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Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work
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Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work

2640-8066

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/webs22/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1125 14 12 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 19
Documents by Best Scientists*: 17
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index:
SCIMAGO SJR:
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Evidence-based Social Work?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Social work, Evidence-based practice, Clinical psychology, Nursing and Public relations. The overlapping concepts between Social psychology and Developmental psychology are the key highlights of Social work study. Some problems in Evidence-based practice that were presented in Journal of Evidence-based Social Work overlapped with concepts under Psychological intervention, Curriculum, Program evaluation and MEDLINE.

The work on Psychological intervention addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Intervention (counseling). The concepts on Clinical psychology presented in Journal of Evidence-based Social Work can also apply to other research fields, including Psychiatry and Depression (differential diagnoses). The research on Psychiatry featured in it combines topics in other fields like Injury prevention and Suicide prevention.

Journal of Evidence-based Social Work focuses on Nursing but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Service delivery framework and Welfare. The Public relations study featured in Journal of Evidence-based Social Work draws parallels with the field of Agency (sociology). Topics in Agency (sociology) were tackled in line with various other fields like Management and Human services.

  • Social work (37.73%)
  • Evidence-based practice (21.86%)
  • Clinical psychology (13.40%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Evidence-Based Practice and Social Work (173 citations)
  • The Current State of Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work: A Review of the Literature and Qualitative Analysis of Expert Interviews (127 citations)
  • Correlates of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Child Protective Services Workers (115 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Evidence-based Social Work:

The journal articles investigate studies in Social work, Evidence-based practice, Nursing, Psychological intervention and MEDLINE. The most cited publications focus on Social work but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Social issues, Applied psychology, Meta-analysis, Social support and Focus group. The most cited articles hold forums on Evidence-based practice that merge themes from other disciplines such as Exploratory research, Social Welfare, Health care, General partnership and Agency (sociology).

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

  • Law
  • Social science
  • Management

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Social work, Public relations, Evidence-based practice, Substance use and Applied psychology. While Social work is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Confirmatory factor analysis, Social psychology, Criminology and Medical education. Latent class model, Integrated care and Welfare are some topics wherein Public relations research discussed in it have an impact.

The journal explores topics in Evidence-based practice which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Nursing, Foster care, Health needs and Routine practice. It explores issues in Substance use which can be linked to other research areas like Risk of mortality, Environmental health, Social connectedness, Family medicine and Substance abuse. The research on Psychosocial tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Psychological intervention and Mental health.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Universal Family Drug Prevention Programs. A Systematic Review. (4 citations)
  • The Association between Trainer Expertise and Changes in Adolescent Symptomatology in an Evidence-Based Family Prevention Programme. (3 citations)
  • A systematic review of some reliability and validity issues regarding the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire focusing on its use in out-of-home care. (3 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 Journal of Evidence-based Social Work (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michael J. Austin (40 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John S. Wodarski (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sara L. Schwartz (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Karen M. Sowers (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sarah Carnochan (9 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 Journal of Evidence-based Social Work (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, Berkeley (51 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Tennessee (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Florida State University (19 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tulane University (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less 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, 29.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 32.26% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.90% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 6.45% of all publications and 48.39% 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.

Career Opportunities in Social Work and Clinical Psychology

Whether you are a recent graduate or an established professional considering a shift in your career, it is essential to explore potential career opportunities and paths in your field of interest. For those intrigued by social work and clinical psychology, the possibilities are vast and varied, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Many graduates from Social Work programs often find fulfilling roles in various settings such as hospitals, schools, community health centers, and government agencies. Their job titles may include clinical social worker, mental health counselor, child welfare caseworker, and community outreach worker, among others. They work directly with individuals, families, or communities providing a range of services from mental health counseling to advocacy. Clinical Psychology graduates are trained to diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They typically work in a variety of settings such as private practices, hospitals, mental health clinics, and universities. Their roles may involve conducting psychological assessments, providing psychotherapy, performing research, or teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. For those looking to further their education in psychology, considering the choice of university or college is essential. Compatibility of the curriculum with career goals, faculty expertise, resources available for research, and academic reputation are some of the factors to consider. For instance, you might want to explore the top 10 best psychology schools in North Dakota. Overall, a career in social work or clinical psychology can be deeply rewarding, offering a chance to improve the living conditions and psychological well-being of individuals and communities. It's a career path that allows you to make a real difference, advocating for social justice, providing critical mental health services, or pushing the boundaries of knowledge through research. Whether your passion lies in direct service, research, or policy, there is a path for you in social work and clinical psychology.

Top Publications

  • Validity of A Web-based Measure of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Preliminary Study

    Hong Wang Fung;Chitat Chan;Cheng Yang Lee;Carmen Yau

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • The Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement Fidelity Measure (MORE-FM): Development and Validation of a New Tool to Assess Therapist Adherence and Competence

    Adam W. Hanley;Eric L. Garland

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • A web-based psychoeducation program for people with pathological dissociation: Development and pilot testing

    Hong Wang Fung;Chitat Larry Chan;Colin A. Ross

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Sexual Violence Among Postsecondary Students: No Evidence that a Low Response Rate Biases Victimization or Perpetration Rates in a Well-Designed Climate Survey

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • Is Self-Care a Stand-In for Feminized Social Privilege? A Systematic Review of Self-Care Facilitators and Barriers to Self-Care Practices in Social Work

    (2023)
    4 Citations
  • “Flexibility and Consistency”: Qualitative Insights on Valuable Skills for Providers Working with Survivors of Child Sex Trafficking

    (2023)
    2 Citations
  • Predicting Response to Services for Homeless Adolescents and Transition Age Youth (TAY) with Substance Use And/Or Mental Health Disorders: Implications for Youth Treatment and Recovery

    (2023)
    1 Citations
  • Witnessing Violence between Parents and Children’s Bullying Behavior: The Mediating Influences of Parental Characteristics

    (2022)
    1 Citations
  • The Sum of All Parts: Enhancing the Value of Campus Climate Surveys by Including Faculty and Staff Perspectives

    (2022)
    1 Citations
  • A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Among People Recovering from Mental Illness: A Tailored Mindfulness-Based Intervention versus Relaxation Training

    (2023)
    0 Citations

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