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JMIR Human Factors is a multidisciplinary journal focused on redesigning health care and making health care interventions and technologies usable, safe, and effective. It publishes work on usability studies, heuristic evaluations, ergonomics, error prevention, medical devices, health care systems and workflows, teamwork training, nontechnical skills, and policies and procedures that reduce errors and increase safety. Reviews, viewpoint papers, tutorials, and original research are welcomed.
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Impact Factor
3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2292-9495
eISSN
2292-9495
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
APF of $1985 USD payable upon acceptance for JMIR Human Factors; modified APFs of $1588 for Viewpoints and $1000 for Research Letter.
Submission Instructions
JMIR Human Factors accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be submitted.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 450 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Main body text should aim for a maximum of 10,000 words. Main headings must follow IMRD: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The article type must be stated at the beginning of the manuscript just before the article title, and one figure in the Results section should typically be a flow diagram of the study selection.
References
References must be formatted according to AMA style, 11th edition. References must be cited in square brackets in numerical order in the text and listed in matching numerical order at the end of the manuscript, with PMID or DOI included for journal references if available.
Figures & Tables
Figures must remain embedded in the manuscript file during the initial review rounds and must also be uploaded separately as supplementary figure files. Separate figures must not be labeled as parts such as 1a and 1b, and if a figure is split into parts they must be combined into one figure labeled A, B, C, and so on.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be submitted.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 450 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Authors should aim for a maximum of 10,000 words in the main body text. The manuscript must use IMRD main headings: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The article type must be stated at the beginning of the manuscript before the title, and one figure in the Results section should typically be a flow diagram of study selection.
References
References should be formatted according to AMA style. In-text references must appear in square brackets in numerical order, and the reference list must be numbered in the same order.
Figures & Tables
One figure in the Results section should typically be a flow diagram of the study selection. Figures must remain embedded in the manuscript during initial review and also be uploaded separately as supplementary files.
Scoping Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be submitted.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 450 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Main body text should aim for a maximum of 10,000 words. Manuscript must use the IMRD main headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The article type must be stated at the beginning of the manuscript before the title, and one figure in the Results section should typically be a flow diagram of study selection.
References
References must be formatted according to AMA style, 11th edition. In-text references must be numbered in square brackets in order of appearance, the reference list must be numbered to match, and studies cited in a Multimedia Appendix that are included in the main analysis must also appear in the main manuscript reference list and be cited in the main text.
Figures & Tables
One figure in the Results section should typically be a flow diagram of the study selection. Figures must remain embedded in the manuscript during initial review and must also be uploaded separately as supplementary figure files.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be submitted.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 450 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Main body text should aim for a maximum of 10,000 words. Manuscript must use IMRD main headings: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The article type must be stated at the beginning of the manuscript just before the article title, and one figure in the Results section should typically be a flow diagram of study selection.
References
References must be formatted according to AMA style. References must be cited in square brackets in numerical order and listed numerically at the end of the manuscript, with studies cited in a Multimedia Appendix for the main analysis also included in the main manuscript reference list and cited in the main text.
Figures & Tables
One figure in the Results section should typically be a flow diagram of the study selection. Figures must remain embedded in the manuscript during initial review and must also be uploaded separately as supplementary files. Forest plot figure captions must cite the references corresponding to the studies mentioned in the plot.
User-Centered Design Case Studies
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be submitted.
Abstract
An abstract is required for this article type. The structured abstract must not exceed 450 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The main body of the text should aim for a maximum of 10,000 words. The manuscript must state the article type at the beginning just before the title and use IMRD subheadings.
References
References must follow AMA style. In-text references must appear in square brackets in numerical order, and the reference list must be numbered in the same order.
Figures & Tables
Figures must remain embedded in the manuscript during initial review and also be uploaded separately as supplementary files.
Usability Evaluation Case Studies
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be submitted.
Abstract
An abstract is required for this article type. The structured abstract must not exceed 450 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The main body text should aim for a maximum of 10,000 words. The manuscript must state the article type at the beginning before the title and use IMRD subheadings.
