JMIR Publications partners with the University of Turku for unlimited OA publishing

University of Turku is first Finnish partner in JMIR Publications’ unlimited OA publishing program

2026-03-10

(Press-News.org) (TORONTO & TURKU, March 10, 2026) JMIR Publications, a leading open-access digital health research publisher, and the University of Turku (UTU) are pleased to announce a new Flat-Fee Unlimited Open Access Publishing Agreement.

This partnership, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, replaces individual Article Processing Charges (APC) with an Institutional Publishing Fee (IPF) that covers all UTU affiliated researchers. JMIR’s institutional partnerships have a track record of successfully reducing administrative burden, eliminating financial obstacles, and expanding opportunities to publish Open Access.

"The agreement with the University of Turku is a blueprint for the future of equitable open access.” said Dennis O’Brien, VP Communications and Partnerships at JMIR Publications. “By securing unlimited publishing rights under a single institutional fee, Turku is solving two major challenges: eliminating the financial barriers for their authors and supporting the independent publishers that keep our scholarly ecosystem diverse and competitive. We look forward to partnering with other progressive libraries ready to make this shift."

Rob Turner, KGL Accucoms’ Regional Manager for the UK, Scandinavia & South Africa, who negotiated the agreement, commented that universities committed to advancing open science are choosing JMIR Publications because their flat-fee model solves two problems at once: it protects bibliodiversity by supporting independent publishing, and it eliminates the administrative hurdles of APCs, allowing their researchers to focus on science while JMIR ensures their work is visible and impactful.

The agreement provides unlimited APC waivers for corresponding authors affiliated with the University of Turku. Eligible authors can publish in prestigious titles such as the Journal of Medical Internet Research, JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, and JMIR Mental Health essentially free of charge. To utilize the waiver, qualified authors must simply identify their affiliation with the University of Turku and use their institutional email address (@utu.fi) upon submission.

About the University of Turku

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and employees in Southwest Finland.

About JMIR Publications

JMIR Publications is a leading independent open access publisher of digital health research and a champion of open science. With a focus on author advocacy and research amplification, JMIR Publications partners with researchers to advance their careers and maximize the impact of their work. As a technology organization with publishing at its core, we provide innovative tools and resources that go beyond traditional publishing, supporting researchers at every step of the dissemination process. Our portfolio features a range of peer-reviewed journals, including the renowned Journal of Medical Internet Research.

To learn more about JMIR Publications, please visit jmirpublications.com or connect with us via X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Media Contact:

Dennis O’Brien, Vice President, Communications & Partnerships JMIR Publications communications@jmir.org +1 416-583-2040

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