Human Service Organizations Management, Leadership and Governance

Aims & Scope

Human Service Organizations is a leading, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to current research and practice in nonprofit and public sector human service organizations.

Since 1977, it has provided timely and relevant research for human service managers, researchers and educators (originally established as Administration in Social Work).

Building on a history of social service management, social policy implementation, and organizational research, the Editorial Advisory Board seeks manuscripts related to contemporary management, leadership, and governance issues facing human service organizations.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	2.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11952

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	206

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.481

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Promise of Diversity Management for Climate of Inclusion: A State-of-the-Art Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Michàlle E., Erica Leeanne, Ahraemi, Lei, Min-Kyoung, Hsin-Yi, Kimberly C.

• Inclusion is the Key to Diversity Management, but What<i>is</i>Inclusion?

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Michàlle E.

• Examining the Impact of Job Burnout on the Health and Well-Being of Human Service Workers: A Systematic Review and Synthesis

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Erica Leeanne

• Retaining Social Workers: The Role of Quality of Work and Psychosocial Safety Climate for Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Martin, Hanne, Tuija

• The Critical Role of Workplace Inclusion in Fostering Innovation, Job Satisfaction, and Quality of Care in a Diverse Human Service Organization

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Kim C., Michálle E.

• Voluntary Turnover in Nonprofit Human Service Organizations: The Impact of High Performance Work Practices

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Sally Coleman, Jessica E.

• Implementation Practice in Human Service Systems: Understanding the Principles and Competencies of Professionals Who Support Implementation

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Allison, Bianca, Katie, Leah, Laura, Caryn, Amanda

• The Role of Organizational Culture and Climate in Innovation and Effectiveness

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Charles

• Models of Volunteer Management: Professional Volunteer Program Management in Social Work

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Jeffrey L., Lucas C.P.M.

• Increasing Workplace Inclusion: The Promise of Leader-Member Exchange

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Kim C., Michàlle E., Michael, John J., Lawrence, Benjamin

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