Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: UNISA press




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

0.47

SJR

 0.161

h-Index

 6

Rank

 21277

Important Details

Title Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Sociology and Political Science (Q3); Development (Q4); Health (social science) (Q4)
Impact Score 0.47
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.161
h-index 6
Overall Rank 21277
Publisher Name UNISA press
Publication Country South Africa
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 27089355, 24155829
Coverage and History 2017-2021
Best Quartile Q3
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
24

About Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development


Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is a journal published by UNISA press. This journal covers the area[s] related to Sociology and Political Science, Development, Health (social science), etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2017-2021. The rank of this journal is 21277. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 0.47, 6, and 0.161, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 27089355, 24155829.

The best quartile of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is Q3. This journal has received a total of 24 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is 0.47. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 0.47

It is increased by a factor of around 0.09, and the percentage change is 23.68% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is 0.47. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.47
2021 0.38
2020 0.55
2019 0.37
2018 0.06
2017 0.00

Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is 6. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 6 published articles with more than 6 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is/are as follows: 27089355, 24155829.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is ranked 21277 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.161.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is UNISA press. The publishing house of this journal is located in the South Africa. Its coverage history is as follows: 2017-2021.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


How to publish in Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development


If your area of research or discipline is related to Sociology and Political Science, Development, Health (social science), etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

The latest impact score of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is 0.47. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

The latest h-index of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is 6. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is 0.161. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

The latest ranking of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is 21277. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is published by UNISA press. The publication country of this journal is South Africa.


What is the abbreviation of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

This standard abbreviation of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is .


Is "Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is a journal published by UNISA press.


What is the scope of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

The scope of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is as follows:

  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Development
  • Health (social science)

For detailed scope of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is/are as follows: 27089355, 24155829.


What is the best quartile for Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

The best quartile for Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is Q3.


What is the coverage history of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development?

The coverage history of Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development is as follows 2017-2021.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 0.47
2021 0.38
2020 0.55
2019 0.37
2018 0.06
2017 0.00



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