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Journal of Social Work

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on September 3, 2024

Impact Score

2023-2024

1.86

h-Index

2023-2024

 42

Rank

2023-2024

 8932

SJR

2023-2024

 0.601

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Social Work
Abbreviation J. Soc. Work
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q2); Social Work (Q2)
h-index 42
Overall Rank/Ranking 8932
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.601
Impact Score 1.86
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14680173
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2001-2023




About Journal of Social Work


Journal of Social Work is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q2); Social Work (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Social Work is 8932. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.601. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 42. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Social Work journal is 14680173. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Social Work is cited by a total of 420 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).


Journal of Social Work Impact IF 2023-2024


The Impact IF 2023 of Journal of Social Work is 1.86, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. Journal of Social Work IF is decreased by a factor of 0.59 and approximate percentage change is -24.08% when compared to preceding year 2022, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Social Work Impact IF 2024 Prediction


Impact IF 2023 of Journal of Social Work is 1.86. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2024 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Social Work. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 1.86
2022 2.45
2021 1.74
2020 1.54
2019 1.38
2018 1.20
2017 1.13
2016 1.27
2015 1.03
2014 0.94

Journal of Social Work h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Social Work has an h-index of 42. It means 42 articles of this journal have more than 42 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Social Work ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Social Work is 14680173. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Social Work Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Social Work is 8932. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.601. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Social Work by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 0.601
2022 0.650
2021 0.647
2020 0.548
2019 0.574
2018 0.742
2017 0.774
2016 0.648
2015 0.550
2014 0.539

Ranking of Journal of Social Work by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 8932
2022 7829
2021 7546
2020 9213
2019 8638
2018 6432
2017 6052
2016 7316
2015 8540
2014 8439

Journal of Social Work Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Social Work is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2001-2023. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Social Work is J. Soc. Work. This abbreviation ('J. Soc. Work') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Social Work


If your research field is/are related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q2); Social Work (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Social Work?

Journal of Social Work latest impact IF is 1.86. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.45 (2022) and 0.94 (2014), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.45 in the previous 10 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Social Work?

The Journal of Social Work has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.601, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.774 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.539 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Social Work over the previous 10-year period stands at 1.45.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Social Work?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Social Work is 42.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Social Work?

The Journal of Social Work is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Social Work?

The Journal of Social Work is currently ranked 8932 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 6052 in 2017 and its lowest position of 9213 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Social Work?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Social Work is J. Soc. Work.


Is the "Journal of Social Work" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Social Work is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Social Work?

The Journal of Social Work encompasses the following areas:

  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Health (social science)
  • Social Work

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Social Work?

The Journal of Social Work is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14680173.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Social Work?

The best quartile for the Journal of Social Work is Q1 (2023).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Social Work?

The Journal of Social Work coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2001-2023.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Social Work

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2024/2025 Coming Soon
2023 1.86
2022 2.45
2021 1.74
2020 1.54
2019 1.38
2018 1.20
2017 1.13
2016 1.27
2015 1.03
2014 0.94



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