About the Journal
Focus and scope
Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk (SWMW) is a professional journal for the social worker. This autonomous, internationally accredited South African open-access, double blind peer-reviewed journal publishes original research, conceptual articles, and book reviews. The Journal’s objective is to provide a platform for theoretical discourses on current issues, challenges, innovations, and advancements within the global social work discipline, alongside the implications for practice, particularly in South Africa. The readership of the Journal includes educators, students, researchers, frontline practitioners, managers, and policymakers in social work and related professions worldwide.
Prof. Antoinette Lombard, President, International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is Board member of the Journal. You can read the co-authored editorial review of Prof. Antoinette Lombard with the Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Lambert K Engelbrecht on “CO-BUILDING INCLUSIVE SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” at :https://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1342 on celebrating the journal’s 60th edition year
A few key facts about Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk:
- It is an open-access journal, meaning all articles are free to download.
- Four issues are published per year, each containing 8-10 articles.
- It is a top-rated open-access social work journal, as listed by the SCImago Journal Ranking for Social Work: Journal Rankings on Social Work (scimagojr.com)
- It offers a Researcher Development link, providing access to relevant, cutting-edge opportunities for the development of research knowledge and skills: RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT | Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk (journals.ac.za)
- To receive free issues directly in your inbox when a new issue goes live, register now! Please encourage students and colleagues to register as well: Register | Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk (journals.ac.za)