References
References must be formatted according to AMA style, 11th edition. In-text citations must appear in square brackets in numerical order, and the reference list must be numbered in the same order with one publication per reference number.
Figures & Tables
Figures must remain embedded in the manuscript during initial review and must also be uploaded separately as supplementary figure files. If one figure is split into parts, it must be provided as a single figure file with parts labeled A, B, C, and so on.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be submitted.
Abstract
No abstract is required.
Manuscript
Authors should aim for a maximum of 10,000 words in the main body text. The manuscript must be a letter commenting on a previously published article in a JMIR Publications journal and should usually address an article not older than 6 months. The manuscript must contain important additional information or critical questions that add value to understanding the published paper, and brief research reports are not allowed.
References
References must be formatted according to AMA style, 11th edition. In-text references must be cited in square brackets in numerical order of appearance, and the reference list must be presented in matching numerical order.
Figures & Tables
Figures must remain embedded in the manuscript file during initial review and must also be uploaded separately as supplementary figure files.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be submitted.
Abstract
No abstract is required for a Research Letter. A full abstract is not included, but a single summary sentence in the abstract field is recommended.
Manuscript
Research Letters must be no longer than 1000 words. Research Letters must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The article type must be stated at the beginning of the manuscript before the title.
References
Research Letters may include a maximum of 10 references. References should follow AMA style. References must be cited in square brackets in numerical order and listed numerically at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Research Letters may include a maximum of 2 tables or figures. Figures must remain embedded in the manuscript file during initial peer review and also be uploaded separately as supplementary files.
Recent Publications
User-Centered Virtual Clinic Services for Remote, Rural, and Underserved Sub-Saharan Africa: Development and Usability Study
Abby Blocker, Ahmed Biyabani, Joyce Mwangama, Mohammed Ishaaq Datay, Bessie Malila
10.2196/84272
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Change Adaptation Resilience Evaluation Questionnaire for Industry 5.0 Among Workers in High-Tech Manufacturing Companies: Questionnaire Development and Pilot Evaluation Study
Giulia Bassi, Angelo Valente, Serena Tassoni, Silvia Salcuni
10.2196/83754
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Patient Experiences of Digital Technology Use in Interstitial Lung Disease (PRODIGY-ILD Study): Qualitative Study Using Reflexive Thematic Analysis
Emer Gunne, Alessandro Franciosi, Cormac McCarthy, Michael P Keane, Peter Doran, Sinead Holden
10.2196/91533
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Factors Associated With Health Perception and Psychological Well-Being Among Third-Age University Students: Cross-Sectional Study on the Role of Cyberchondria
Semra Gündoğdu, Özlem Özgür, Asli Kilavuz, İsmail Tufan
10.2196/83371
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Correction: Acceptability of a Digital Care App in Patients Undergoing Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Prospective Cohort Study
Yacine Louni, Matthew Laroche, Abdulrhman Alnasser, Mohammad Abuhaneya, Eric Belzile, Sandhya Baskaran, Jennifer Mutch, Anthony Albers
10.2196/101097
View Publication
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Open peer review periods shown include June 09, 2026-August 04, 2026; June 08, 2026-August 03, 2026; June 04, 2026-July 30, 2026; May 25, 2026-July 20, 2026; May 19, 2026-July 14, 2026; May 14, 2026-July 09, 2026; May 11, 2026-July 06, 2026; April 28, 2026-June 23, 2026.
Reformat to JMIR Human Factors using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and should disclose prior or simultaneous internet publication, potentially redundant material, and overlaps with related submissions or publications.
Reformat to JMIR Human Factors using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
APF of $1985 USD payable upon acceptance for JMIR Human Factors; modified APFs of $1588 for Viewpoints and $1000 for Research Letter.
Reformat to JMIR Human Factors using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
Diabetes Management and Education
AI in Service Interactions
Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Health Policy Implementation Science
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Physical Activity and Health
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Medication Adherence and Compliance
Social Media in Health Education
Mental Health via Writing
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Persona Design and Applications
Usability and User Interface Design
Behavioral Health and Interventions