISION
The Georgian Public Health Dictionary is an Open Access resource of publish public health terminology and definitions in Georgian language.
The Dictionary was developed in line with David Tvildiani Medical University strategy and will assist all students and public health specialists in Georgia in public health research, teaching and learning processes as well as processes of becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with free and open access Public Health Dictionary.
Supported by Georgian and international academic institutions, professors, teachers, students and volunteers, we want to provide Open Access Public Health Dictionary to every student and every public health practitioner in Georgia. In this way we hope to help them to improve their communication skills and make the most of their education and public health practice on the ground.
ABOUT A DICTIONARY
The School of Public Health at the David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU), David Tvildiani Medical University Press presents the First Georgian Public Health Dictionary, which is published under the general editorship of Professor Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, Head of the School of Public Health at the David Tvildiani Medical University, and Head of the Social and Behaviour Science Department at the David Tvildiani Medical University.
The Public Health Dictionary is based on the principle that language is a common good and should treated as a common property. Access to knowledge should be fast, easy, intuitive and affordable. The dictionary is a knowledge base with language as its access point, and with simple, yet rich access to terms/combination of terms or facts related to public health and/or epidemiology. The dictionary is designed to insure user feel comfortable and find any relevant information using basic reading and writing skills. All terms are translated and available in English and in Georgian languages. Georgian terms also follow with detailed expiations of each term and in some cases with relevant practical examples. The dictionary provides trustworthy information by offering access to sources both for usage and for normative decisions. The dictionary search system uses also indexing of both Georgia and English words for easy reference. Printed and electronic version of the dictionary revised by the Editorial Board and updated on the annual basis.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EDITORIAL TEAM OF THE GEORGIAN PUBLIC HEATH DICTIONARY
EDITORIAL BOARD STRUCTURE
The Georgian Public Health Dictionary depends upon its editors and board for its success.
One essential task for the Georgian Public Health Dictionary editorial office is to develop good working relationships with their colleagues and to assist them in their editorial office tasks. It is also important to stay informed of changes to the editorial board and to ensure that updates are made to editor and editorial board listings online and in print. The editorial office administrator is often a key contact for new editors and/or board members who may need assistance in learning the Georgian Public Health Dictionary workflow and the editorial office system.
EDITOR
The editor is the lead editor and ultimately responsible for the academic content of the Georgian Public Health Dictionary. His/her primary responsibilities include:
ASSISTANT EDITOR
EDITORIAL BOARD
The members of the Editorial Board advise the Editor and editorial staff on all matters relating to the Georgian Public Health Dictionary’s success and are encouraged to contribute substantively to the Georgian Public Health Dictionary work. Specifically, it is hoped that members of the Editorial Board will support the Georgian Public Health Dictionary in the following ways:
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS
The reviewer MUST check following points:
Submissions that do not conform to the above guidelines should be returned for modifications before entering the review process.
EDITORIAL BOARD MEETINGS
Members of the Editorial Board meet periodically to evaluate the Georgian Public Health Dictionary’s health and to discuss overall goals. Editorial board meetings also gave opportunities to meet with some or all of the editorial board members to brief them on issues take questions and also gain ideas for policies and upcoming Dictionary editions. Meetings will be done face to face, or via telephone or video/online conferencing. Where board meetings are not available, the Editor will arrange to meet with board members on an individual basis at conferences or other events. Meeting board members is a key way of networking and building and strengthening the relationship with the editorial board.
The agenda for each meeting is provided at least one week prior to the meeting, and minutes are provided within one month of the meeting. Board members may request minutes from previous meetings and may suggest future agenda items for discussion. The Editor, in consultation with the Editorial Board, must provide an annual report to the DTMU Rector, detailing the status of operations and including such statistics as acceptance rates, the number of contributions/terms published in the previous year as well as the number of contributions/terms under management and other relevant information. The due date for the annual report is set from year to year by the Rector of DTMU. The quorum for meetings of the Editorial Board is the Editor and at least half of the total Editorial Board membership.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL THE MEMBERS
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
International Advisory Board Members support the Editorial Board through:
The International Advisory Board consists of up to 25 members. The Editor recommends appointments to the International Advisory Board to the Editorial Board. The principles on which recommendations to appoint are made include:
The names of International Advisory Board members and their institutional affiliation are published in each issue of the Georgian Public Health Dictionary during their period of appointment.
EDITORIAL ADVISORS
Editorial Advisors contribute to the Georgian Public Health Dictionary by providing regular reviews for the Dictionary, or consultation on particular editorial matters. The panel of Editorial Advisors consists of up to 12 Advisors.
The Editor in consultation with the Editorial Board nominates editorial Advisors. The principles on which recommendations to appoint as Editorial Advisors are:
The names and institutional affiliation of all Editorial Advisors are published in each issue of the Georgian Public Health Dictionary.
GUEST EDITORS
Guest Editors may be appointed from time to time by the Editor to assist in the development of the Dictionary. Appointments may be made from among the membership of the Editorial Board or by invitation to the DTMU. However, appointment as a Guest Editor does not confer membership of the Editorial Board. Guest Editors contribute to the Georgian Public Health Dictionary within guidelines determined by the Editorial Board, and final editorial responsibility remains with the Editor.
REMUNERATION
The Editorial Board members, International Advisory Board Members, Editorial Advisors and Guest Editors undertake their roles on a pro bono basis.
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT
Tenure for all positions is as per the DTMU rules and regulation. Currently:
Editorial Advisors are initially appointed for a two-year term. The Editor recommends appointments to the International Advisory Board to the Editorial Board.