Academic Journal
Q1Social Work Education
About Social Work Education
About Social Work Education
Social Work Education is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 209 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1981-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1470-1227, 0261-5479; H-index 57; Impact Factor 1.3.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (57): Strong citation impact — 57 articles cited at least 57 times each, reflecting solid influence.
- Impact Factor (1.3): Average citations per recent article. Interpret alongside field-specific citation norms.
Publishing in Social Work Education
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Social Work Education?
1470-1227, 0261-5479.
Who publishes Social Work Education?
209.
What are Social Work Education's metrics?
Impact Factor 1.3; H-index 57.
Where do I submit to Social Work Education?
Via the official website.
Is Social Work Education peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 1.3 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Social Work Education and Practice; Interprofessional Education and Collaboration; Mental Health and Patient Involvement; Homelessness and Social Issues; Research in Social Sciences; Healthcare innovation and challenges.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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