Research on Social Work Practice
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Aims & Scope
Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.
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SOCIAL WORK
SOCIAL WORK
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisResearch on Social Work Practice (ISSN: 1049-7315) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SOCIAL WORK, published by SAGE in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.679 (Q1), an H-index of 82.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 79 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,087 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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