Academic Journal
Q1International Social Work
About International Social Work
International Social Work is a scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.607 and H-index of 60.
Coverage: 1959-2026. Research categories: Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Work (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Social Work Education and Practice; Homelessness and Social Issues; Social Policy and Reform Studies; Migration, Health and Trauma; Research in Social Sciences; Interprofessional Education and Collaboration.
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Reported open-access list prices
3,650.00 USD; 2,676.00 GBP
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