Abhigyan Arun Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Crimson Interactive, Parent Company of Enago, Charlesworth, and Ulatus

July 9, 2025

Crimson Interactive, a globally trusted partner for academic and scientific communications, language solutions, and publishing innovation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Abhigyan Arun as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025.

This pivotal leadership transition arrives at a defining moment for the STM industry, which is undergoing rapid transformation driven by shifting market demands and the accelerating impact of AI-powered innovation.

Abhi brings over 27 years of extensive experience spanning technology, strategy, and leadership roles, with the past decade focused exclusively on the academic publishing industry. Most recently, he served as CEO of TNQ Technologies. His proven track record in driving strategic growth, fostering digital transformation, and building people-first and customer-centric organizations ideally positions him to lead Crimson into its next chapter.

“Crimson has always been at the forefront of anticipating change and building future-ready capabilities,” said Sharad Mittal, Founder of Crimson. “Abhi’s forward-thinking vision, profound appreciation of technology as a transformative driver, and nuanced understanding of the STM space make him the ideal leader to carry our mission forward. I eagerly look forward to working closely with him.”

Sharad, founder of Crimson will remain with the business but will transition into a strategic role where he will focus on AI-driven innovations and the creation of next-generation products.

Abhi’s induction as the new CEO strengthens Crimson’s mission to solve the challenges of the industry with an innovative, AI-driven approach, while continuing to build on the strong foundation of its brands: Enago, Charlesworth, Ulatus, Trinka, and Enago Life Sciences.

“Crimson is a company I’ve long admired – bold, global, and committed to empowering researchers worldwide”, says Abhi. “With its strong technology foundation, purpose-driven brands, and proven AI capabilities, the opportunity ahead is immense. The team’s deep understanding of technology, coupled with a willingness to evolve with it, makes this journey even more exciting. I look forward to contributing to an organization that values curiosity, resilience, and innovation.”

As Crimson Interactive embarks on this exciting new chapter, the company remains committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, empowering researchers, and shaping the future of academic and scientific communications for years to come.

ACM Celebrates Impact Factor Success as 2026 Move to Full Open Access Publishing Approaches

July 9, 2025

ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is proud to celebrate the strong success of its publications in the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR) from Clarivate Analytics, with over 75% of ACM journals indexed in the JCR increasing their impact factors and the highest number to date of journals ranked in the first quartile in one or more categories. Leading survey and tutorial journal ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR) continued its multi-year ascent in the rankings with an all-time-high impact factor of 28.0, taking top ranking in the Computer Science, Theory & Methods category for the second year in a row.

The ACM program had strong performance across the board. Highlights included flagship magazine Communications of the ACM (CACM) with an impact factor of 12.2, giving it a first-place ranking for the third year in a row in the Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture category, and rankings of 3 out of 128 in Computer Science, Software Engineering and 5 out of 147 in Computer Science, Theory & Methods. ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) received its highest impact factor to date, 9.5, and a ranking of 5 of 128 journals in the Computer Science, Software Engineering category.

ACM Transactions on Information Systems (TOIS) increased its impact factor by nearly 70% to 9.1 for a ranking of 10 of 258 in Computer Science, Information Systems. ACM Transactions on Computing for Healthcare (HEALTH) had an impressive start to its inclusion in the JCR with a first-time impact factor of 8.0 and first quartile rankings in its two categories of Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications and Medical Informatics, placing 3 of 48 in the latter category.

Other strong performances included ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing (TQC) with an impact factor of 6.8 and first quartile rankings in both Computer Science, Theory & Methods and Quantum Science & Technology; ACM Transactions on Intelligent Systems and Technology (TIST) with an impact factor of 6.6 and first quartile rankings in the Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Information Systems categories; ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI), which increased nearly 40% for its highest ever impact factor of 6.6 and first quartile placement in both of its categories, including fourth place in Computer Science, Cybernetics; ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology (TOSEM) at 6.2 and a rank of 9 of 128 in Computer Science, Software Engineering; ACM Transactions on Multimedia Computing, Communications, and Applications (TOMM) at 6.0; and ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction (THRI) at 5.5, placing it 10 of 48 in Robotics.

