Advances in Social Work is committed to enhancing the linkage among social work practice, research, and education. Accordingly, the journal addresses current issues, challenges, and responses facing social work practice and education globally. The journal invites discussion and development of innovations in social work practice and their implications for social work research and education. Advances in Social Work seeks to publish empirical, conceptual, and theoretical articles that make substantial contributions to the field in all areas of social work including clinical practice, community organization, social administration, social policy, planning, and program evaluation. The journal provides a forum for scholarly exchange of research findings and ideas that advance knowledge and inform social work practice. All relevant methods of inquiry are welcome.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2000
Frequencythree times a year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications940
Publisher OrgIndiana University School of Social Work
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Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
EducationQ2
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences (miscellaneous)Education
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Work Education and PracticeHomelessness and Social IssuesInterprofessional Education and CollaborationService-Learning and Community EngagementMental Health and Patient InvolvementMigration, Health and TraumaChild Abuse and TraumaCounseling Practices and SupervisionResilience and Mental HealthChild Welfare and Adoption