--- title: JMIR Publications Blog | JMIR Publications description: Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing --- [![JMIR-Publications\_logo\_2020\_blue](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/00%20Marketing/Logos/JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue.png?width=550&height=109&name=JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue.png "JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue")](http://www.jmirpublications.com) Open main menu Close main menu # JMIR Publications # Newsroom Select Category Aging Artificial Intelligence Digital Psychiatry Early Career Researcher Events Industry News JMIR News Libraries Open Access Peer Review Research News Women in Science Posts by: ## JMIR Publications ![Medical Informatics Europe 2026](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/2026%20MIE%20Conference%20(1).png) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [Meet the JMIR Publications Team at MIE 2026 in Genova](https://blog.jmir.org/mie-2026) 1 May 2026 9:00 a.m. Are you heading to [MIE 2026 in Genova](https://mie2026.efmi.org/home-page?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=blog+post&utm_campaign=Conference&utm_content=MIE+2026)? Don’t miss the chance to connect with **Tiffany Leung**, Scientific Editorial Director; Amy Mavragani, Scientific Editor; and Stefano Brini, Scientific Editor. They will be sharing their expertise across panels and tutorials. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/mie-2026) ![Blog header for the upcoming American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting 2026](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/2026%20APA%20(4).png) [Events,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) [Digital Psychiatry](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/digital-psychiatry) ### [Join JMIR Mental Health and SODP at APA 2026: San Francisco Bound!](https://blog.jmir.org/join-jmir-publications-and-sodp-at-apa-2026-san-francisco-bound) 28 April 2026 10:57 a.m. The future of mental health is digital, and this May, the conversation is moving to San Francisco. JMIR Publications is thrilled to announce our attendance at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting, taking place from May 16–19, 2026, at the Moscone Center. As the world’s leading open-access publisher in digital health, were descending on the *City by the Bay* to connect with our incredible community of authors, reviewers, and innovators. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/join-jmir-publications-and-sodp-at-apa-2026-san-francisco-bound) [JMIR News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/jmir-news) ### [JMIR Publications 2025: Transforming the Future of Open Science](https://blog.jmir.org/jmir-publications-2025-transforming-the-future-of-open-science) 24 March 2026 5:40 p.m. Explore JMIR Publications's 2025 achievements and innovations. Swipe through the 2025 Annual Report to discover our innovation, impact, and community growth. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/jmir-publications-2025-transforming-the-future-of-open-science) ![Patient-Powered Progress: Revolutionary Digital Strategies for Optimal Patient Engagement and Healthcare Delivery,](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/DCI%20JoPM%20v2.png) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [Unlocking Patient-Powered Progress: Featuring Leaders from the Journal of Participatory Medicine](https://blog.jmir.org/unlocking-patient-powered-progress-featuring-leaders-from-the-journal-of-participatory-medicine) 18 June 2025 1:04 p.m. The landscape of healthcare is evolving, and at the forefront of this transformation is the powerful concept of patient engagement. "[Patient-Powered Progress: Revolutionary Digital Strategies for Optimal Patient Engagement and Healthcare Delivery](https://www.dcinetwork.org/patients2025)," a groundbreaking conference, is taking place from June 25-27, 2025, at [Harvard University.](https://www.harvard.edu/) ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/unlocking-patient-powered-progress-featuring-leaders-from-the-journal-of-participatory-medicine) ![Innovating Kidney Care: The University of Chicago's Approach](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Akilah%20Blog%20V2-1.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Innovating Kidney Care: The University of Chicago's Approach](https://blog.jmir.org/innovating-kidney-care-the-university-of-chicagos-approach) 11 June 2025 12:12 p.m. A groundbreaking initiative from the [University of Chicago's Section of General Internal Medicine](https://medicine.uchicago.edu/sections/general-internal-medicine/) is shedding light on a novel approach to chronic kidney disease (CKD) education. Akilah King, a project manager from the team, recently shared insights into her published protocol for a randomized controlled trial: " [Interactive Computer Adaptive Chronic Kidney Disease Education for Hospitalized African American Patients](https://www.researchprotocols.org/2025/1/e66846)," featured in [*JMIR Research Protocols*](https://www.researchprotocols.org/). ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/innovating-kidney-care-the-university-of-chicagos-approach) ![JMIR Publications Group Photo at APA 2025](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/APA%202025%20JMIR%20Publications%20Group%20Photo-1.jpeg) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [APA 2025: Conversations, Connections, and the Future of Digital Mental Health](https://blog.jmir.org/apa-2025-conversations-connections-and-the-future-of-digital-mental-health) 10 June 2025 11:38 a.m. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) 2025 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles was an inspiring and insightful experience for the JMIR Publications team. We had the privilege of connecting with countless dedicated professionals, from seasoned researchers and clinicians to enthusiastic students, all united by a common goal: advancing mental health care. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/apa-2025-conversations-connections-and-the-future-of-digital-mental-health) ![Navigating Botulinum Toxin Nonresponse in Aesthetics: What You Need to Know](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/George%20Kroumpouzos%20blog%202.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Navigating Botulinum Toxin Nonresponse in Aesthetics: What You Need to Know](https://blog.jmir.org/navigating-botulinum-toxin-nonresponse-in-aesthetics-what-you-need-to-know) 4 June 2025 11:06 a.m. Botulinum toxin injections have become a cornerstone of aesthetic medicine, offering a popular solution for reducing wrinkles and achieving a more youthful appearance. However, as more patients seek these treatments, and often start at a younger age, a growing concern has emerged: botulinum toxin nonresponse. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/navigating-botulinum-toxin-nonresponse-in-aesthetics-what-you-need-to-know) ![Bridging the Digital Divide: Web-Based Senior Centers for Immigrant Elders](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Connie%20blog%203.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Bridging the Digital Divide: Web-Based Senior Centers for Immigrant Elders](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-the-digital-divide-web-based-senior-centers-for-immigrant-elders) 27 May 2025 5:02 p.m. Older adult immigrants face unique challenges in accessing web-based senior center programming, particularly when it comes to technology use and telehealth. A recent [study](https://apinj.jmir.org/2024/1/e49493/), published in the [Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal](https://apinj.jmir.org/) of [JMIR Publications](https://jmirpublications.com/), sheds light on these critical issues, offering valuable insights for community-based organizations and healthcare providers. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-the-digital-divide-web-based-senior-centers-for-immigrant-elders) ![Blog title image: When ChatGPT Changed Everything: The Shifting Landscape of Chatbot Interaction](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Jiading%20Zhu%20blog.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [ChatGPT's Effect on Chatbot Use](https://blog.jmir.org/chatgpts-effect-on-chatbot-use) 21 May 2025 9:29 a.m. The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving at lightning speed, and with each leap forward, user expectations are irrevocably altered. A recent study, "[The Impact of ChatGPT Exposure on User Interactions With the Motivational Interviewing Chatbot: Quasi-Experimental Study,](https://formative.jmir.org/2025/1/e56973/)" sheds light on this fascinating phenomenon, specifically how the widespread release of ChatGPT reshaped how users perceive and interact with other, more specialized chatbots. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/chatgpts-effect-on-chatbot-use) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/APA%20Innovation%20Stage%20(2).png) [Events,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) [Digital Psychiatry](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/digital-psychiatry) ### [Where to Find JMIR Mental Health, Editor-in-Chief John Torous at APA 2025](https://blog.jmir.org/where-to-find-jmir-mental-health-editor-in-chief-john-torous-at-apa-2025) 14 May 2025 5:42 p.m. Are you heading to [APA 2025 in Los Angeles](https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/meetings/annual-meeting)? Don’t miss the chance to connect with **John Torous**, Editor-in-Chief of [*JMIR Mental Health*](https://mental.jmir.org/)and co-founder of the [Society of Digital Psychiatry](https://www.digitalpsych.org/society-of-digital-psychiatry.html). A leading voice in digital psychiatry and mental health innovation, Dr. Torous will be sharing his expertise across a packed schedule of presentations and panels. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/where-to-find-jmir-mental-health-editor-in-chief-john-torous-at-apa-2025) [1](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [2](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications/page/2) [3](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications/page/3) [4](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications/page/4) [5](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications/page/5) © 2026 JMIR Publications