Catch up on the latest insights and perspectives from the JMIR Publications blog. In this edition of our roundup: |
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Journal Impact Factor Milestones: Clarivate's latest rankings highlight massive growth for JMIR Publications.
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Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month: Explore our June blog series on how AI, smart homes, and digital tools are transforming dementia care.
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Digital Psychiatry Survey: A new poll with the Society of Digital Psychiatry reveals 1 in 3 clinicians have patients using AI, driving an urgent push for safety standards.
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Open Letter to CRUK: JMIR Publications warns that Cancer Research UK's new APC policy threatens independent open access and proposes safer alternatives.
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The Telemedicine Divide: A study of 194 WHO member states reveals less than half regulate virtual care, leaving millions in a legal vacuum.
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Student Wearable Tech: Co-designed with youth, a new RCSI wearable system more than doubled adolescent engagement in tracking their own mental health.
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We are excited to share that Clarivate has released the 2026 Journal Citation Reports, highlighting incredible growth across the JMIR Publications portfolio—which now boasts 24 journals with an official Journal Impact Factor! This year, 12 of our titles secured prestigious Q1 rankings, reflecting the dedication and rigor of our incredible community of authors, reviewers, and editors.
A few of this year's standout milestones include:
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Journal of Medical Internet Research: Reached an all-time high Impact Factor of 8.2, firmly securing its elite Q1 position.
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JMIR Medical Education: Maintained its #1 spot in the Education, Scientific Disciplines category with an outstanding 13.9.
- JMIR Mental Health increased to 7.4 within its Q1 ranking.
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JMIR AI: Vaulted to 6.1, successfully leaping from a Q3 to a prestigious Q1 journal.
- JMIR Aging maintained its Q1 ranking in Gerontology and received a Journal Impact Factor of 4.6.
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Inaugural Milestones: We are also celebrating first-time impact factors for JMIR Dermatology, JMIR Perioperative Medicine, and JMIR XR and Spatial Computing.
Head over to our blog to see the full portfolio performance breakdown and celebrate this year’s standout movers with us! |
This June, we launched a special blog series dedicated to highlighting how modern digital health innovations are transforming the landscape of dementia care. From examining the role of pocket-sized AI companions and visual assistance apps to exploring how smart home technology can create an "invisible safety net" for independent older adults, these articles bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and daily life. Check out our latest posts to discover how proactive, tech-driven strategies are supporting both patients and caregivers on the journey toward better brain health. Read the series here. |
Generative AI is rapidly moving into everyday mental health care. In a recent survey conducted with the Society of Digital Psychiatry, one in three professionals reported already encountering patients using AI for mental health support. While experts reject the sensationalized label of “AI psychosis,” they take the underlying clinical risks seriously. The results highlight a major field-wide shift away from theoretical debate and toward concrete action—specifically calling for new safety standards, research infrastructure, and clinical integration. Read our full summary to explore these insights and see how the industry is adapting. |
Imagine a world where your doctor is just a video call away—but the legal safety net protecting your health and data doesn't exist. While telemedicine promises to bridge global healthcare gaps, a groundbreaking study of all 194 WHO member states reveals a stark reality: less than half have formal virtual care regulations in place. From missing data protections to the illusion of patient equity, researcher Rosamaria Rodrigues Gomes exposes how the borderless medicine revolution is heavily fractured, leaving millions of patients exposed in a legal vacuum. Read the full post on our blog to uncover the full findings and explore the global strategic roadmap required to make virtual care safe and equitable for everyone. |
In a recent open letter to Cancer Research UK (CRUK), JMIR Publications warns that the funder’s new policy to eliminate Article Processing Charge (APC) support carries severe unintended consequences. While intended to curb legacy publisher profits, a blanket ban instead threatens independent, fully open-access journals that rely on APCs for cost recovery. To protect over two decades of progress in open science, JMIR outlines constructive alternatives—like defunding hybrid journals and capping APCs—to target inefficiencies without dismantling scholar-led publishing. Read the full response and share your thoughts on our blog. |
With 98% of stress-management apps lacking peer-reviewed research, RCSI researchers went straight to the source, co-designing a custom app and wearable system called "Wellby" alongside local students. The results were telling: giving youth a physical wearable and the autonomy to track their own biological data—like heart rate variability and mood—more than doubled their mental health engagement. Engaging high-risk youth doesn't require prescriptive advice; it requires putting them in the driver's seat. Read the full post on our blog to discover how student-led co-design is changing digital health tracking. |
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