JMIR Formative Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
2561-326X
CA
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About JMIR Formative Research
JMIR Formative Research (JFR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Digital Mental Health Interventions and Health Literacy and Information Accessibility in CA, catalogued under ISSN 2561-326X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.10 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1900 USD.
JMIR Formative Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
JMIR Formative Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.10, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Digital Mental Health Interventions research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, JMIR Formative Research makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1900 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in JMIR Formative Research should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare JMIR Formative Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for JMIR Formative Research
- Budget $1900 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Digital Mental Health Interventions, Health Literacy and Information Accessibility, Mental Health via Writing. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How JMIR Formative Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2561-326X |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| APC / Cost | $1900 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
JMIR Formative Research is tracked in our journal database and based in Canada. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1900.
In our subject taxonomy, JMIR Formative Research is classified under Digital Mental Health Interventions, Health Literacy and Information Accessibility, Mental Health via Writing and Mobile Health and mHealth Applications.
JMIR Formative Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.102.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.102 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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