JMIR Publications Reports Significant Growth in Impact Factors
JMIR Publications Announces Impressive Growth in Impact Factors
JMIR Publications has expanded its prestigious portfolio to include 21 journals recognized with a Journal Impact Factor. This year, several of these journals achieved remarkable year-over-year increases, showcasing their significance in the field of digital health research.
Commitment to Open Scholarship
JMIR Publications is dedicated to advancing digital health science and innovation, emphasizing the importance of open scholarship. By utilizing an open access model, the publisher ensures that crucial research findings are readily accessible to a global audience. This approach not only enhances readership but also significantly increases the citation potential of the research it publishes.
Key Achievements from Journal Citation Reports
Prominent Journal Reaches New Heights
The flagship journal, Journal of Medical Internet Research, achieved an impressive Journal Impact Factor of 6.0. Its Q1 ranking in both the "Health Care Sciences and Services" and "Medical Informatics" categories solidifies its status as a leading publication in the realms of digital medicine and health care. The journal boasts over 50,000 citations, demonstrating its influence in these categories.
Top Rankings for Other Notable Journals
JMIR's commitment to publishing high-quality research is evident as two more journals achieved top rankings in their respective fields:
- JMIR Aging retains its title as the top-ranked journal in the "Gerontology" category with an impact factor of 4.8.
- JMIR Medical Education received an extraordinary inaugural impact factor of 12.5, ranking first in the "Education, Scientific Disciplines" category.
Strong Performance Across the Journal Portfolio
A number of JMIR Publications' other journals recorded increased Journal Impact Factors this year, highlighting their growing influence:
- JMIR mHealth and uHealth: Impact Factor of 6.2.
- JMIR Mental Health: Impact Factor of 5.8.
- JMIR Public Health and Surveillance: Impact Factor of 3.9.
- JMIR Medical Informatics: Impact Factor of 3.8.
- JMIR Human Factors: Impact Factor of 3.0.
- Interactive Journal of Medical Research: Impact Factor of 2.2.
Introduction of New Journals with Impact Factors
Six JMIR journals recently received inaugural Journal Impact Factors, showcasing their immediate impact:
- JMIR Nursing: Impact Factor of 4.0, ranking #9 of 192 nursing journals.
- JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies: Impact Factor of 3.0, placing it in the top quartile in the Rehabilitation category.
- JMIR Diabetes: Impact Factor of 2.6.
- JMIR Cardio: Impact Factor of 2.2.
- JMIR AI: Impact Factor of 2.0.
- Online Journal of Public Health Informatics: Impact Factor of 1.1.
Dr. Tiffany I. Leung, scientific editorial director for JMIR Publications, expressed pride in the recent impact factor results, emphasizing that these metrics reflect the dedication of researchers, peer reviewers, and editors, all committed to elevating the quality of open access publishing.
Publisher Dr. Gunther Eysenbach highlighted that the aim for JMIR journals is to provide a leading journal representation across various medical disciplines focused on technology and innovation.
Looking Towards the Future
JMIR Publications continues to advocate for a comprehensive understanding of scholarly impact. This includes not only citation metrics but also author satisfaction ratings and Altmetric scores, urging the academic community to embrace diverse metrics for evaluating journal significance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is JMIR Publications known for?
JMIR Publications is recognized as a leading publisher of open access digital health research.
How many journals does JMIR Publications have?
The JMIR Publications portfolio consists of 21 journals recognized with a Journal Impact Factor.
What is the significance of the Journal Impact Factor?
The Journal Impact Factor measures the average number of citations to recent articles published in the journal, indicating its influence in the academic community.
What are some other journals in the JMIR portfolio?
Other notable journals include JMIR Mental Health, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, and JMIR Medical Education.
How does JMIR Publications support open access?
JMIR Publications supports open access by ensuring research findings are freely available to everyone, fostering a collaborative scholarly environment.
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