We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from JMIR Publications! Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports 2025 have just been released, and our journals have once again demonstrated their significant impact in the field of digital health.
We’re proud to announce that our portfolio now includes 21 journals with a Journal Impact Factor, a testament to the quality and influence of the research we publish. Several of our journals saw impressive year-over-year increases and received special distinctions, highlighting their growing prominence.
At JMIR Publications, we’re deeply committed to advancing digital health science and fostering open scholarship. We believe that making vital research findings freely and immediately available to everyone through our open access model is key to maximizing global reach and influence. This approach not only ensures wide readership but also increases citation potential, contributing to a more transparent and collaborative scholarly ecosystem.
Key Highlights From Journal Citation Reports 2025 From Clarivate
• The Journal of Medical Internet Research, now has a Journal Impact Factor of 6.0. Its Q1 ranking in the “Health Care Sciences and Services” category, as well as Q1 ranking in the “Medical Informatics” category, underscore its position as a leading peer-reviewed publication for digital medicine, health, and health care.
• JMIR Medical Education, dedicated to technology, artificial intelligence (AI), large language models, innovation, and openness in medical education, received a remarkable inaugural Journal Impact Factor of 12.5, securing the top (#1 of 86) position in the “Education, Scientific Disciplines” category.
• JMIR mHealth and uHealth, with a focus on health and biomedical applications in mobile and tablet computing, pervasive and ubiquitous computing, wearable computing and domotics, achieved an Impact Factor of 6.2, now positioned within the top 10 journals of both the “Medical Informatics” (#7 of 48, Q1) and “Health Care Sciences & Services” categories (#10 of 185, Q1).
• JMIR Aging, with an Impact Factor of 4.8, retains its position as the top-ranked journal (#1 of 48) in the “Gerontology” category.
• JMIR Mental Health, a key journal in the portfolio, received a Journal Impact Factor of 5.8, positioning it in the top 10% among the very large “Psychiatry” category (#25 of 288, Q1). This journal focuses on research on internet interventions and digital innovations for mental health and behavior change.
• JMIR Nursing received an inaugural Journal Impact Factor of 4.0 and achieved a top 10% ranking right off the bat, being ranked 9/192 among all nursing journals (Q1)
Here is a selection of the top-cited articles as recognized in the Journal Citation Reports 2025 from Clarivate:
• Utility of ChatGPT in Clinical Practice. Liu J, Wang C, Liu S
Journal of Medical Internet Research
• How Does ChatGPT Perform on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)? The Implications of Large Language Models for Medical Education and Knowledge Assessment. Gilson A, Safranek C, Huang T, Socrates V, Chi L, Taylor R, Chartash D.
JMIR Medical Education
• Applications of Digital Health Technologies in Knee Osteoarthritis: Narrative Review. Shah N, Costello K, Mehta A, Kumar D.
JMIR Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
• Evidence on Digital Mental Health Interventions for Adolescents and Young People: Systematic Overview. Lehtimaki S, Martic J, Wahl B, Foster KT, Schwalbe N.
JMIR Mental Health
• Digital Technologies and the Role of Health Care Professionals: Scoping Review Exploring Nurses’ Skills in the Digital Era and in the Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Isidori V, Diamanti F, Gios L, Malfatti G, Perini F, Nicolini A, Longhini J, Forti S, Fraschini F, Bizzarri G, Brancorsini S, Gaudino A.
JMIR Nursing
These achievements underscore our dedication to being a leading publisher in open access digital health research. We thank our authors, reviewers, staff, and readers for being an integral part of this success.
Curious to see all the details? Access the full list of our 2025 Journal Impact Factors and discover why JMIR Publications remains a strong choice for publishing high-impact digital health research.
