ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK AND DEVELOPMENT

metrics 2024

Fostering Interdisciplinary Insights for Social Change

Introduction

ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK AND DEVELOPMENT, published by ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, serves as a pivotal resource for researchers, professionals, and students within the fields of social work and development across the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1991, this journal aims to disseminate high-quality research that reflects the dynamic issues within social work practices and the broader socio-political context of development. With an impressive Q2 ranking in both Social Sciences (miscellaneous) and Sociology and Political Science, the journal demonstrates its significant impact and relevance, ranking in the top 15% of its fields as per Scopus. Although it does not operate an open-access model, it provides essential insights and multidisciplinary approaches to contemporary social issues, fostering discussions that are crucial for advancing methodologies and practices in social work. The journal is ideal for academics seeking to explore integrative strategies that address the unique challenges in the Asia Pacific context.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.54
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index17
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.09
Influence0.41
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life4.20
Citing Half Life8.30
JCI0.87
Total Documents520
WOS Total Citations334
SCIMAGO Total Citations738
SCIMAGO SELF Citations49
Scopus Journal Rank0.54
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.59
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.96
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.92

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #88/604
Percentile 85.43
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #272/1466
Percentile 81.45
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 64/91
Percentile 30.20
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 20/91
Percentile 78.02
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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