Journal of Family Social Work

metrics 2024

Innovating Solutions for Contemporary Family Challenges

Introduction

Journal of Family Social Work, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, serves as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of family dynamics, social work, and sociology. With an ISSN of 1052-2158 and an E-ISSN of 1540-4072, this journal has established itself since its inception in 1994, offering insightful contributions to the understanding of familial relationships within social contexts. The journal is currently ranked in Q3 in Development, Q4 in Social Work, and Q2 in Sociology and Political Science, reflecting its impact and relevance in these critical fields. Scholars will appreciate the journal's commitment to publishing high-quality research addressing contemporary issues faced by families, which is essential for generating responsive social policies and practices. Although not open access, the journal reaches a wide audience through its established distribution channels. With its position within the 64th percentile in Sociology and Political Science and the 50th percentile in Development according to Scopus rankings, the Journal of Family Social Work is more than just an academic journal; it is a cornerstone for those seeking to influence practice and policy in the realm of family and social services.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.30
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index28
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.49
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life8.80
Citing Half Life9.70
JCI0.44
Total Documents611
WOS Total Citations509
SCIMAGO Total Citations974
SCIMAGO SELF Citations58
Scopus Journal Rank0.30
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.64
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.85
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.16

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #518/1466
Percentile 64.67
Quartile Q2
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #151/306
Percentile 50.65
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 67/91
Percentile 26.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 70/91
Percentile 23.08
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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