Journal Information
About the Journal
Social Work Reviews; an International Journal is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal committed to advancing knowledge, practice, and policy in the field of social work. The journal serves as a global forum for critical inquiry, scholarly dialogue, and evidence-informed perspectives that address contemporary social challenges and promote social justice, human rights, and human well-being.
Founded with a strong commitment to inclusivity and academic integrity, Social Work Reviews seeks to amplify diverse voices and perspectives from across regions, cultures, and professional contexts. The journal values scholarship that is theoretically grounded, methodologically sound, and responsive to real-world social issues.
Our Mission
The mission of Social Work Reviews is to foster the development and dissemination of high-quality social work scholarship that strengthens professional practice, informs policy, and contributes to social transformation. The journal aims to bridge the gap between research, practice, and education by publishing work that is both analytically rigorous and socially relevant.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become a respected international platform that supports critical reflection, innovation, and collaboration in social work and related disciplines. Social Work Reviews aspires to contribute to more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable societies by promoting knowledge that challenges injustice and advances social change.
Scope and Focus
Social Work Reviews publishes original research and scholarly work that engages with local, national, and global dimensions of social work. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary and comparative approaches and encourages submissions that reflect the diversity and complexity of social work practice across different social, cultural, and political contexts.
The journal’s scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Social work theory and practice
- Social policy and welfare systems
- Community development and social change
- Clinical and mental health social work
- Child, family, and youth services
- Gender, migration, disability, and aging studies
- Indigenous, decolonial, and Global South perspectives
- Human rights, ethics, and social justice
- Social work education and training
- Research methods and evidence-based practice
International Commitment
As an international journal, Social Work Reviews is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange. The journal particularly encourages contributions from underrepresented regions and emerging scholars, recognizing the importance of context-sensitive and locally grounded knowledge in addressing global social issues.
Editorial Standards and Ethics
Social Work Reviews upholds the highest standards of academic quality and publication ethics. All manuscripts are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by experts in the field. The journal is committed to fairness, transparency, and academic independence, and it follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines in scholarly publishing.
Audience
The journal is intended for an international audience that includes:
- Academic researchers and scholars
- Social work practitioners and professionals
- Educators and students
- Policymakers and program planners
- Allied professionals in social and human services
Our Commitment
Social Work Reviews is committed to nurturing scholarly excellence while remaining grounded in the values of the social work profession. By encouraging critical perspectives, innovative research, and practice-informed scholarship, the journal seeks to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of social work and the well-being of communities worldwide.
Editorial Structure
Editor-in-Chief – Provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and final decisions on manuscripts.
Associate Editors – Manage field-specific submissions and peer review coordination.
International Editorial Board – Leading experts from medicine, public health, and biomedical sciences.
Advisory Panel – Offers guidance for long-term growth, standardization, and journal development.
Indexing & Abstracting (In Process)
Social Work Reviews: An International Journal is committed to enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and long-term preservation of the research it publishes.
The journal is indexed and/or under evaluation for inclusion in reputable abstracting and indexing databases, including but not limited to:
- Google Scholar
- ResearchBib
- Index Copernicus International (ICI)
- CrossRef (for DOI registration)
- Dimensions
- Open Academic Journals Index (OAJI)
- CiteFactor
- DRJI (Directory of Research Journals Indexing)
Indexing information is updated regularly on the journal’s website as new services are added.
To ensure long-term digital preservation, all published articles are archived using standard digital archiving practices. This guarantees continued access to journal content in the event of technological failure or journal discontinuation.
Authors are permitted to archive preprints and the final published versions of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other non-commercial platforms, provided that appropriate citation and a link to the published article in Social Work Reviews: An International Journal are included.
The journal supports open access dissemination while maintaining the integrity, discoverability, and permanence of the scholarly record.
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