Numerous other ACM journals received their highest impact factors to date, includingACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems (TiiS) and ACM Transactions on Knowledge Discovery from Data (TKDD) both at 4.8; ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks (TOSN) at 4.7; Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies (IMWUT) at 4.5; ACM Transactions on the Web (TWEB) at 4.1; ACM Transactions on Computing Education (TOCE) at 3.8; ACM Transactions on Internet of Things (TIOT) at 3.7; ACM Transactions on Management Information Systems (TMIS) at 3.6; and ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing (TACCESS) at 3.5.

Reflecting on this success, ACM’s Director of Publications Scott Delman commented, “The stellar performance of ACM’s publications in the JCR is a strong indication of the real-world benefits of ACM’s transition to open access publishing across our program. As an increasing proportion of our papers are open access, they are getting cited, downloaded, and used at ever higher rates.”

Associate Director of Publications Sara Kate Heukerott added, “It is incredibly gratifying to see the amazing work of our authors, editors, and journal teams recognized in this way. A tremendous amount of time and dedication go into each paper published by ACM, and this high level of citation activity demonstrates that we are truly living ACM’s mission of advancing computing as a science & profession.”

Jisc-negotiated licensing delivers £500 million in member savings

July 3, 2025

License agreements secure critical savings as financial pressure continues to mount

As Jisc’s two year licensing review and enhancement program nears completion, the organisation has confirmed that its licensing services delivered over £500 million in savings for UK education and research institutions in 2023/24. The savings were achieved through centrally negotiated agreements that reduce costs, streamline procurement, and support digital transformation across the sector. This milestone figure reflects Jisc’s commitment to securing cost-effective, high-impact solutions at a time when financial pressures across the sector remain acute.

Adding value through strategic agreements

Jisc negotiates on behalf of the sector to secure the best possible terms on licensed software and digital content across research, education, and enterprise, helping institutions access essential tools and saving time, money, and administrative effort. Effective licensing is critical for UK education and research, ensuring institutions have affordable access to high-quality digital solutions tailored to their needs.

Currently, Jisc licensing supports over 450 agreements with major providers including Adobe, Oracle Java, Microsoft, Crowdstrike, and academic publishers such as Elsevier.

Working with and for the sector

By centralising negotiations, Jisc streamlines the procurement process for its members, reducing duplication of effort and administrative burden. Institutions benefit from highly discounted pricing, achieved by leveraging collective sector spend to negotiate significantly reduced fees. This centralised approach also ensures due diligence and compliance with funder policies, regulations, and standards, helping institutions avoid additional costs and bureaucracy. Furthermore, Jisc provides model licences tailored to the needs of UK education and research, enhancing efficiency and consistency across the sector.

Sector-led negotiations are governed by strategic and expert groups convened by Universities UK (UUK) and developed in partnership with key professional bodies. This ensures that licensing decisions reflect the real needs and priorities of institutions.

For vendors working with Jisc, there is a trusted single route into UK education and research, and the benefit of Jisc’s sector knowledge and expertise to help shape products and services that align with member priorities.

Caren Milloy, Director of licensing, Jisc, comments:
“We’re proud to have delivered over £500 million in savings through strategic, sector-led licensing. In a time of intense financial pressure, our negotiated agreements – built on collaboration across the sector – provide value, foster trust, and support the long-term sustainability of UK education and research. As we continue to develop further efficiencies, we remain committed to making procurement even more streamlined, collaborative, and impactful for our members.”

Liam Earney, managing director, higher education and research, Jisc, adds:
“This milestone figure highlights the impact of collaboration and the critical role of trust and partnership between Jisc and the sector in addressing sector challenges. Against a backdrop of significant financial pressures, we are focused on helping institutions across the UK manage the cost of digital tools and applications – cost-effectively, efficiently, and at scale. These savings reflect our ongoing commitment to support UK teaching, research, and innovation through sector-led collaboration”.

Find out more about Jisc licensing at https://www.jisc.ac.uk/licensing-and-procurement

Canadian Science Publishing acquires Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience

July 2, 2025

Canadian Science Publishing (CSP), an independent not-for-profit publisher with a strong reputation for excellence in scientific journal publishing, has acquired Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience (JPN) from CMA Impact Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Canadian Medical Association, effective September 2, 2025.

