As we step into 2026, the team at JMIR Publications is proud to look back and celebrate the impactful work from our authors that has shaped the landscape of digital health research.

(TORONTO, September 22, 2025) JMIR Publications, a leading open-access digital health research publisher, and Iowa State Universityare pleased to announce that they have modified their long-standing partnership from a multi-payor model to JMIR’s Flat-Fee Unlimited Open Access Publishing model.

(Toronto, September 18, 2025) JMIR Publications, a leading open-access digital health research publisher, and Jisc, the United Kingdom's not-for-profit organization providing digital services for research and education, are pleased to announce a significant expansion of their Flat-Fee Unlimited Open Access Partnership. Effective August 1, 2025, 6 new research institutions – the University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, Newcastle University, University of Leeds, University of Southampton, and University of Warwick – have joined this collaborative agreement.

(Toronto, September 18, 2025) JMIR Publications, the leading open-access digital health research publisher, and ZB Med, Germany’s national infrastructure and research hub for data and information in the life sciences, are pleased to announce that Witten/Herdecke University joined their Flat-Fee Unlimited Open Access Publishing Agreement. The addition of Witten/Herdecke to the consortia agreement was facilitated by Ulrike Weichern of KGL Accucoms.

We are excited to introduce Mike Byer, our new Institutional Partnerships Lead dedicated to supporting university librarians. To help you get to know them better, we've prepared a Q&A session covering their background, goals, and how they plan to collaborate with the community.

JMIR Publications is proud to announce a special initiative designed to champion early career researchers. This program offers a unique opportunity for emerging scholars to gain significant exposure and support in publishing their groundbreaking work.

(Eindhoven, Netherlands & Toronto, Canada, July 10, 2025) The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and JMIR Publications, a leading open access publisher of digital health research, are pleased to announce a new agreement that will provide TU/e faculty and affiliated researchers with unlimited opportunities for open access publishing in JMIR's extensive portfolio of journals.

It's an exciting time here at JMIR Publications, and we're thrilled to share some truly remarkable news from the recently released Journal Citation Reports 2025 from Clarivate. This year, a phenomenal 21 JMIR Publications journals now boast a Journal Impact Factor, with several experiencing significant year-over-year increases and achieving top-ranked distinctions within their respective disciplines. 

(Toronto, June 13, 2025) – JMIR Publications is delighted to announce its outstanding results in the latest Scopus CiteScore rankings. This year, 26 of our journals have been awarded a CiteScore, a reflection of the high-quality, impactful research published across our portfolio. These results reinforce our commitment to advancing the digital health landscape.

JMIR Publications is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced Editorial Board Recognition Program, designed to formally acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of its esteemed Editorial Board members. This program underscores JMIR Publications' deep appreciation for the dedication, expertise, and ongoing commitment of these individuals who play a crucial role in advancing open access scholarly communication.