--- title: JMIR Publications Blog | JMIR Publications (3) description: Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing (3) --- [![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 ![Woman sitting at a computer accessing graphs and other information](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Open%20Access%20Blog%20v5%20(1).png) [Open Access](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/open-access) ### [Unleashing the Power of Open Access](https://blog.jmir.org/unleashing-the-power-of-open-access) 11 March 2025 9:19 a.m. At [JMIR Publications](https://www.jmir.org/), we're passionate about democratizing access to knowledge. That's why we exclusively publish under the open access model, ensuring your research reaches the widest possible audience and makes a tangible impact on the world. ![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/unleashing-the-power-of-open-access) ![Title card featuring Gunther Eysenback and Tim Mackey](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Tim%20Mackey%20APHA%20video.webp) [JMIR News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/jmir-news) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [JMIR Infodemiology: Leading the Charge Against Misinformation and Building Trust in Public Health](https://blog.jmir.org/jmir-infodemiology-leading-the-charge-against-misinformation-and-building-trust-in-public-health) 13 December 2024 4:54 p.m. The fight against misinformation in the digital age is a critical public health challenge. At the APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo in Minneapolis, [Tim Mackey](https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/about-us/instructors/mackey-timothy), Editor-in-Chief of [*JMIR Infodemiology*](https://infodemiology.jmir.org/?__hstc=178719527.5e83b4cd3820c1bf876f2cc808b8a367.1695155045530.1733868610208.1733941986532.175&__hssc=178719527.1.1733941986532&__hsfp=810579359), sat down with [JMIR Publications](https://jmirpublications.com/?__hstc=102212634.65b5bc9061cf3f0cec794b4489808d03.1733781600322.1733925734614.1733942329421.4&__hssc=102212634.12.1733941986532&__hsfp=810579359) CEO and founder, [Gunther Eysenbach](https://jmirpublications.com/meet-the-team), to discuss the journal's role in this fight. Mackey highlighted the growing importance of infodemiology, the journal's commitment to open science, and the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies like AI. ![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-infodemiology-leading-the-charge-against-misinformation-and-building-trust-in-public-health) ![From APHA 2024 conference Barbara Schillo photo](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Barbara%202.png) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [Combating Big Tobacco and Misinformation: Insights from Truth Initiative's Barbara Schillo at APHA 2024](https://blog.jmir.org/combating-big-tobacco-and-misinformation-insights-from-truth-initiatives-barbara-schillo-at-apha-2024) 13 December 2024 4:51 p.m. The fight against tobacco continues to be a critical public health battleground. At the APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo, [Barbara Schillo](https://truthinitiative.org/who-we-are/our-team/barbara-schillo), Chief Research Officer at [Truth Initiative](https://truthinitiative.org/), provided valuable insights into this ongoing struggle. In conversation with [JMIR Publications](https://jmirpublications.com/?__hstc=102212634.65b5bc9061cf3f0cec794b4489808d03.1733781600322.1733866121251.1733925734614.3&__hssc=102212634.6.1733931281620&__hsfp=810579359) Managing Editor Shruti Kochhar, Barbara discussed the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for combating the tobacco industry's influence and rebuilding trust in public health. ![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/combating-big-tobacco-and-misinformation-insights-from-truth-initiatives-barbara-schillo-at-apha-2024) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/APHA%20vid%202%20Drb%20.png) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [A Conversation with Dr. Bhagavathula on Open Access, Rigor, and the Future of AI in Research](https://blog.jmir.org/a-conversation-with-dr.-bhagavathula-on-open-access-rigor-and-the-future-of-ai-in-research) 13 December 2024 4:49 p.m. [Dr. Akshaya Bhagavathula](https://www.ndsu.edu/publichealth/faculty_staff/ph_people/akshaya_bhagavathula/), an associate professor of epidemiology at North Dakota State University, recently spoke with [JMIR Publications](https://jmirpublications.com/?__hstc=102212634.0698cc825c66254660a37996f8f250b8.1732820697461.1732823189723.1733259975920.3&__hssc=102212634.613.1733845436124&__hsfp=336580338)' publisher and executive editor, [Gunther Eysenbach](https://jmirpublications.com/meet-the-team), while attending the APHA 2024 conference in Minneapolis. They enjoyed a fascinating discussion about his work in infodemiology and digital health. With a focus on using social media and AI to understand public health interventions, he brings a wealth of experience from his work across the globe, including Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. ![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/a-conversation-with-dr.-bhagavathula-on-open-access-rigor-and-the-future-of-ai-in-research) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Nicole%20Wolfe%202.png) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [Building Bridges: How Community Engagement is Rebuilding Trust in Public Health](https://blog.jmir.org/building-bridges-how-community-engagement-is-rebuilding-trust-in-public-health) 13 December 2024 4:47 p.m. At the APHA 2024 Annual Meeting Expo, [Nicole Wolfe](https://sc-ctsi.org/about/people/nicole-wolfe), Co-Director of Community Engagement at the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute, shared powerful insights into rebuilding trust in public health, particularly within lower-income communities of color. In conversation with [JMIR Publications](https://jmirpublications.com/?