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jmir research protocols

ISSN 1929-0748· EN

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40.6 / 100
Journament Score
Below Average
Ranked #3,740 of 29,330 scored journals (33,995 indexed)
113 Articles
Scores higher than 87.2% of scored journals
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About This Journal

JMIR Research Protocols (ISSN 1929-0748) publishes peer-reviewed, openly accessible research ideas and grant proposals, study and trial protocols, reports of ongoing research, current methods and approaches, and preliminary results from pilot studies or formative research. While the original focus was on the design of medical and health-related research and technology innovations, JRP publishes research protocols, proposals, feasibility studies, methods and early results in all areas of medical and health research. JMIR Res Protoc publishes protocols and grant proposals in all areas of medicine (and their peer-review reports, if available), as well as early reports and formative/process evaluations of ongoing studies and descriptions of the development and pilot evaluations of innovations and software applications
Short Name jmir res protoc
Abbreviated Name jmir-rp
ISSN 1929-0748
URL https://www.researchprotocols.org
Author Instructions https://www.researchprotocols.org/about/submissions#authorGuidelines

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Journament quality dimensions for jmir research protocols
Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 30.8 30.3
Accessibility 45.0 18.3
Timeliness 60.0 12.6
Diversity 11.1 27.3
Innovation 70.0 28.9
Community Impact 8.6 9.7
Content Distribution 60.4 88.5
Content Quality 55.5
Ethics & Transparency 40.2
Editorial Standards 33.4
Publication Regularity 53.2
Geographic Reach 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (113)

2018
Optimizing Gestational Weight Gain With the Eating4Two Smartphone App: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Vol. 7 , No. 5 , pp. e146-
664 views DOI Abstract
2017
Exploring Workarounds Related to Electronic Health Record System Usage: A Study Protocol
Vol. 6 , No. 4 , pp. e72-
651 views DOI Abstract
2017
An mHealth Framework to Improve Birth Outcomes in Benue State, Nigeria: A Study Protocol
Vol. 6 , No. 5 , pp. e100-
634 views DOI Abstract
2025
Feasibility of Using Resting Heart Rate and Step Counts From Patient-Held Sensors During Clinical Assessment of Medical Emergencies (FUSE): Protocol for Prospective Observational Study in European Hospitals.
Vol. 14 , pp. e55975
111 views DOI Abstract
2024
Implementing and Evaluating a National Integrated Digital Registry and Clinical Decision Support System in Early Intervention in Psychosis Services (Early Psychosis Informatics Into Care): Co-Designed Protocol
Vol. 13 , pp. e50177-
56 views Abstract
2023
A Technology-Enhanced Intervention for Violence and Substance Use Prevention Among Young Black Men: Protocol for Adaptation and Pilot Testing
Vol. 12 , pp. e43842-
52 views Abstract
2023
Mindfulness-Based App to Reduce Stress in Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Protocol for a Single-Blind Feasibility Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial.
Vol. 12 , pp. e50108
120 views DOI Abstract
2021
Integrated Prevention at Work: Protocol for a Concept Analysis
Vol. 10 , No. 6 , pp. e29869-
78 views DOI Abstract
2020
Effectiveness of Social Cognitive Theory–Based Interventions for Glycemic Control in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vol. 9 , No. 9 , pp. e17148-
148 views Abstract
Journament Score
40.6/100 · Below Average
Ranked #3,740 of 29,330 scored
(33,995 journals indexed)
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Overall Quality Score

40.6/100

Tier: Below Average

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

30.8/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

45.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

11.1/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

8.6/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

60.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

60.4/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.