JPN publishes papers at the intersection of psychiatry and neuroscience that advance our understanding of the neural mechanisms involved in the etiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders. The journal becomes the 23^rd title in the CSP portfolio, which includes some of Canada’s longest-standing and most respected peer-reviewed journals, covering engineering, life, natural, and physical sciences.

“We’re pleased to welcome JPN to our growing suite of journals,” says Josephine E. Sciortino, Editorial Director, Life & Agricultural Sciences at CSP. “JPN is a unique addition to our portfolio and marks an exciting step forward as we expand and connect with a new community of researchers.”

JPN’s Editorial Board remains unchanged and will maintain full control over the journal’s content and editorial decisions.

“With their community-focused approach and a strong commitment to publishing quality science, we know JPN is in good hands,” says Holly Bodger, Publisher at CMA Impact Inc. “We look forward to seeing the journal continue to grow and succeed in its new home with Canadian Science Publishing.”

CSP looks forward to supporting the continued impact of JPN and will provide further updates as preparations progress for its transition in September.

To learn more about Canadian Science Publishing and its portfolio of journals please visit www.cdnsciencepub.com. For more information about the Canadian Medical Association, please visit www.cma.ca.

Frontiers extends ZBMed partnership as first publisher to sign up to the Open Life Science Database (OLSPub)

July 2, 2025

Frontiers has expanded its publishing partnership with ZBMed, the Germany-based life sciences centre, and signed an agreement to deposit article metadata in its new Open Life Science Publication Database (OLSPub), being the first publisher to agree to supply this information to the new database.

As a leading Gold Open access publisher, Frontiers collaborates with these global databases to provide researchers with comprehensive channels to ensure their data and research are accessible to as many users as possible worldwide. All content published by Frontiers is freely available online and licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Sharing metadata in all these repositories amplifies the visibility of research, increasing citations, public engagement, and interdisciplinary reach—benefits that serve authors, institutions, and science. Dr Frederick Fenter, Frontiers’ Chief Executive Editor, said:

“Open science helps to build trust in science and this has never been more important. By expanding our partnership with ZBMed and extending the list of repositories where Frontiers’ metadata is deposited, we aim to serve the research community by making their peer-reviewed research findable, accessible, and useable to the greatest extent possible.”

The agreement adds to the comprehensive list of research repositories where Frontiers’ article metadata are deposited, including:

PubMed Central
Web of Science
SCOPUS
Directory of Open Access Journals
Crossref
DeepGreen
Dimensions
IET Inspec
Embase
EBSCO
APA PsycInfo
SCImago
ADS/NASA
ResearchGate
CLOCKSS

DIAMAS results will change the face of Diamond OA

July 2, 2025

The DIAMAS final conference celebrated the 9 project outputs that have been integrated into the European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) in Brussels on 3 June 2025. It shone a light on how DIAMAS outputs will support the community to implement and sustain the Diamond OA model in Europe and beyond.

Conference sessions featured dialogues between project partners and community members as they unpicked the value of certain DIAMAS outputs for end users in different countries and contexts. The first panel, Putting DIAMAS Project resources to work, spotlighted the Diamond Open Access Standard (DOAS), the sustainability resources, and the recommendations and guidelines for institutions, funders, sponsors, donors and policymakers. In DIAMAS partner and SPARC Europe Board member Iva Melinščak Zlodi’s dialogue with Daniela Hahn (University of Zurich) about the sustainability resources, which emerged from the workpackage that SPARC Europe led, it became clear that this work to make Diamond OA financially sustainable is timely and relevant for Switzerland, where policy guidelines for institutional investment in Diamond OA are currently being developed. The panel discussion highlighting one national context in which the DIAMAS sustainability resources will be used was followed by questions from audience members who shared perspectives from other countries in Europe.

Discussion during the next two panels, Diamond diversity across Europe and Collaboration in Diamond OA publishing, identified that sustainability can be reinforced by collaborative practices that also foster bibliodiversity. Diamond OA can thrive when collaborative practices are in place if national infrastructures and other community capacities are shared, e.g. publishers can build, utilise and share interoperable services. This better ensures international alignment and durability. However, a risk to fruitful collaboration is when Diamond OA publishers need to compete for the same funds; a real challenge as it seeks to find a stable financial footing in some areas. The audience was interested in how bibliodiversity can be measured on a European level when there is so much regional diversity among Diamond OA publications and whether institutional budgets for Diamond OA are better allotted to national or international initiatives. DIAMAS partners emphasised the importance of the international, Europe-wide (and beyond) efforts to support Diamond OA. These efforts require both national infrastructures and continual community engagement on an international level. They thrive when collaborative practices are in place. Collaboration in scholarly publishing flourishes when the competition for funds is eliminated.

