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[Open Access,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/open-access) [Industry News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/industry-news) [JMIR News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/jmir-news)
### [Bridging Classrooms and Open Science: How Students at Lingnan University View "The Cost of Knowledge"](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-classrooms-and-open-science-how-students-at-lingnan-university-view-the-cost-of-knowledge)
21 October 2026 1:23 p.m.
This year’s International [Open Access Week](https://www.openaccessweek.org/) (October 19–25) theme emphasizes community over commercialization, urging us to examine the hidden economic, structural, and social barriers in research distribution. At [JMIR Publications](https://www.jmirpublications.com/), we wanted to approach this conversation from a fresh angle. What does "the cost of knowledge" look like through the eyes of the next generation of researchers, creators, and global citizens?
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[Dennis O'Brien, Vice President of Communications & Partnerships](https://blog.jmir.org/author/dennis-obrien-vice-president-of-communications-partnerships)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-classrooms-and-open-science-how-students-at-lingnan-university-view-the-cost-of-knowledge)
[Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news)
### [Body Image and Eating Disorder Education Chatbot JEM Shows High Real-World Satisfaction](https://blog.jmir.org/body-image-and-eating-disorder-education-chatbot-jem-shows-high-real-world-satisfaction)
21 October 2026 9:00 a.m.
Body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders pose growing public health challenges globally, yet stigmatization and lack of accessible services prevent many affected individuals from seeking timely help. To address this support gap, researchers co-designed JEM, a rule-based conversational agent delivering evidence-based psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic microinterventions targeting cognitive and emotional processing.
[Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/body-image-and-eating-disorder-education-chatbot-jem-shows-high-real-world-satisfaction)
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[Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence)
### [Beyond Prediction: Bertalan Meskó on Shaping the Future of Medicine](https://blog.jmir.org/beyond-prediction-bertalan-meskó-on-shaping-the-future-of-medicine)
15 October 2026 10:43 a.m.
How can healthcare move beyond reacting to change and start preparing for what’s next? In this interview, [Dr. Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertalanmesko/), guest editor of the *[Journal of Medical Internet Research](https://www.jmir.org/)* theme issue “[The Emergence of Medical Futures Studies](https://www.jmir.org/themes/1638/2026-theme-issue-2024-the-emergence-of-medical-futures-studies),” shares how futures methods can help shape a more intentional future for medicine.
[Isabella Hernandez](https://blog.jmir.org/author/isabella-hernandez)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/beyond-prediction-bertalan-meskó-on-shaping-the-future-of-medicine)
[Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news)
### [Integrating Patient-Generated Health Data: Expanded 10-Stage Workflow for Shared Decision-Making](https://blog.jmir.org/integrating-patient-generated-health-data-expanded-10-stage-workflow-for-shared-decision-making)
14 October 2026 9:41 a.m.
With consumer wearables, smartphones, and remote monitoring devices becoming mainstream, patient-generated health data (PGHD) offers a continuous lens into daily living. However, translating raw tracking data into actionable clinical insights during time-constrained consultations presents significant challenges for both patients and healthcare providers.
[Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/integrating-patient-generated-health-data-expanded-10-stage-workflow-for-shared-decision-making)
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[Libraries](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/libraries)
### [Scaling Open Access: Lessons from a New Institutional Agreement](https://blog.jmir.org/scaling-open-access-lessons-from-a-new-institutional-agreement)
7 October 2026 4:45 p.m.
I’m looking forward to my second visit to the [Charleston Conference](https://www.charleston-hub.com/the-charleston-conference/welcome/2026-charleston-conference/) in November. Since last year, I've noticed that the conversations I’m having about Open Access (OA) with North American librarians are shifting. I’m talking less about whether OA should receive institutional support and more about how to create sustainable publishing agreements that reduce obstacles and create opportunity.
[Michael Byer, Institutional Partnerships Lead](https://blog.jmir.org/author/michael-byer-institutional-partnerships-lead)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/scaling-open-access-lessons-from-a-new-institutional-agreement)
[Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news)
### [AI Voice Models for Parkinson's Screening Impacted by Age Confounding](https://blog.jmir.org/ai-voice-models-for-parkinsons-screening-impacted-by-age-confounding)
7 October 2026 9:04 a.m.
Voice-based artificial intelligence models have generated significant interest for noninvasive screening of neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease and dementia. However, high classification performance in these models may be driven by age differences between study groups rather than true disease signatures.
[Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/ai-voice-models-for-parkinsons-screening-impacted-by-age-confounding)
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[Libraries](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/libraries)
### [Celebrating Research Published Through JMIR’s Agreement with ZB MED](https://blog.jmir.org/celebrating-zb-med-research)
2 October 2026 4:28 p.m.
JMIR Publications recently [renewed JMIR’s unlimited OA publishing agreement with ZB MED](https://www.jmirpublications.com/announcements/738). Thanks to this partnership, researchers across Germany can continue publishing...
[Michael Byer, Institutional Partnerships Lead](https://blog.jmir.org/author/michael-byer-institutional-partnerships-lead)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/celebrating-zb-med-research)
[Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news)
### [Automated Waitlists in Ambulatory Care: Transforming Appointment Scheduling](https://blog.jmir.org/automated-waitlists-in-ambulatory-care-transforming-appointment-scheduling)
30 September 2026 9:00 a.m.
Delays in accessing ambulatory care create significant operational strain for health systems and lead to adverse outcomes and diminished experiences for patients. While manual waitlists are resource-intensive and difficult to scale, automated waitlists leverage technology to monitor schedules continuously and send automated notifications to patients when earlier slots open up.
[Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/automated-waitlists-in-ambulatory-care-transforming-appointment-scheduling)
[Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Aging](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/aging)
### [Bridging Generational Divides Through Gamified Dialogue](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-generational-divides-through-gamified-dialogue-insights-from-professor-eliza-wong)
25 September 2026 9:30 a.m.
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In the fourth and final blog entry of our Healthy Aging® Month series, Eliza Wong, PhD from the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care at [The Chinese University of Hong Kong](https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/index.html) shares insights from her team’s latest research published in JMIR Aging.
[Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jane-kelly)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-generational-divides-through-gamified-dialogue-insights-from-professor-eliza-wong)
[Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Aging](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/aging)
### [Building Trust and Rapport With Social Robots: Insights From Professor Hsiu-Ping Yueh](https://blog.jmir.org/building-trust-and-rapport-with-social-robots-insights-from-professor-hsiu-ping-yueh)
24 September 2026 11:00 a.m.
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In the third post for our Healthy Aging® Month video series, Hsiu-Ping Yueh, PhD from[National Taiwan University](https://www.ntu.edu.tw/english/) gives an overview of her team’s research published in [*JMIR Aging*](https://aging.jmir.org/). Joining her in the video are two Kebbi social robots, her "co-stars" in studying how technology can tackle social isolation in older adults.
[Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jane-kelly)
[Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/building-trust-and-rapport-with-social-robots-insights-from-professor-hsiu-ping-yueh)
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