The British Journal of Social Work Citation Rate 2026
0045-3102
eISSN 1468-263X
Oxford University Press
GB
Q3 Quartile
About The British Journal of Social Work
The British Journal of Social Work (BJSW) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Healthcare innovation and challenges and Homelessness and Social Issues, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0045-3102 (e-ISSN 1468-263X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38 (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 (APC ~$3825 USD).
The British Journal of Social Work Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The British Journal of Social Work has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Healthcare innovation and challenges 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.
The British Journal of Social Work operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The British Journal of 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 The British Journal of Social Work against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The British Journal of Social …
- Budget $3825 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Healthcare innovation and challenges, Homelessness and Social Issues, Mental Health and Patient Involvement. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0045-3102 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1468-263X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3825 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The British Journal of Social Work is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3825.
In our subject taxonomy, The British Journal of Social Work is classified under Healthcare innovation and challenges, Homelessness and Social Issues, Mental Health and Patient Involvement and Research in Social Sciences.
The British Journal of 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 1.377.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.377 | 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: S202740514
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