Social Work Journal Citation Rate 2026
0037-8046
eISSN 1545-6846
Oxford University Press
US
Q3 Quartile
About Social Work
Social Work (SW) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0037-8046 (e-ISSN 1545-6846). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.02 (Q3 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 operates a subscription model.
Social Work Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Social Work has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.02, placing it in the Q3 quartile. 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.
Social Work operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Social Work 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 Social Work against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0037-8046 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1545-6846 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Social Work is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States.
Social Work is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.023.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.023 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S961603
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