--- 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 ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/cruk-logo.svg) [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) [Libraries](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/libraries) ### [How to Reform Publishing Without Dismantling Open Science: A Reply to CRUK](https://blog.jmir.org/how-to-reform-publishing-without-dismantling-open-science-a-reply-to-cruk) 6 May 2026 3:18 p.m. *For over 25 years, JMIR Publications has operated on a simple premise: health research should be immediately and freely accessible to all. However, recent policy changes from major funders like Cancer Research UK (CRUK) now threaten to dismantle the very "Full Open Access" model that made this possible. By cutting all APC support, these policies risk stifling independent, scholar-led publishers while leaving the massive revenue streams of legacy publishers untouched. Below, we share our response to CRUK and propose five alternatives that reform the system without sacrificing the progress of the last two decades.* [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/how-to-reform-publishing-without-dismantling-open-science-a-reply-to-cruk) [Open Access,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/open-access) [Industry News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/industry-news) [Peer Review,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/peer-review) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [JMIR Publications Responds to NIH on Limiting Publishing Costs](https://blog.jmir.org/response-to-nih-rfi-on-maximizing-research-funds-by-limiting-allowable-publishing-costs) 19 September 2025 6:18 p.m. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a [Request for Information (RFI)](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-138.html) seeking public comment on a new draft policy aimed at limiting allowable publication... [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/response-to-nih-rfi-on-maximizing-research-funds-by-limiting-allowable-publishing-costs) ![Empowering Oncologists in Digital Health: Low-Burden Strategies for Patient Engagement](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Monisola%20Jayeoba%20blog%20(1).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Oncologists and Digital Health: A Win-Win for Patient Care](https://blog.jmir.org/oncologists-and-digital-health-a-win-win-for-patient-care) 3 July 2025 5:32 p.m. Monisola Jayeoba, a PhD student in the Technology and Social Behavior Program at [Northwestern University](https://tsb.northwestern.edu/), recently published a significant paper in the [*Journal of Medical Internet Research*](https://www.jmir.org/). The article, titled "[Low-Burden Electronic Health Record Strategies for Engaging Oncologists in Digital Health Behavior Change Interventions](https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e65975/)," delves into how oncologists prefer to be involved when their patients participate in **digital health behavior change interventions**. [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/oncologists-and-digital-health-a-win-win-for-patient-care) ![Boosting Healthcare Interoperability: Unpacking the Factors Behind FHIR Accelerator Success](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Alana%20Delaforce-%20blog%20.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Unpacking the Factors Behind FHIR Accelerator Success](https://blog.jmir.org/unpacking-the-factors-behind-fhir-accelerator-success) 26 June 2025 12:31 p.m. 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. [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/unpacking-the-factors-behind-fhir-accelerator-success) ![Bridging the Gap: How a Chatbot Single-Session Intervention Improves Outcomes for Those Awaiting Eating Disorder Treatment](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Gemma%20Sharp%20blog%20(1).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Chatbot Intervention Improves Eating Disorder Outcomes](https://blog.jmir.org/chatbot-intervention-improves-eating-disorder-outcomes) 19 June 2025 11:21 a.m. Professor Gemma Sharp, a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia, and the Founding Director of the [International Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders](https://emhicglobal.com/global-news/emhic-partner-news/consortium-for-research-in-eating-disorders/), recently led the publication of a significant paper in the [Journal of Medical Internet Research](https://www.jmir.org/). The article, titled "[The Effectiveness of a Chatbot Single-Session Intervention for People on Waitlists for Eating Disorder Treatment: Randomized Controlled Trial](https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e70874)," explores a novel approach to supporting individuals awaiting eating disorder treatment. [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/chatbot-intervention-improves-eating-disorder-outcomes) [JMIR News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/jmir-news) ### [JMIR Publications Announces New CEO](https://blog.jmir.org/jmir-publications-announces-new-ceo) 3 February 2025 10:35 a.m. (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. [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/jmir-publications-announces-new-ceo) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Peer%20Review%20Week/Inside%20Peer%20Review_%20Part%201.png) [Peer Review](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/peer-review) ### [Understanding Peer Review as an Early Career Researcher](https://blog.jmir.org/peer-review-week-2024-day1) 23 September 2024 9:30 a.m. 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. 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