Social Work-Maatskaplike Werk

metrics 2024

Exploring innovative solutions for social challenges.

Introduction

Social Work-Maatskaplike Werk is a prominent open access journal dedicated to advancing the field of social work through scholarly research and practical insights. Published by the University of Stellenbosch's Department of Social Work, this journal has been contributing to the academic community since its inception in 1973, with an uninterrupted publication record that includes valuable contributions each year through 2024. With an ISSN of 0037-8054 and an E-ISSN of 2312-7198, the journal provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and students to publish influential studies in social work, sociology, and political science. Currently ranked in Q4 for Social Work and Q3 for Sociology and Political Science, as well as holding a Scopus rank of #971 out of 1466, Social Work-Maatskaplike Werk is pivotal for those aiming to understand and impact social policies and practices in South Africa and beyond. The journal is accessible for free online, promoting wider dissemination of knowledge and fostering collaboration within the global community of social work professionals.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.19
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index19
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.29
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life6.00
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI0.24
Total Documents948
WOS Total Citations333
SCIMAGO Total Citations818
SCIMAGO SELF Citations328
Scopus Journal Rank0.19
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.36
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.49
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.70

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #971/1466
Percentile 33.77
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 78/91
Percentile 14.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 78/91
Percentile 14.29
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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