Nordic Social Work Research

metrics 2024

Championing High-Impact Research in Social Welfare

Introduction

Nordic Social Work Research, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a pivotal academic journal dedicated to the field of social work, particularly within the Nordic context. With an ISSN of 2156-857X and an E-ISSN of 2156-8588, the journal aims to disseminate high-quality research that contributes to the understanding and development of social work practice, policy, and education in the region. As of 2023, it holds a commendable Q2 rank in Social Sciences (miscellaneous) according to category quartiles, positioning it among the top-tier journals in this domain. Its Scopus ranking places it at #182 out of 604 in the social sciences category, reflecting its growing impact within the academic community with a notable percentile of 69th. Nordic Social Work Research seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogues among researchers, practitioners, and students, encouraging innovative approaches to contemporary social challenges. The journal operates under a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring the dissemination of influential studies that inform both theoretical and practical advancements in social work. With a convergence period from 2011 to 2024, this journal remains at the forefront of social work research, inviting contributions that explore diverse aspects of social welfare in Nordic countries.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.38
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index17
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life1.50
Citing Half Life9.20
JCI1.07
Total Documents418
WOS Total Citations171
SCIMAGO Total Citations695
SCIMAGO SELF Citations111
Scopus Journal Rank0.38
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.38
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.39
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.36

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #182/604
Percentile 69.87
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 45/91
Percentile 51.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 11/91
Percentile 87.91
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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