__hstc=102212634.36f4a7a5d680b0746d6812a978a60164.1731937946723.1734105851940.1734122569872.91&__hssc=102212634.4.1734122569872&__hsfp=810579359) Managing Editor Shruti Kochhar, Nicole highlighted the importance of continuous engagement, culturally tailored communication, and respectful partnerships in addressing historical mistrust and combating misinformation. ![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/building-bridges-how-community-engagement-is-rebuilding-trust-in-public-health) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/APHA%20vid%201.png) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [Rebuilding Trust in Public Health: Key Takeaways from APHA 2024](https://blog.jmir.org/rebuilding-trust-in-public-health-key-takeaways-from-apha-2024) 13 December 2024 12:58 p.m. The American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024 Annual Meeting Expo in Minneapolis was a hub of critical conversations about the future of public health. One particularly insightful session featured [Dr. Arnab Mukherjea](https://www.csueastbay.edu/directory/profiles/ph/mukherjeaarnab.html), a Professor of Public Health at California State University East Bay, and [*JMIR Infodemiology*](https://infodemiology.jmir.org/2023/1/e38607) author, interviewed by [JMIR Publications](https://jmirpublications.com/?__hstc=102212634.9b2b0872d26f4ee2a2962157e364afa8.1733866067338.1733866067338.1733931281620.2&__hssc=102212634.3.1733931281620&__hsfp=810579359) CEO and founder, [Gunther Eysenbach](https://jmirpublications.com/meet-the-team). Their discussion centered on the urgent need to rebuild trust in public health and science, a challenge thrown into sharp relief by the COVID-19 pandemic. ![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/rebuilding-trust-in-public-health-key-takeaways-from-apha-2024) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/20241105%20-jmirAI%20Webinar%20Day%20of-1.png) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [Tips For Publishing Your Machine Learning Study](https://blog.jmir.org/tips-for-publishing-your-machine-learning-study) 9 December 2024 10:04 a.m. The world of machine learning research is rapidly evolving, and with it, the need for clear and concise reporting standards. Recently, the JMIR AI journal hosted a webinar titled "Guidelines for Publishing Machine Learning Modeling Studies," featuring Dr. Khaled El Emam, Co-Editor-in-Chief of [*JMIR AI*](https://ai.jmir.org/). This blog post summarizes the key takeaways for researchers looking to publish their machine learning modeling studies. ![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/tips-for-publishing-your-machine-learning-study) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Blog%20Titles%20-%20September%20Is%20Suicide%20Awareness%20and%20Prevention%20Month%20%20(1750%20x%20875%20px)%20(1280%20x%20720%20px)-1.png) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [8 Tips for Achieving Academic Promotion](https://blog.jmir.org/8-tips-for-junior-faculty-to-achieve-academic-promotion) 25 November 2024 10:07 a.m. For junior faculty members, the path to academic promotion can seem daunting. However, with a strategic approach, you can successfully navigate the journey from assistant to associate to full professor. In a recent JMIR Publications webinar, Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw and Dr. [Cynthia Lokker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG5xyhsHiTU) from McMaster University shared invaluable advice for junior faculty on what to focus on and what not to worry about when it comes to academic promotion. Here are a few of the key insights from their presentation. ![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/8-tips-for-junior-faculty-to-achieve-academic-promotion) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/20241018%20Event%20Announcement%20Original%20Image%20-%20APHA%202024-1.jpg) [Events](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) ### [American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024](https://blog.jmir.org/jmir-publications-american-public-health-association-2024) 22 October 2024 7:30 a.m. JMIR Publications is excited to be headed to the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024 Annual Meeting! The conference will take place in Minneapolis from October 27-30, 2024. Whether you’re a researcher, student, or policy maker working to rebuild trust in public health, we hope you’ll stop by JMIR Publications’ booth (2110) to chat about your work and meet our founder and CEO, Gunther Eysenbach, editors, and team. ![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-american-public-health-association-2024) ![](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-09-17%20at%205.36.37%20PM.png) [Open Access,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/open-access) [JMIR News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/jmir-news) [Events,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) [Libraries](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/libraries) ### [A Legacy of Innovation: JMIR Publications Unveils Plan P at AGMB](https://blog.jmir.org/agmb_mainz_planp_presentation) 18 September 2024 11:15 a.m. From the desk of Gunther Eysenbach, MD, MPH, FACMI, JMIR Publications Chief Executive Officer and Executive Editor **A Legacy of Pioneering Open Science** This week I had the pleasure of presenting Plan P, a groundbreaking new initiative from JMIR Publications, at the AGMB 2024 conference in Mainz, Germany.  Plan P is set to revolutionize the way scientific research is published and shared. ![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/agmb_mainz_planp_presentation) [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