Academic Journal
Q1Nordic Social Work Research
About Nordic Social Work Research
Nordic Social Work Research is a scholarly journal published by UBM Exhibition Singapore PTE LTD. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.699 and H-index of 22.
Coverage: 2011-2026. Research categories: Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Social Work Education and Practice; Mental Health and Patient Involvement; Homelessness and Social Issues; Healthcare innovation and challenges; Child Abuse and Trauma; Child Welfare and Adoption.
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