Aims & Scope
The Journal of Social Work is a forum for the publication, dissemination and debate of key ideas and research in social work.
The journal aims to advance theoretical understanding, shape policy, and inform practice, and welcomes submissions from all areas of social work.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.5 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8763 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 494 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.655 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 46 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
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.
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The Public Stigma of Mental Illness and Drug Addiction
Citation: 277
Authors: Patrick W., Sachiko A ., John
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Cultural competence and cultural humility: A critical reflection on key cultural diversity concepts
Citation: 190
Authors: Ransford
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Neoliberalism and Australian social work: Accommodation or resistance?
Citation: 114
Authors: John, Bob
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The quest for evidence-based practice: A view from the United States
Citation: 108
Authors: Bruce A, Laura L
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Qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis in social work research: Uncharted territory
Citation: 98
Authors: Regina TP, Kristin Whitehill