Columbia Social Work Review Journal Citation Rate 2026
2164-1250
eISSN 2164-1250
Columbia University Libraries
US
Q4 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA
About Columbia Social Work Review
Columbia Social Work Review (CSWR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology, published by Columbia University Libraries in US and in circulation since 2013, catalogued under ISSN 2164-1250 (e-ISSN 2164-1250). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.17 (Q4 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access and free to publish (no APC). It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 68 works and 127 citations, with an h-index of 5.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 97 days.
Columbia Social Work Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Columbia Social Work Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.17, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Columbia Social Work Review makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 97 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Columbia Social Work Review should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Columbia Social Work Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Columbia Social Work Review
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 97 days.
- As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
- This journal covers Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2164-1250 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2164-1250 |
| Publisher | Columbia University Libraries |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 2013 |
| APC / Cost | Free (Diamond) |
| Review Speed | ~97 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Columbia Social Work Review is published by Columbia University Libraries, based in United States and in publication since 2013. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.
In our subject taxonomy, Columbia Social Work Review is classified under Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology.
Columbia Social Work Review is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Columbia Social Work Review returns a first decision in about 97 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.167.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.167 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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