JMIR Formative Research

Open Access Established Impact

About JMIR Formative Research

JMIR Formative Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, JMIR Formative Research maintains a competitive position in the CA academic market. With an impact factor of 2.10, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Being fully Open Access, this journal ensures your research is immediately available to the global scientific community.

Submission Tips for JMIR Formative Research
  • Budget $1900 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 2561-326X
Publisher -
Country Canada
APC / Cost $1900 USD
About JMIR Formative Research

JMIR Formative Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal.

JMIR Formative Research from CA as a journal. It has published 4,528 works to date, attracting 36,674 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 54, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. It is currently indexed in DOAJ. Recent publishing activity centers on Mobile Health and mHealth Applications, Digital Mental Health Interventions, Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about JMIR Formative Research

The current impact factor of JMIR Formative Research is 2.102.

Yes, JMIR Formative Research is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for JMIR Formative Research is $1900 USD.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
2.102
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.102 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2012–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
4,528
Total Works
36,674
Total Citations
54
h-index
2.10
2-Yr Mean Citedness
DOAJ Indexed APC $1900 USD

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Top Research Topics

The areas where JMIR Formative Research most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
    Health Professions
    1,091 works
  2. Digital Mental Health Interventions
    Psychology
    1,005 works
  3. Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
    Medicine
    335 works
  4. Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
    Health Professions
    318 works
  5. COVID-19 and Mental Health
    Psychology
    266 works
  6. Impact of Technology on Adolescents
    Social Sciences
    257 works
  7. Social Media in Health Education
    Social Sciences
    220 works
  8. Mental Health Research Topics
    Psychology
    217 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S4210234749

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