--- title: JMIR Publications Blog (7) description: Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing (7) --- [![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 ![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) ![Photo of Dr. Poorna Kushalnagar, a principal investigator from the Center of Deaf Health Excellence at Gallaudet University](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Poorna%20Kushalnagar%20blog%20(1).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Bridging the Gap: ASL-Fluent Navigators and the Future of Cancer Screening](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-the-gap-asl-fluent-navigators-and-the-future-of-cancer-screening) 23 March 2026 2:00 p.m. In the realm of preventative medicine, a one-size-fits-all approach often leaves historically underserved populations behind. For adults who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH), the path to a routine cancer screening is frequently blocked by a complex web of systemic barriers. From the lack of health information available in American Sign Language (ASL) to the recurring struggle of ineffective patient-physician communication, these challenges do more than just cause frustration—they lead to delayed diagnoses and poorer health outcomes. ![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/bridging-the-gap-asl-fluent-navigators-and-the-future-of-cancer-screening) ![Transformative Agreements: Risk to Open Access Bibliodiversity](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/2026%20Dennis%20UKSG%20blog%20(2).png) [Open Access,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/open-access) [Events,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) [Libraries](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/libraries) ### [Transformative Agreements: Risk to Open Access Bibliodiversity](https://blog.jmir.org/transformative-agreements-risk-to-open-access-bibliodiversity) 20 March 2026 5:23 p.m. The transition to Open Access (OA) is no longer a distant goal; it is a rapidly accelerating reality. As we navigate this shift, the [ESAC (Efficiency and Standards for Academic Collecting) Initiative](https://esac-initiative.org/) is a useful compass, tracking the rise of Transformative Agreements (TAs) globally. ![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/transformative-agreements-risk-to-open-access-bibliodiversity) ![Photo of Christiane Melchior, a postdoctoral researcher at Lappeenranta-Lahti University and her colleagues from the Université de Montréal](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Videos/Christiane%20Melchior%20blog.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Ratios of Trust: the Rise and Fall of the WHO’s Popular Legitimacy](https://blog.jmir.org/ratios-of-trust-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-whos-popular-legitimacy) 13 March 2026 4:55 p.m. In the digital age, a ratio on social media is more than just a fleeting moment of internet drama, it can be a measurable signal of institutional trust. As global health crises like COVID-19 unfold, the battle for public confidence moves from official press releases to the real-time arena of social platforms. But can we scientifically measure something as complex as popular legitimacy simply by looking at how the world interacts with an organization on X? ![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/ratios-of-trust-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-whos-popular-legitimacy) ![Photo showing man sitting at an exhibit table for JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/_2026%20ER%26L%20%20blog.png) [Events,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/events) [Libraries](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/libraries) ### [What I Actually Learned at ER&L: Open Science, Funding, and the Librarian-Publisher Alliance](https://blog.jmir.org/what-i-actually-learned-at-erl-open-science-funding-and-the-librarian-publisher-alliance) 11 March 2026 4:18 p.m. I had a great time in Austin at the [ER&L Fest](https://electroniclibrarian.org/). The longer I’m in the position of Institutional Partnerships Lead at JMIR, the more I enjoy working with librarians. As a group, they are friendly, thoughtful, and ask great questions. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to me - my mother was a public librarian and I spent many, many hours among the book stacks of her workplaces. ![Michael Byer, Institutional Partnerships Lead](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-01%20at%2012.32.25%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screenshot%202026-10-01%20at%2012.32.25%20PM.png) [Michael Byer, Institutional Partnerships Lead](https://blog.jmir.org/author/michael-byer-institutional-partnerships-lead) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/what-i-actually-learned-at-erl-open-science-funding-and-the-librarian-publisher-alliance) ![Less Typing, More Talking: How Ontario Doctors are Leading the Ambient AI Revolution](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/2026%20Amanda%20blog%20post.png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [Less Typing, More Talking: Ontario's AI Scribe Program](https://blog.jmir.org/less-typing-more-talking-ontarios-ai-scribe-program) 24 February 2026 7:19 a.m. When a patient walks into a doctor’s office today, they might notice something is missing: the frantic clicking of a keyboard. In exam rooms across Ontario, the traditional image of a physician hunched over a laptop is being replaced by eye contact, active listening, and a small, unobtrusive digital assistant known as an **ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribe**. [Amanda Iannaccio, Managing Editor, JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/amanda-iannaccio-managing-editor-jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/less-typing-more-talking-ontarios-ai-scribe-program) ![Breaking barriers: accessible VR for mental health](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Amandine%20Verstegen%20blog%20(2).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Breaking Barriers: Accessible VR for Mental Health](https://blog.jmir.org/breaking-barriers-accessible-vr-for-mental-health) 18 February 2026 10:21 a.m. Virtual Reality (VR) can be a powerful tool in mental health care, particularly for assisting with relaxation. By immersing users in calming natural environments, VR can effectively lower stress and anxiety. However, despite its potential, high-quality VR relaxation remains largely locked away in specialized clinics. The barriers are clear: stand-alone headsets are expensive, the software can be difficult to operate, and many apps aren't available in local languages. ![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/breaking-barriers-accessible-vr-for-mental-health) [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) [9](https://blog.jmir.org/page/9) © 2026 JMIR Publications