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NTU Social Work Review
1、Purpose of Publication
A、Short-Term Goals
B、Long-Term Goals
2、Achievements to Date
The journal provides national and international professional communities in the field of social work and social welfare with an important forum for the sharing and exchange of research results. Despite the fact that the journal is published by the Department of Social Work at National Taiwan University, it serves as a very important medium for the sharing of academic and practical contributions in the field of social work and social welfare all over Taiwan.
Besides serving academic communities in the fields of social work and social welfare, the journal also promotes the public image of National Taiwan University. Since 2010, it has been included in the list of journals of the Taiwan Social Science Citation Index (TSSCI) by the National Science and Technology Council, R.O.C several times in a row. On the other hand, the journal also garnered the highest number of citations in the National Science and Technology Council’s research on different periodicals in the field of social work and welfare. In addition, the journal is also an ideal medium for faculty assessment and promotion which has been approved by the College of Social Sciences.
The journal’s achievements are as follows:
3、Journal Features
B、Maintain the high standards of social work academic journals with a rigorous and objective review system
This journal has a strict two-way anonymous review system. The editorial board members jointly recommend reviewers with academic reputation to assist in the review of manuscripts and objective review, so that all submitted manuscripts can receive professional evaluation opinions and attach great importance to the paper. for contributions to knowledge. The review process is fair and impartial. In recent years, the manuscript acceptance rate has been as high as 35%. It provides domestic and foreign scholars with an academic platform for rigorous review and stimulating growth. It can also serve as a model for students in social work or social welfare-related fields to learn to write academic works.
C、Increase International Presence in Editorial Board and Reviewers
Besides article submissions from local scholars, the journal also publishes articles written by international scholars from England, HongKong, and Mainland China. Both national and international articles are subject to the same strict review process.
The review process itself has also been internationalized. The editorial board includes foreign scholars from HongKong, and international academics are often invited to serve as members of the review committee (please refer to the list of reviewers in every second issue). Very few academic journals in the field of social work and welfare in Taiwan have the same international outlook as NTU Social Work Review.
D、First to Adopt an Online Submission and Review System
As a pioneer in the social work field in Taiwan, the journal introduced an online system in February 2012 to streamline the submission and review process. This system helps raise the efficiency and transparency of the submission and review process and makes a contribution to reducing carbon emissions.
Please use an online submission system. Please go to Airiti iPress submission system: http://www.ipress.tw/J0154
4、Future Vision and Goals
The journal currently receives a sufficient number of article submissions of a very high quality and has already been included in the list of journals of the Taiwan Social Science Citation Index (TSSCI). The editorial board has a strong lineup of ideal candidates and operates effectively, schedules regular meetings, and maintains close contact through E-meetings. It plays a very important role in the future development and progress of the journal and guarantees that the articles are professionally written and academically convincing and that the journal is supportive of the research community.
The specific objectives for future development are as follows:
A、Maintain High-Quality Standards and keep in TSSCI List
C、Increase the number of articles Publication Volume
5、Subscription and Contact Information
The NTU Social Work Review is published biannually, in June and December. For subscriptions or further inquiries, please contact the editorial board:
- Phone: +886-2-3366-3366 #24044
- Fax: +886-2-2368-0532
- Email: ntuswreview@gmail.com
Established in May 1999, NTU Social Work Review (臺大社會工作學刊) has the following mission:
A、Short-Term Goals
Include the active promotion of the professional field of social work in Taiwan and the provision of a forum for academic exchange in addition to raising the professionalism of social work by stimulating discussions and publication of articles about social work and social welfare related issues by academic experts
B、Long-Term Goals
We aim to enhance the international exposure of local academic research to give international scholars and practitioners in related fields fast and convenient access to the research results in the field of social work in Taiwan. We also strive to promote international academic exchange and raise the international reputation of local research in the field of social work
2、Achievements to Date
The journal provides national and international professional communities in the field of social work and social welfare with an important forum for the sharing and exchange of research results. Despite the fact that the journal is published by the Department of Social Work at National Taiwan University, it serves as a very important medium for the sharing of academic and practical contributions in the field of social work and social welfare all over Taiwan.
Besides serving academic communities in the fields of social work and social welfare, the journal also promotes the public image of National Taiwan University. Since 2010, it has been included in the list of journals of the Taiwan Social Science Citation Index (TSSCI) by the National Science and Technology Council, R.O.C several times in a row. On the other hand, the journal also garnered the highest number of citations in the National Science and Technology Council’s research on different periodicals in the field of social work and welfare. In addition, the journal is also an ideal medium for faculty assessment and promotion which has been approved by the College of Social Sciences.
The journal’s achievements are as follows:
A、Since 2010 The journal has been included in the Taiwan Social Science Citation Index (TSSCI) of the National Science and Technology Council, R.O.C for several years in a row
Despite budget constraints, the journal is committed to promoting editorial work, quality review, and publication at regular intervals. Over the years, we have been able to create an image of stability and professionalism in these fields. Since 2010, we have been included in the list of academic journals of the Taiwan Social Science Citation Index (TSSCI).
B、NTU Social Work Review has been rated as the journal with the highest impact factor in the field of social work and social welfare by the National Science and Technology Council, R.O.C
In 2007, the National Science and Technology Council, R.O.C commissioned Professor Ray-May Hsung and three other scholars to conduct a research project on the publication status of professional journals in the field of social studies which found the following results:
The combined score of multiple subjective and objective assessments and citation numbers places NTU Social Work Review in the top ranking of social work journals (only if all sociology, social welfare, and social work related periodicals are included does the journal drop to a level 2 ranking). The journal also has the highest impact factor among all social work and social welfare academic journals. Even if sociology journals are included in the assessment, the journals still ranks third among all publications, following closely behind the two most renowned social science journals, Taiwan Sociology and Taiwanese Sociological Review.
