--- title: JMIR Publications Blog (6) description: Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing (6) --- [![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 ![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) ![Header image for blog post: The Society of Digital Psychiatry AI Psychosis Survey Results featuring a picture of John Torous](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/2026%20SODP%20Ai%20Psychosis%20blog%20post%20(5).png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) [Digital Psychiatry](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/digital-psychiatry) ### [The Society of Digital Psychiatry AI Use and Mental Health Survey Results](https://blog.jmir.org/the-society-of-digital-psychiatry-ai-psychosis-survey-results) 23 April 2026 5:03 p.m. Being part of the [Society of Digital Psychiatry](https://www.sodpsych.com/) means you help shape and lead important conversations in mental health. A recent survey, conducted in collaboration with [JMIR Publications](https://jmirpublications.com/?_gl=1%2aeacdhy%2a_gcl_aw%2aR0NMLjE3NzY0NDc1OTAuQ2p3S0NBaUFqczJiQmhBQ0Vpd0FMVEJXWlRiM0dPQ0ZacnhYVGpMNUZGeFpvbW1XUWdzNFhlZkdZekMzcTh4NDhzMHkzV2RKbDdONFNob0MwVE1RQXZEX0J3RQ..%2a_gcl_au%2aODY5NzMxMjM3LjE3NzU4NDY0MjcuMTEyODgzMTY4MC4xNzc2ODcwMTY4LjE3NzY4NzAxNjc.%2a_ga%2aNjc1MjY2MzY1LjE3Njc3MzAwNDM.%2a_ga_YP0XNYBWWC%2aczE3NzY5NTYzMjAkbzI0MCRnMCR0MTc3Njk1NjMyMCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.), collected members' insights and perspectives on the emerging phenomenon of “AI Psychosis”. The survey collected 97 submissions in January and February 2026. A summary of these perspectives will be included in a future [News and Perspectives](https://www.jmir.org/themes/1580-news-and-perspectives) article in the [*Journal of Medical Internet Research*](https://www.jmir.org/). Here are the results and thank you! ![John Torous, MD, MBI](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Torous-1.jpeg?width=45&name=John%20Torous-1.jpeg) [John Torous, MD, MBI](https://blog.jmir.org/author/john-torous-md-mbi) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/the-society-of-digital-psychiatry-ai-psychosis-survey-results) ![Nicotine Pouches Overtake Snus in the Nordics](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Marina%20Murphy%20Blog%20Post.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [A New Frontier: The 2018–2025 Nordic Nicotine Evolution](https://blog.jmir.org/a-new-frontier-the-2018-2025-nordic-nicotine-evolution) 21 April 2026 9:07 a.m. Scandinavia has long been a unique outlier in the world of nicotine consumption. When much of the world still relied on cigarettes, Sweden and Norway famously embraced **snus**, a small pouch of powdered tobacco leaves placed under the lip, that helped these nations achieve some of the lowest smoking rates in Europe. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/a-new-frontier-the-2018-2025-nordic-nicotine-evolution) ![Image of a book with an open door and the open access logo included](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/s2o-from-perspective-of-librarians-1000x750.png) [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) ### [S2O and the Rise of Conditional Open Access](https://blog.jmir.org/s2o-and-the-rise-of-conditional-oa) 17 April 2026 9:58 a.m. In response to[*"Is Subscribe to Open Good for Libraries?" Three librarians explain the model’s appeal and explore the challenges it presents. By Laurie Taylor, Miranda Bennett and Katherine Brooks | 02.17.2026*](https://katinamagazine.org/content/article/open-knowledge/2026/is-s20-good-for-libraries) ![Gunther Eysenbach, MD, MPH, FACMI, Founder & Chairman of the Board, JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/00%20Corporate/JMIR%20Publications%20Staff%20Photos/Gunther_Eysenbach-1.png?width=45&name=Gunther_Eysenbach-1.png) [Gunther Eysenbach, MD, MPH, FACMI, Founder & Chairman of the Board, JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/gunther-eysenbach-md-mph-facmi-jmir-publications-chief-executive-officer-and-executive-editor) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/s2o-and-the-rise-of-conditional-oa) ![Header image for the blog post featuring Dennis O'Brien's photo](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Research%20Policy%20Impact.png) [Industry News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/industry-news) ### [Beyond the Bench: How Your Research Can Shape Global Policy](https://blog.jmir.org/beyond-the-bench-how-your-research-can-shape-global-policy) 15 April 2026 9:45 a.m. At JMIR Publications, we believe that the true value of scientific discovery lies in its ability to improve lives. Our commitment to Open Access (OA) isn’t just about making papers free to read; it’s about ensuring that your insights reach the people who have the power to implement change—the policymakers. ![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/beyond-the-bench-how-your-research-can-shape-global-policy) ![Elastic Tape for COPD: A Rehab Game-Changer?](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Thiago%20Fernandes%20Pinto%20Blog%20Post.