--- title: JMIR Publications Blog (2) description: Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing (2) --- [![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 ![Physical Activity Research in Black and African American Women: Methodological Insights](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Annette%20Moore%20Hubbell%20(3).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Physical Activity Research in Black and African American Women: Methodological Insights](https://blog.jmir.org/physical-activity-research-in-black-and-african-american-women-methodological-insights) 9 September 2026 9:00 a.m. African American and Black women report the lowest physical activity levels across demographic groups in the United States, driving elevated rates of preventable cardiometabolic diseases. While researchers increasingly turn to mixed methods to examine how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape exercise behaviors, how effectively are these quantitative and qualitative insights being combined? ![Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Liana%20Ramos.jpeg?width=45&name=Liana%20Ramos.jpeg) [Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/physical-activity-research-in-black-and-african-american-women-methodological-insights) ![Decoding Heart Rate Variability Apps: Hidden Algorithms and Transparency Gaps](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Eline%20de%20Jager.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Decoding Heart Rate Variability Apps: Hidden Algorithms and Transparency Gaps](https://blog.jmir.org/decoding-heart-rate-variability-apps-hidden-algorithms-and-transparency-gaps) 2 September 2026 10:24 a.m. Heart rate variability (HRV), the fluctuation in time intervals between consecutive heartbeats, has emerged as a key noninvasive indicator of stress, recovery, and overall cardiovascular health. With smartphone cameras and wearable sensors expanding remote monitoring capabilities, consumer access to HRV tracking has skyrocketed. ![Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Liana%20Ramos.jpeg?width=45&name=Liana%20Ramos.jpeg) [Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/decoding-heart-rate-variability-apps-hidden-algorithms-and-transparency-gaps) ![Frontline Barriers in Low-Resource Emergency Care: Insights From Uganda](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Herman%20Lule.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Frontline Barriers in Low-Resource Emergency Care: Insights From Uganda](https://blog.jmir.org/frontline-barriers-in-low-resource-emergency-care-insights-from-uganda) 26 August 2026 9:00 a.m. In low-resource settings, access to timely emergency trauma care is often a matter of life and death. In Uganda, traffic law enforcement officers and medical trainees frequently serve as the initial first responders and frontline caregivers for road traffic injuries, particularly those involving motorcycles. ![Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Liana%20Ramos.jpeg?width=45&name=Liana%20Ramos.jpeg) [Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/frontline-barriers-in-low-resource-emergency-care-insights-from-uganda) ![Blog header featuring picture of Dennis O'Brien](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Dennis%20blog%20August%2020%202026.png) [Industry News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/industry-news) [JMIR News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/jmir-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [Leading the Transition from AI Disclosure to AI Integrity](https://blog.jmir.org/leading-the-transition-from-ai-disclosure-to-ai-integrity) 20 August 2026 4:40 p.m. --- Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming scientific research, raising critical questions about how journals safeguard research integrity. A study published in the [MIT Science Policy Review](https://sciencepolicyreview.org/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2026/07/v7_01_ai_education.pdf)audited AI policies across global medical journals and called for a major shift—moving from static rules that merely police authors to an active, ongoing stewardship of the scientific record. In this independent evaluation, JMIR Publications was recognized alongside JAMA and PLOS for operating at an AI Governance Readiness Level of 2, the highest level achieved amongst the journals evaluated  in the study sample. ![Dennis O'Brien, Vice President of Communications & Partnerships](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20(5).jpeg?width=45&name=Image%20(5).jpeg) [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/leading-the-transition-from-ai-disclosure-to-ai-integrity) ![Blog header image featuring a picture of Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Yale%20reprint%202026%20%20(1).png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [AI Scribes in Med Ed: Why We Shared Yale’s Latest Insights](https://blog.jmir.org/ai-scribes-in-med-ed-why-we-shared-yales-latest-insights) 20 August 2026 3:36 p.m. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms clinical workflows, medical educators face a unique dilemma: How do we prepare trainees for an AI-driven future without undermining their core diagnostic skills?  [A recent piece](https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ambient-ai-scribes-impact-medical-students/) from the Yale School of Medicine caught our eye because it directly explores this double-edged sword. Written by [Serena Crawford](https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/serena-crawford/#links-details-section), Associate Communications Director at [Yale School of Medicine](https://medicine.yale.edu/), the Q&A highlights the pioneering work of Jaideep Talwalkar, MD, Associate Dean for Educational Technology and Innovation, as he examines how ambient AI scribes impact medical students. ![Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png) [Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jane-kelly) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/ai-scribes-in-med-ed-why-we-shared-yales-latest-insights) ![Why Japan’s Health App Adoption Lags Behind Smartphone Use: New Study](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Yasue%20Fukuda%20V2.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Why Japan’s Health App Adoption Lags Behind Smartphone Use: New Study](https://blog.jmir.org/why-japans-health-app-adoption-lags-behind-smartphone-use-new-study) 19 August 2026 9:00 a.m. Japan is the world's most rapidly aging society, with nearly 30% of its population aged 65 or older. Yet despite a 90% smartphone penetration rate, only 21.6% of Japanese adults regularly use mobile health (mHealth) apps. ![Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Liana%20Ramos.jpeg?width=45&name=Liana%20Ramos.jpeg) [Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/why-japans-health-app-adoption-lags-behind-smartphone-use-new-study) ![Decoding Informed Consent: Evaluating AI Disclosures in Clinical Research](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Hankun%20Su.png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [Decoding Informed Consent: Evaluating AI Disclosures in Clinical Research](https://blog.jmir.org/decoding-informed-consent-evaluating-ai-disclosures-in-clinical-research) 12 August 2026 12:06 p.m. Artificial intelligence is rapidly shifting from experimental code to point-of-care medical decision-making. As machine learning models gain autonomy in diagnosing diseases and tailoring treatments, ensuring true patient autonomy through informed consent has become a vital ethical challenge. ![Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Liana%20Ramos.jpeg?width=45&name=Liana%20Ramos.jpeg) [Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/decoding-informed-consent-evaluating-ai-disclosures-in-clinical-research) ![Remote Cognitive Screening in Parkinson Disease: Validating the ORCA-PD Tool](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Avigail%20Lithwick%20Algon.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Remote Cognitive Screening in Parkinson Disease: Validating the ORCA-PD Tool](https://blog.jmir.org/remote-cognitive-screening-in-parkinson-disease-validating-the-orca-pd-tool) 5 August 2026 9:30 a.m. Parkinson disease (PD) is predominantly recognized for its motor symptoms, yet covert cognitive decline affects many patients long before dementia occurs. Traditional in-person cognitive testing presents substantial barriers: severe mobility impairments make traveling to clinics difficult, expert evaluations suffer from long waitlists, and screening tools like the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) rely heavily on fine motor tasks like drawing, which can confound cognitive scores. ![Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Liana%20Ramos.jpeg?width=45&name=Liana%20Ramos.jpeg) [Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/remote-cognitive-screening-in-parkinson-disease-validating-the-orca-pd-tool) ![What SODP's Learning Collaborative Revealed, and Why the Field Needs to Keep Going](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/SODP%20-%20Kathryn%20Ledley%20and%20Mason%20Granof.png) [Early Career Researcher,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/early-career-researcher) [Artificial Intelligence,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) [Digital Psychiatry](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/digital-psychiatry) ### [What SODP's Learning Collaborative Revealed, and Why the Field Needs to Keep Going](https://blog.jmir.org/what-sodps-learning-collaborative-revealed-and-why-the-field-needs-to-keep-going) 4 August 2026 11:39 a.m. This past June, the [Society of Digital Psychiatry (SODP)](https://www.sodpsych.com/) and the [Division of Digital Psychiatry](https://digitalpsych.org/) ran a four-week learning collaborative on recognizing, documenting, and responding to patient AI use.   ![Kathryn Taylor Ledley, BA & Mason Granof, BA](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SODP%20Profile%20Photos.png?width=45&name=SODP%20Profile%20Photos.png) [Kathryn Taylor Ledley, BA & Mason Granof, BA](https://blog.jmir.org/author/kathryn-ledley-and-mason-granof) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/what-sodps-learning-collaborative-revealed-and-why-the-field-needs-to-keep-going) ![Virtual Care in Oncology: Access Drivers and Emergency Care Patterns](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Ramya%20Walsan%20V2.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Virtual Care in Oncology: Access Drivers and Emergency Care Patterns](https://blog.jmir.org/virtual-care-in-oncology-access-drivers-and-emergency-care-patterns) 29 July 2026 9:15 a.m. Virtual care expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but understanding which cancer patients use virtual oncology services, and how it connects to unplanned emergency department (ED) visits, remains critical for equitable care. ![Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Liana%20Ramos.jpeg?width=45&name=Liana%20Ramos.jpeg) [Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/virtual-care-in-oncology-access-drivers-and-emergency-care-patterns) [1](https://blog.jmir.org) [2](https://blog.jmir.org/page/2) [3](https://blog.jmir.org/page/3) [4](https://blog.jmir.org/page/4) [5](https://blog.jmir.org/page/5) © 2026 JMIR Publications