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European Journal of Social Work
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European Journal of Social Work

1369-1457

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cesw20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 1152 7 11 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 22
Documents by Best Scientists*: 36
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 37
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.726
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at European Journal of Social Work?

European Journal of Social Work tackles a plethora of topics, such as Social work, Public relations, Welfare, Social psychology and Social Welfare. European Journal of Social Work explores studies in Social work as part of the wider topic of Economic growth. In addition to Public relations research, the journal aims to explore topics under Social change and Social position.

Studies on Social change discussed in European Journal of Social Work link to the field of Social relation. European Journal of Social Work features studies on Social science, including topics such as Social philosophy. Pedagogy and Social work education are closely related fields of research discussed in European Journal of Social Work.

  • Social work (96.17%)
  • Public relations (21.35%)
  • Welfare (11.48%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The concept of critical reflection: promises and contradictions (164 citations)
  • Beyond talking - children's participation in Norwegian care and protection cases (74 citations)
  • Service users and carers’ involvement in social work education: lessons from an English case study (69 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at European Journal of Social Work:

The published articles investigate areas of study like Social work, Public relations, Welfare, Social Welfare and Social science. Social work research discussed in the most cited articles aims to provide more information in the subject of Economic growth. The published papers explore research in Public relations alongside concepts in Empowerment and other areas of study in Popularity.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

European Journal of Social Work mostly deals with topics like Social work, Public relations, Welfare, Developmental psychology and Gender studies. Aside from research in Social work, it also discusses Perspective (graphical) studies. Issues in Public relations were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Politics, Qualitative research, Social work education and Information system.

Discretion and Norwegian are some topics wherein Welfare research discussed in the journal have an impact. The journal focuses on Discretion research which is adjacent to topics in Peer review.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Radical help – how we can remake the relationships between us and revolutionise the welfare state (21 citations)
  • Coping with stressful situations in social work before and after reduced working hours, a mixed-methods study (8 citations)
  • Digital social work: tools for practice with individuals, organizations, and communities: edited by Lauri Goldking, Lea Wolf and Paul P. Freddolino, New York, Oxford University Press, 2019, 294 pp., ISBN 9780190871116 (paperback) (7 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in European Journal of Social Work (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Niels Rosendal Jensen (48 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rudi Roose (21 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • David W. Anderson (20 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Patricia Higham (18 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Paul Michael Garrett (12 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in European Journal of Social Work (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Copenhagen (39 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Ghent University (28 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Oslo (23 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Stockholm University (22 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Gothenburg (21 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 10.60% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 26.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.15% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.74% of all publications and 44.44% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Requirements and Career Outlook for Social Work Professionals

The field of social work is highly rewarding but also demanding as it involves helping individuals, families, and communities cope with various social issues. If you are looking at diving into this field, you need to know the requirements and roles you will play.

To qualify as a social work professional, one usually needs at least a Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW). However, some jobs may require a Master's degree in social work (MSW) and state licensure. Specializations such as mental health and substance abuse social work might require additional certification.

Career opportunities in social work range from child and family social workers, school social workers, healthcare social workers, to mental health and substance abuse social workers amongst others. Each of these roles demands specific skills and a deep understanding of social work principles.

For instance, mental health counselors play a crucial role in the field of social work. They aid individuals and communities to cope with mental health issues and improve their quality of life. Becoming a mental health therapist requires a specific set of skills and educational attainment. If you're interested in this path in the state of Florida, you can find more details in our guide on How to be a mental health therapist in Florida.

The career outlook for social work professionals is promising. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social workers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is attributed to increased demand for healthcare and social services.

In conclusion, embarking on a social work career is a significant step towards making a positive impact in society. As you explore publications and research in the field of social work, remember that practical application in the professional field is of equal importance and value.

Top Publications

  • Social work in an assembly line? The development of specialisation in child welfare and further internal division of work between 2003 and 2018

    (2023)
    6 Citations
  • What matters while assessing quality of social services? Stakeholders’ perspective in Czechia

    Jan Šiška;Pavel Čáslava;Jiří Kohout;Julie Beadle-Brown

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • The girls work method : What is the role of empowerment in building girls’ agency?

    Cynthia Boomkens;Judith W. Metz;René M.J.D. Schalk;Tine M.R.F. Van Regenmortel

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • The complexity of constructing empowerment measuring instruments: a delphi study*

    (2023)
    5 Citations
  • The relevance of practice development for professionalisation of social work: De relevantie van Practice Development voor Professionalisering van het Sociaal Werk

    Mariël van Pelt;Giel Hutschemaekers;Peter Sleegers;Rudi Roose

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • ‘We’d like to eat bread too, not grass’: exploring the structural approaches of community sport practitioners in Flanders

    Shana Sabbe;Lieve Bradt;Ramón Spaaij;Rudi Roose

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • The nature and disposition of a traditional network: a paradoxical case

    Ian Shaw

    (2020)
    2 Citations
  • Eigen Kracht- conferenties bij verplichte ggz. Begrijpen van de relationele dynamiek met behulp van Bourdieu

    Ellen Meijer;Gert Schout;Tineke Abma

    (2021)
    1 Citations
  • Dream ore reality? The presence of Social Practice Development in social work practice

    Mariël van Pelt;Peter Sleegers;Rudi Roose;Giel Hutschemaekers

    (2021)
    1 Citations
  • The worlds of social work writing

    Hannah Joy Louise Jobling;Hannah Joy Louise Jobling;Ian Frank Shaw

    (2021)
    1 Citations

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