JMIR Publications Responds to NIH on Limiting Publishing Costs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on a new draft policy aimed at limiting allowable publication...
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Oncologists and Digital Health: A Win-Win for Patient Care
Monisola Jayeoba, a PhD student in the Technology and Social Behavior Program at Northwestern University, recently published a significant paper in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The article, titled "Low-Burden Electronic Health Record Strategies for Engaging Oncologists in Digital Health Behavior Change Interventions," delves into how oncologists prefer to be involved when their patients participate in digital health behavior change interventions.
Unpacking the Factors Behind FHIR Accelerator Success
Imagine a world where your healthcare information flows seamlessly between your doctor, specialists, and even your pharmacy. This isn't a futuristic dream, but a goal that Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) aims to make a reality. FHIR provides a crucial set of standards for software companies developing health information systems, enabling these systems to "speak to each other" with unprecedented ease. The widespread adoption of FHIR promises to revolutionize healthcare by promoting data sharing, improving accessibility for patients and providers, and ultimately enhancing the quality of care.
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Chatbot Intervention Improves Eating Disorder Outcomes
Professor Gemma Sharp, a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia, and the Founding Director of the International Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders, recently led the publication of a significant paper in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The article, titled "The Effectiveness of a Chatbot Single-Session Intervention for People on Waitlists for Eating Disorder Treatment: Randomized Controlled Trial," explores a novel approach to supporting individuals awaiting eating disorder treatment.
JMIR Publications Announces New CEO
(Toronto, February 3, 2025) JMIR Publications, the leading open access publisher in digital health and open science, announced today that Sean Jeong has been appointed as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 23, 2025. Dr Gunther Eysenbach, founder of JMIR Publications, will be stepping down as CEO after over two decades of transformative leadership to focus on new opportunities for innovation in academic publishing, including artificial intelligence (AI)–driven solutions and the advancement of Plan P. He will continue to serve as the editor in chief of the Journal of Medical Internet Research and CEO of Digital Health and Science Ventures, the holding company of JMIR Publications.
Understanding Peer Review as an Early Career Researcher
Welcome to a special JMIR Publications blog series: Inside Peer Review: A Special 5 Part Series.
Over the course of Peer Review Week, we’ll dive into essential topics for peer reviewers, including insights for early career researchers, the art of high-quality reviews, inclusive language, ethical considerations, and the impact of AI.
Stay tuned each day for valuable tips and expert perspectives that will enhance your understanding of the peer review process.