The final session, The future of Diamond OA in Europe and beyond, was divided into two parts to focus on policymakers and practitioners. The panel of policymakers stated firm support for the pathways toward Diamond OA that DIAMAS has identified. Policymakers agreed that the EDCH and other transnational infrastructures, collaborative approaches to funding, and grassroots initiatives by researchers and scholarly communities will be essential in order for Diamond OA to succeed. The panel of practitioners expressed enthusiasm about both the EDCH and the training materials that DIAMAS has developed and the ALMASI project’s plans to expand those resources’ global reach. Fully in the spirit of Diamond OA, practitioners called for further collaboration worldwide and inclusivity as well as equity in the Diamond OA movement.

With DIAMAS wrapping up in August 2025, work towards scaling up Diamond OA in scholarly publishing will continue through the ALMASI project, which brings the Diamonds of three continents together. We at SPARC Europe are delighted about expanding our policy and advocacy efforts, and expertise in sustaining Diamond OA across Europe and beyond as we contribute to both of these important projects.

Discover all the DIAMAS project outputs.

Elsevier introduces Embase AI to transform how users discover, analyze and draw critical insights from biomedical research

July 2, 2025

Embase AI transforms access to biomedical research with natural language search and summarization of millions of biomedical literature records, clinical trials and conference proceedings
Key benefits include easy access for all users regardless of their technical background, finding insights faster, and increasing confidence in decision-making
Embase AI has been built in partnership with the research community to help users more easily discover, analyze and synthesize research using trusted data powered by responsible AI

Elsevier introduces Embase AI, a GenAI-powered version of Embase, the leading biomedical literature database. Embase AI transforms literature searches and other tasks carried out by multiple teams, including R&D, medical affairs, product managers, academic researchers, knowledge managers and educators.

Embase AI addresses the need to simplify and enhance biomedical literature searches while increasing confidence in the results. The advanced solution expands access to biomedical data by giving users the ability to ask research questions in natural language. This helps make biomedical insight accessible to all users, regardless of their technical background. Users instantly receive summarized information – also in natural language – including a list of fully referenced top sources, saving time and reducing the risk of missing vital insights.

Grounded on the Embase database, which has been trusted by researchers globally for more than 50 years, Embase AI searches the entire content corpus in real time, including peer-reviewed research, clinical trials, preprints and conference abstracts, to deliver results based on the most recent data available. Embase AI uses a two-stage ranking system to generate a summarized response with inline citations to ensure transparency. The advanced solution, which is updated daily, relies on a (human) curated hierarchy of medical concepts and synonyms, making its results precise and easy to explain.

Mirit Eldor, Managing Director, Life Sciences, Elsevier said: “Embase AI is changing the way researchers and other users go about solving problems and helps them save valuable time searching for answers, digesting information, and avoiding the risk of missing valuable insights. Every user should have access to trusted research tools that help them advance human progress, and we remain committed to working in partnership with scientists across academia, life sciences and other innovative industries to ensure that our solutions address their needs. We know that our users seek solutions that they can trust, and we built Embase AI in a way that ensures transparency, explainability and accuracy.”

Embase AI was developed in line with Elsevier’s Responsible AI Principles and Privacy Principles to ensure the highest standards of data privacy and security. Embase AI’s use of third-party LLMs is private, no information is stored or used to train public models, and all data is stored in a protected and private environment exclusive to Elsevier.

Embase AI is the latest in a series of solutions from Elsevier that have been built in partnership with the research community to help users more easily discover, analyze and synthesize research using trusted content powered by responsible AI.

To request a demo or to learn more about Embase AI, visit our site:

53 new libraries sign on to OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services platform

July 2, 2025

OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services (WMS)—the first cloud-based library services platform and the only platform built with WorldCat as its foundation—continues to expand its reach. Since July 2024, 53 new libraries have selected WMS to streamline operations, improve user experiences, increase the visibility of collections, and collaborate with leading institutions worldwide through OCLC’s global network.

