About

JMIR Publications: A Catalyst for Digital Health Innovation

Founded at the intersection of health care, technology, and behavioral science, we are a leading open access publisher dedicated to advancing digital health research. We were “born digital” and are committed to accelerate the dissemination of research to address the world’s most pressing health challenges.

We combine speed with academic rigor, ensuring timely publications while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality, and research integrity.

Openness is at the heart of what we do. With over 25 years of experience in scholarly communication, we are proud to be a pioneer in open access publishing.

We offer a comprehensive platform for high-quality research spanning the full digital health care spectrum. Trusted by clinicians, technologists, and policy implementers alike, our journals deliver the peer-reviewed evidence required to drive real-world clinical impact.

From our flagship journal—the Journal of Medical Internet Research—to our growing portfolio of interdisciplinary titles, we empower researchers to bridge the gap between medical expertise and technological innovation.

Our Mission

Through leading-edge thinking, community involvement, and continuous innovation, we help leaders in the health technology space to collaborate and disseminate their ideas and research results. We connect peer-reviewed, quality research outputs in novel, effective, and timely ways with those who need it.

Our Vision

We envision a world where people are empowered by health research and technology to make effective, informed decisions, take control of their health and well-being, and live happier and healthier lives.

What We Offer

Independent Open Access Journals

We are the leading open access platform at the forefront of health care, technology, and behavioral science. With a portfolio of over 30 rigorously peer-reviewed journals, we provide the speed, authority, and global visibility your research deserves.

Innovation Beyond the Article

We believe research must be accessible to be transformative. Our media services go beyond traditional publishing to amplify your impact through "Knowledge Translation" tools. From interactive preprints (JMIRx) and visual abstracts to podcasts and multimedia storytelling, we turn complex data into actionable insights for patients, policymakers, and practitioners.

Stability and Compliance for Partners

Through our partnerships, memberships, and institutional flat-fee models, we help libraries, researchers and societies lock in predictable costs and ensure full funder mandate compliance. We protect your budget from volatility while maximizing the open-access output of your faculty and members.

The Stories Behind the Science

Research is driven by people. Our Newsroom and Author Stories series connect the community by highlighting the human side of innovation. We provide a platform for perspectives on health policy, industry trends, and the ethical challenges of the digital age, fostering a global conversation that shapes the future of healthcare.

Core Values

Openness & Accessibility

To champion open access and transparency, ensuring research is readily available to all, regardless of culture, location, or resource constraints.

Innovation & Rigor

To foster cutting-edge research methodologies and technologies while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and publication ethics.

Impact & Relevance

To prioritize scientific work that addresses real-world health challenges and promotes individual, public, and global health.

Collaboration & Community

To cultivate a diverse and inclusive community of researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.

The JMIR Timeline

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Founded by Prof Eysenbach, one of the first open access journals in the world!

1999

Landmark 'Open Access Advantage Study' in JMIR and PLOS Biology

2006

Medicine 2.0 conference series and social network.

2008

Launch RefCheck

2010

First Journal to collect social media signals ("Tweetations")

2011

Co-founded TrendMD

2013

Launched JMIRx a PRC model 'Super Journals'

2019
2023
2024

Research Integrity Partnership With Signals

2026
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Our Team

Our team comprises a talented group of individuals in their respective fields. We have come together to work toward the JMIR mission and vision. Simply put, we love what we do and who we do it for.

Meet the Team

Explore the Journals

Explore the latest research in the field of digital health, including innovations in health care technologies, patient and caregiver education, participatory medicine, biomedical engineering, and medical informatics.