Batumi State Maritime Academy

This conceptual, implementation-oriented paper proposes a framework for precision prevention centred on physical activity promotion and early risk mitigation, aiming to support a shift from reactive disease management toward proactive prevention. The proposed framework focuses on the early identification of risk trajectories by integrating biological, environmental, and social determinants of health through systems thinking, multi-omics technologies, digital health, and behavioural science. It aims to inform tailored, context-sensitive interventions that will help to mitigate chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), while supporting lifelong resilience. Within this framework, physical activity is positioned as the central, modifiable anchor behaviour through which personalised prevention strategies may be operationalised. Building on the 2025 Hamburg Declaration and the Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity’s (GA@PA) mission, this conceptual paper proposes a multidimensional model, combining personalised strategies for physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and mental health with contextual environmental adaptations. By bringing together stakeholders across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, urban planning, sport organisations, industry, and community groups, GA@PA aims to strengthen global collaboration and to accelerate the implementation of evidence-based strategies for physical activity promotion. Emerging technologies, including digital twins, wearable biosensors and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics, are discussed as potential enabling tools for real-time monitoring and for providing input for adaptive interventions, while mobile health platforms may extend access to underserved populations. Rather than providing prescriptive solutions, the paper outlines key implementation fundamentals. These include technological infrastructure with interoperable biosensors and AI aligned with prevailing ethical frameworks such as the AI Act and UNESCO recommendations; interdisciplinary research on resilience and outlier populations; policy and education reform, including routine assessment of physical activity as a vital sign within healthcare encounters; and cross-sector collaboration spanning urban design to sport-for-development initiatives such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Olympism365. Sports organisations may support broader participation through sport-for-all programmes. The framework emphasises equity, cultural adaptation, and community co-design as critical features for scalability across diverse global contexts, highlighting the role of sport, fitness, and public health partnerships in creating a context where healthy choices become accessible and sustainable. Overall, this conceptual paper outlines a practice-informed framework proposing precision prevention as an evolving and testable implementation framework for supporting sustainable and equitable prevention systems. By integrating science, technology and policy through a multisectoral lens, precision prevention is proposed as a testable pathway to reduce the NCD burden, to enhance the health span and to foster resilient societies.

In the modern economy innovation plays a major role as one of the main factors of economic growth. The accelerated pace of the 21th century, digital Technologies, and the era of artificial intelligence create fierce competitive conditions, forcing companies to constantly develop and be innovative in order to succeed in the competitive struggle. The introduction of innovation is of great importance for the economic growth and development of Georgia. Despite the fact that according to the 2024 data, Georgia ranks 57th in the global innovation index ranking, and this is not a bad indicator for our country, considering that 133 countries participated in the study, it is still not enough for the progress of our country’s economy. For the development of our country’s economy it is important for the state and the private sector to work in a coordinated manner to promote innovation, adapt education and vocational training courses to modern challenges , properly involve artificial intelligence in the company’s activities, properly use human capital, train personnel and teach them modern technologies, and develop the skills that today’s challenges offer us. Keywords: Innovation, economic growth, Global Innovation Index, education and vocational training, human capital.

This paper investigates the current state and perceives effectiveness of maritime safety trainings by active seafarers. The study is based on a structured survey of 307 seafarers holding Certificates of Competency (CoC) or Certificates of Proficiency (CoP) issued in Georgia and serving in various ranks and departments aboard ocean-going merchant vessels. The research highlights seafarers’ individual perceptions regarding onboard safety protocols, the adequacy of safety training programs, preparedness for emergency situations, and the needs to develop additional professional competencies. The study underscores the critical importance of the human element in maritime safety and emphasizes the essential role of safety drills in decreasing maritime accidents both on board ships and at maritime training centers. The findings reveal a generally positive evaluation of compliance with safety requirements and the overall effectiveness of existing trainings. However, certain weaknesses remain, particularly regarding the practical components of training, the scheduling of courses and the quality of training content. In addition, respondents expressed a strong demand for supplementary training programs, especially in Maritime English, maritime law, and leadership development. The study concludes with recommendations for MET institutions, aiming to enhance training delivery, ensure alignment with international regulatory frameworks and more effectively respond to the evolving needs of seafarers operating in dynamic maritime environments.