Journal of Community Practice

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Community Practice is an interdisciplinary journal grounded in social welfare.

The journal provides a forum for community practice, including community organizing, planning, social administration, organizational development, community development, social action, and social change.

The journal contributes to the advancement of knowledge related to numerous disciplines, including social work and the social sciences, urban planning, social and economic development, community organizing, policy analysis, urban and rural sociology, community health, public administration, and nonprofit management.

As a forum for authors and a resource for readers, this journal makes an invaluable contribution to practice in community settings from conceptualization to implementation to evaluation.

The Journal of Community Practice articulates contemporary and emerging issues, providing direction on how to think about social problems, developing innovative approaches to dealing with them, and outlining ways to implement these concepts and approaches in classroom, research, and practice settings.

As the only journal focusing on community practice, it covers research, theory, practice, and curriculum strategies for the full range of work with communities and organizations.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14603

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	116

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.369

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	40

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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 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.

• Youth Participation in Photovoice as a Strategy for Community Change

  Citation: 439

  Authors: Caroline C.

• Toward a Critical Social Theory of Youth Empowerment

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Louise B., Deborah M., Deanne K., Kerry

• Review and Analysis of the Benefits, Purposes, and Motivations Associated with Community Gardening in the United States

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Carrie, Darcy

• Neoliberalism With a Community Face? A Critical Analysis of Asset-Based Community Development in Scotland

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Mary Anne, Akwugo

• Cooperatives and Community Development: A Perspective on the Use of Cooperatives in Development

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Wilson, Ann

• Youth Participation and Community Change

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Barry N., Lorraine M.

• Youth Action for Health Through Youth-Led Research

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Ahna Ballonoff, Samira, Jonathan

• Community Gardening and Community Development: Individual, Social and Community Benefits of a Community Conservation Program

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Mary L., Pamela, Kate, Ericka

• Getting the Most Out of Service Learning: Maximizing Student, University and Community Impact

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Mark G., Mark L.

• Multi Modes of Intervention at the Macro Level

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Jack

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