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Can Elastic Tape Supercharge Pulmonary Rehabilitation?](https://blog.jmir.org/can-elastic-tape-supercharge-pulmonary-rehabilitation) 14 April 2026 1:18 p.m. The struggle for a full breath is a daily reality for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). While Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is the gold standard for treatment, researchers are constantly looking for ways to push the boundaries of recovery. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/can-elastic-tape-supercharge-pulmonary-rehabilitation) ![The Blueprint for Clarity: The Four Pillars of Health Care Dashboard Design](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Heike%20Vornhagen%20Blog%20Post%20v2.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Mastering the Dashboard Revolution in Health Care](https://blog.jmir.org/mastering-the-dashboard-revolution-in-health-care) 7 April 2026 9:30 a.m. The landscape of health care management is undergoing a digital transformation. From the frantic pace of emergency departments to the strategic boardrooms of national health systems, data dashboards are no longer a luxury—they are a clinical necessity. These visual tools are redefining how providers track patient safety, how administrators allocate resources, and how public health officials communicate with the world. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/mastering-the-dashboard-revolution-in-health-care) ![From Chatbots to Surgeons: Navigating the AI Revolution in Medical Education](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Esteban%20Ortiz-Prado%20Blog%20Post.png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [Redefining the Future of Medical Education with AI](https://blog.jmir.org/redefining-the-future-of-medical-education-with-ai) 30 March 2026 9:30 a.m. The landscape of medical training is undergoing a seismic shift. From the hallowed halls of traditional lecture centers to the interactive screens of global learning platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it is a present-day reality. AI is redefining how future doctors learn, how they are assessed, and how they will eventually treat patients. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/redefining-the-future-of-medical-education-with-ai) ![Strengthening the Bioinformatics Ecosystem: MCBIOS 2026](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/2026%20MCBIOS%20Shruti%20%20blog%20(1).png) [Events,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology at MCBIOS 2026](https://blog.jmir.org/jmir-bioinformatics-and-biotechnology-at-mcbios-2026) 26 March 2026 11:01 a.m. As the landscape of computational biology continues to evolve, fostering strong ties between specialized societies and high-impact scholarly publishing is essential. We are pleased to announce that both the Editor-in-Chief and I, the Managing Editor of *JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology*, will be presenting a brief talk at the upcoming [MCBIOS 2026 conference](https://2026.mcbios.com/) (March 27–29, 2026, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL). Our talk will focus on a new collaboration and an open call for submissions designed to highlight innovative research in the fields of computational biology, artificial intelligence, and health care innovation. ![Shruti Kochhar](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Shruti%20Hubspot%20Author%20Photo.png?width=45&name=Shruti%20Hubspot%20Author%20Photo.png) [Shruti Kochhar](https://blog.jmir.org/author/shruti-kochhar) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/jmir-bioinformatics-and-biotechnology-at-mcbios-2026) [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) [4](https://blog.jmir.org/page/4) [5](https://blog.jmir.org/page/5) [6](https://blog.jmir.org/page/6) [7](https://blog.jmir.org/page/7) [8](https://blog.jmir.org/page/8) © 2026 JMIR Publications