WMS is designed to meet the complex and evolving library management needs of all sizes of academic libraries, special libraries, and consortia. WMS is an integrated library services platform that supports library priorities with actionable data, a user-focused experience, and unified management of electronic and physical resources.

Because WMS is built on WorldCat—the world’s most comprehensive network of data about libraries—it gives users access to hundreds of millions of bibliographic records and leverages the cooperative power of thousands of libraries. This shared infrastructure reduces duplication of effort and empowers libraries to focus more time and resources on local priorities and services.

Among the new libraries that have signed on to OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services:

ACT Legislative Assembly Library, Australia
Alberta Innovates, Canada
American University of Kurdistan, Iraq
Artevelde Hogeschool, Belgium
Burman University, Canada
Carey Baptist College, New Zealand
Children’s Health (Dallas, Texas), US
Colby-Sawyer College, US
Council on Foreign Relations Library, US
Dalton McCaughey Library, Australia
El Paso Community College, US
Evangelisch-Lutherisches Landeskirchenamt Sachsens, Germany
Gauteng Provincial Legislature, South Africa
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH, Germany
Hogeschool Gent, Belgium
Hogeschool PXL, Belgium
Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Humanistische Hochschule Berlin AdöR, Germany
Katholische Hochschule Mainz, Germany
Keyano College Library, Canada
Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschaftsforschung (ZALF) e.V., Germany

Mpumalanga Prov Legislature (3241), South Africa
Newman University, US
Northwest University, US
Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada
NT Supreme Court Library (LANT), Australia
Olds College Library, Canada
Oral Roberts University Library, US
Paul Smiths College Library, US
Red Deer Polytechnic, Canada
Rider University Library, US
Saint Edward’s University Library, US
Shepherds Theological Seminary, US
Stella Vorarlberg Privathochschule für Musik GmbH, Austria
Taipei National University of the Arts, Taiwan
Texas A&M International University, US
The Africa Institute/Global Studies University, United Arab Emirates
The King’s University, Canada
Universidad de Loyola, Spain
Universidad de Zaragoza – Biblioteca, Spain
Universität Heidelberg, Germany
University of Glasgow, UK
University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, Iraq
Vanguard College, Canada

“WorldShare Management Services is a proven solution for libraries seeking flexibility, efficiency, and global collaboration,” said Mary Sauer-Games, Chief Product Officer, OCLC. “Our platform is continually enhanced through ongoing communication and partnership with our libraries. The result is an advanced platform that continues to grow to support student success and meet the complex and evolving challenges of modern libraries.”

Learn more about WorldShare Management Services at the OCLC Booth #1147 during the ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, now through June 30. An OCLC event schedule is on the website.

University of Miami and Frontiers partner on a flat fee open access agreement

July 2, 2025

Frontiers and the University of Miami are pleased to announce a new flat fee open access publishing agreement. Through this partnership, affiliated researchers can publish in a selection of leading peer-reviewed journals without incurring article processing charges (APCs), which are fully covered by the University.

The agreement includes five high-impact titles from Frontiers’ portfolio:

Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
Frontiers in Immunology
Frontiers in Marine Science
Frontiers in Oncology
Frontiers in Physiology

These journals are among the most widely read and cited in their respective fields, providing University of Miami researchers with reputable platforms to share their work openly and reach a global audience. This partnership reflects the University’s commitment to fostering open science, increasing the global visibility of its research, and supporting its academic community with sustainable and equitable publishing solutions.

Brian O’Connor, Head of Institutional Partnerships at Frontiers, said:

“We’re delighted to strengthen our partnership with the University of Miami through this flat fee open access agreement. By deepening our collaboration, we’re making it even easier for researchers to publish openly and maximize the reach of their work, all while providing the University with a sustainable, transparent solution for managing publishing costs. We look forward to building on our shared commitment to advancing open science.”

In addition to eliminating APCs for authors, the flat fee model makes it easier for researchers to publish their work. It reduces administrative burden, increases research discoverability, and encourages collaboration within and across academic communities. For the University, it provides a predictable and transparent approach to managing publishing costs while creating a trusted, high-quality publishing avenue for its researchers to share their work openly with the world.

This partnership has been welcomed across the University of Miami, from institutional leadership to faculty and library services, underscoring its broad impact on the academic community.

