Since 2008, this journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.īeginning with Volume 17 Number 2, all articles published in this journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Clarity - the manuscript is well-written and follows APA formatĪdvances in Social Work is published three times a year: Fall (January), Spring (June), and Summer (September).Rationale - the rationale or purpose of the manuscript is clear.Scholarly Content - the manuscript appropriately cites and integrates current and relevant literature.Scientific Merit - methods are explicit, sound, and appropriate for the research question or for the type of paper submitted.Appropriateness - manuscript fits the mission of AISW by advancing a current issue, challenge, or innovation relevant to social work practice, policy, or education.Articles are indexed or abstracted in Social Work Abstracts and Social Service Abstracts. Articles are accepted on the basis of appropriateness, clarity, sound methodology, and utility for social work practice, research, and education.

Manuscripts are reviewed using a double-blind peer review process. Peer Review ProcessĪdvances in Social Work is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original work. The journal is hosted and supported by the IUPUI University Library. PublisherĪdvances in Social Work is published by the Indiana University School of Social Work. All relevant methods of inquiry are welcome. The journal provides a forum for scholarly exchange of research findings and ideas that advance knowledge and inform social work practice. Advances in Social Work seeks to publish empirical, conceptual, and theoretical articles that make substantial contributions to the field in all areas of social work including clinical practice, community organization, social administration, social policy, planning, and program evaluation. The journal invites discussion and development of innovations in social work practice and their implications for social work research and education. Accordingly, the journal addresses current issues, challenges, and responses facing social work practice and education globally. Advances in Social Work is committed to enhancing the linkage among social work practice, research, and education.

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