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Journal of Social Work Practice

Routledge · United Kingdom · Est. 1983

ISSN1465-3885

SJR Q1✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total50

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.52

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SNIP

1.045

Total Works

1,398

Total Citations

14,038

2yr Mean Citedness

0.76

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Social Work Practice focuses on the application of social work principles and interventions across various contexts. Recent articles explore gender-based violence, sexual violence against men, and ethical decision-making support through artificial intelligence. The journal also examines infant mental health services in rural settings, the promotion of digital literacy and well-being among older adults, and the impact of digitalization on social work practice and healthcare. Key themes include addressing violence, supporting vulnerable populations, leveraging technology, and enhancing professional skills.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1983

FrequencyTwo No. A Year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,398

Publisher OrgTaylor & Francis

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Routledge

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1465-3885

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Drug GuidesQ1

Health (social science)Q2

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2

Social WorkQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Social Work

Scopus Categories

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Social WorkDrug GuidesHealth (social science)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Social Work Education and PracticeCounseling, Therapy, and Family DynamicsMental Health and Patient InvolvementPsychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsChild Abuse and TraumaHomelessness and Social IssuesChild Welfare and AdoptionHealthcare innovation and challengesChild Therapy and DevelopmentPsychiatric care and mental health services