Critical and Radical Social Work

metrics 2024

Empowering Change Through Critical Inquiry

Introduction

Critical and Radical Social Work is a peer-reviewed journal published by Policy Press that stands at the forefront of sociological and political discourse. With an ISSN of 2049-8608 and an E-ISSN of 2049-8675, this esteemed publication is based in the United Kingdom and has evolved rapidly since its inception in 2018. It has gained recognition for its impactful contributions to the fields of sociology and political science, achieving a notable Q2 ranking in the 2023 category quartiles, and a commendable Scopus rank of #588 out of 1466 in its field. The journal’s scope encompasses critical examinations of social work practices, advocacy for radical approaches to social justice, and innovative research that challenges conventional methodologies. By offering a rigorous platform for scholars, practitioners, and students, Critical and Radical Social Work empowers its readers to engage with complex social issues and engage in dialogues that foster transformative change within the profession and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.31
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index8
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.27
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life3.70
Citing Half Life9.50
JCI0.80
Total Documents195
WOS Total Citations308
SCIMAGO Total Citations279
SCIMAGO SELF Citations33
Scopus Journal Rank0.31
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.88
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.98
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.13

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #588/1466
Percentile 59.89
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 35/91
Percentile 62.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 30/91
Percentile 67.03
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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