Dr Maria Alcaide, Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship at the University of Miami, said:

“Researchers at the University of Miami are making groundbreaking discoveries and important contributions across a wide range of fields. We are thrilled with this partnership that will significantly enhance the visibility of their work, making it broadly accessible in some of the highest impact journals in their disciplines.”

Dr Francesco Travascio, Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in the College of Engineering and the department of Orthopaedics in the Miller School of Medicine, and past chair of the Senate Library Committee, said:

“I wholeheartedly support this partnership, which addresses the need to publish faculty research outputs in high-impact journals, including those that happen to be gold open-access journals with a business model based on article processing charges.”

Kineret Ben-Knaan, Director of Technical Services in the University of Miami Libraries, said:

“Open access is central to the Libraries’ mission of expanding the reach and relevance of the University of Miami’s research. By partnering with Frontiers, we’re removing cost barriers for our researchers interested in publishing in high-impact, gold open access — thereby accelerating scientific progress and societal impact.”

To benefit from this agreement, the corresponding author must be affiliated with the University of Miami and use their institutional email address when submitting their manuscripts.

With this partnership, the University of Miami joins a global network of more than 700 institutions that support open access through tailored institutional agreements with Frontiers.

The Society for Scholarly Publishing Celebrates Successful Completion of the Generations Fund, Raising $500,000 to Support the Future of Scholarly Communications

July 2, 2025

The Society for Scholarly Publishing is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its Generations Fund endowment campaign, having reached its goal by raising an impressive $500,000 to support SSP’s Fellowship, Mentoring, and DEIA programs. This milestone marks a significant step forward in cementing our commitment to the future of scholarly communications, by providing dependable and sustainable long-term support for these programs through an endowment structure.

Launched during the pandemic, the campaign brought together supporters from across the world, uniting more than 500 individuals and organizations around a shared goal. Beyond giving directly to the Fund, sponsors walked, ran, and rolled in SSP’s Virtual 5K, contributed their talents to the SSP Originals Auction, played Games for Good, and more!

“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support we’ve received,” said Melanie Dolechek, Executive Director of SSP. “This achievement is not just a number—it’s a reflection of the passion and commitment our community has for cultivating diverse voices for a brighter future.”

To view a full list of the campaign’s outstanding supporters, visit our organizational supporter recognition listings or our individual donor recognition listings.

As SSP looks ahead, the success of the Generations Fund reinforces its commitment to advancing scholarly publishing and communication, as well as the professional development of its members, through education, collaboration, and networking. The organization invites the community to stay involved and continue making an impact through ongoing volunteer opportunities and events.

JMIR Journals Show Strong New Impact Factors

July 2, 2025

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.

ASTM Digital Library Launches on the Silverchair Platform

July 2, 2025

Silverchair and ASTM International announced the launch of the enhanced ASTM Digital Library on the Silverchair Platform. ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in engineering standards and technical publications. This strategic partnership provides users with advanced access to ASTM’s comprehensive collection of more than 35,000 chapters and papers, including 17,000 journal articles spanning multiple engineering disciplines.

The ASTM Digital Library houses a diverse array of engineering content, including ASTM journals, proceedings, manuals, monographs, data series, and technical reports. By migrating to Silverchair’s cutting-edge platform, ASTM users will benefit from enhanced search capabilities, improved user experience, and access to Silverchair’s innovative AI-powered discovery tools that help researchers find relevant content more efficiently.

A key advantage of the partnership is ASTM’s integration into Silverchair’s thriving client community of leading scholarly publishers. This collaborative ecosystem enables continuous platform innovation, with new features and capabilities developed through shared insights from publishers across diverse disciplines. The community-driven approach ensures that technological advances benefit all users while maintaining the highest standards for scholarly content delivery.

According to Stuart Radcliffe, ASTM International’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, “Our partnership with Silverchair represents a significant leap forward in how we deliver critical technical information to our global readership of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals. We’re not just implementing a technology solution; we’re joining a collaborative community that ensures our digital strategy remains flexible, innovative, and aligned with our organizational goals.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome ASTM to our platform and our community of forward-thinking publishers,” said Will Schweitzer, Silverchair CEO. “Our collaborative client community grows stronger with each new partner, creating opportunities for shared innovation that advances the entire scholarly publishing industry.”