JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services provides empirical knowledge and conceptual information related to sexual minorities and their social environment. Filled with innovative ideas and resources for the design, evaluation, and delivery of social services for these populations at all stages of life, the journal is a positive influence on the development of public and social policy, programs and services, and social work practice. Dedicated to the development of knowledge which meets the practical needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people in their social context, the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services is a forum for studying.
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SOCIAL WORK
SOCIAL WORK
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES (ISSN: 1053-8720) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SOCIAL WORK, published by Taylor & Francis in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.00, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.632 (Q1), an H-index of 51.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 38 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,931 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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