The combined score of multiple subjective and objective assessments and citation numbers places NTU Social Work Review in the top ranking of social work journals (only if all sociology, social welfare, and social work related periodicals are included does the journal drop to a level 2 ranking). The journal also has the highest impact factor among all social work and social welfare academic journals. Even if sociology journals are included in the assessment, the journals still ranks third among all publications, following closely behind the two most renowned social science journals, Taiwan Sociology and Taiwanese Sociological Review.
C、The NTU College of Social Sciences rated the journal as a first-class publication for the faculty evaluation and promotion process
According to the ranking criteria for periodicals of the NTU College of Social Sciences which serve as a reference basis for the assessment of publications that are employed in the faculty evaluation and promotion process, the journal is ranked as a first-class publication. This important process of approval by the College of Social Sciences Review Committee and the College Faculty Evaluation Committee for periodicals published by the College which is subject to endorsement by the university has elevated the journal to a key publication in the evaluation and promotion process for professors.
D、Changed to Open Access to benefit readers and increase the chances of your paper being cited
This journal cooperates with an online database company and be changed to an Open Access journal in 2024. The cross-electronic publishing method makes it easier for users from all over the world to access journal resources, while increasing the chances of journal articles being cited and improving Journal image, and is committed to reducing the waste generated by low-paper printing in order to achieve the environmental goal of net-zero carbon emissions.
Download and browse the full text of each issue: “Airiti iPress journal website”: www.ipress.tw/J0154?pWebID=671&pType=4&mSeq=3
In addition to giving one copy to the author, this journal also presents it to social work-related institutions at home and abroad. It also provides electronic files to previous editorial members and review committee members of the current year. At the same time, it cooperates with government publications to deposit about 17 copies. The sales part is divided into: individual subscriptions, institutional and group subscriptions, and is also displayed in the bookstore of the school's publishing center.
Download and browse the full text of each issue: “Airiti iPress journal website”: www.ipress.tw/J0154?pWebID=671&pType=4&mSeq=3
In addition to giving one copy to the author, this journal also presents it to social work-related institutions at home and abroad. It also provides electronic files to previous editorial members and review committee members of the current year. At the same time, it cooperates with government publications to deposit about 17 copies. The sales part is divided into: individual subscriptions, institutional and group subscriptions, and is also displayed in the bookstore of the school's publishing center.
3、Journal Features
A、The journal is the only of its kind in Taiwan and primarily provides discussions of the professional field of social work and also examines social policies
NTU Social Work Review is a semi-annual publication, published in June and December every year. The publication has been quite stable in recent years, and this journal is the only journal in China that mainly focuses on social work professional discussion. Most of the papers emphasize social work. Priority is given to professionalism and practice. Through social work practice research, objective narratives and social science research methods are used to support the practice models constructed by relevant social work theories, so it has great practical reference value.
B、Maintain the high standards of social work academic journals with a rigorous and objective review system
This journal has a strict two-way anonymous review system. The editorial board members jointly recommend reviewers with academic reputation to assist in the review of manuscripts and objective review, so that all submitted manuscripts can receive professional evaluation opinions and attach great importance to the paper. for contributions to knowledge. The review process is fair and impartial. In recent years, the manuscript acceptance rate has been as high as 35%. It provides domestic and foreign scholars with an academic platform for rigorous review and stimulating growth. It can also serve as a model for students in social work or social welfare-related fields to learn to write academic works.
C、Increase International Presence in Editorial Board and Reviewers
Besides article submissions from local scholars, the journal also publishes articles written by international scholars from England, HongKong, and Mainland China. Both national and international articles are subject to the same strict review process.
The review process itself has also been internationalized. The editorial board includes foreign scholars from HongKong, and international academics are often invited to serve as members of the review committee (please refer to the list of reviewers in every second issue). Very few academic journals in the field of social work and welfare in Taiwan have the same international outlook as NTU Social Work Review.
D、First to Adopt an Online Submission and Review System
As a pioneer in the social work field in Taiwan, the journal introduced an online system in February 2012 to streamline the submission and review process. This system helps raise the efficiency and transparency of the submission and review process and makes a contribution to reducing carbon emissions.
Please use an online submission system. Please go to Airiti iPress submission system: http://www.ipress.tw/J0154
4、Future Vision and Goals
The journal currently receives a sufficient number of article submissions of a very high quality and has already been included in the list of journals of the Taiwan Social Science Citation Index (TSSCI). The editorial board has a strong lineup of ideal candidates and operates effectively, schedules regular meetings, and maintains close contact through E-meetings. It plays a very important role in the future development and progress of the journal and guarantees that the articles are professionally written and academically convincing and that the journal is supportive of the research community.
The specific objectives for future development are as follows:
A、Maintain High-Quality Standards and keep in TSSCI List
Aim to continue its high-quality, rigorous review process to remain listed in Taiwan Social Science Citation Index (TSSCI) and expand towards international databases.
B、Increase Citation Rates and Global Visibility
By promoting journal articles through digital and open-access channels, hope to increase its visibility and academic impact.
C、Increase the number of articles Publication Volume
Plan to increase publication numbers, and include a greater variety of articles, broadening its academic scope and contribution.
5、Subscription and Contact Information
The NTU Social Work Review is published biannually, in June and December. For subscriptions or further inquiries, please contact the editorial board:
- Phone: +886-2-3366-3366 #24044
- Fax: +886-2-2368-0532
- Email: ntuswreview@gmail.com