Journal profile
International Journal of School Social Work
ISSN 2161-4148 · New Prairie Press at Kansas State University · United States
International Journal of School Social Work: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 12 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of School Social Work is published by New Prairie Press at Kansas State University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Social Work Education and Practice, School Health and Nursing Education and Child Abuse and Trauma, together about 46.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Welcome to the home of the International Journal of School Social Work. The International Journal of School Social Work (IJSSW) is a dynamic, free, open-access online journal dedicated to advancing the field of school social work through the dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed research. With a mission to expand both the quantitative and qualitative research base supporting school social work services worldwide, IJSSW serves as a vital resource for practitioners, researchers, and educators committed to improving student outcomes through evidence-based practice. In an era where accountability and data-driven interventions are increasingly emphasized, access to current research is not just beneficial—it’s essential. IJSSW meets this need by removing the barriers of paywalls and subscription fees, ensuring that school social workers everywhere—from rural districts in the U.S. to urban centers across the globe—can engage with the latest findings, innovative practices, and emerging trends in the field. This open-access model is especially critical for practitioners who may not have access to university libraries or costly academic databases. By democratizing knowledge, IJSSW empowers school social workers to make informed decisions, advocate effectively for students, and contribute to the growing body of research that shapes policy and practice. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a new graduate entering the field, IJSSW offers a platform for learning, collaboration, and inspiration—accessible to all, regardless of geography or institutional affiliation. Our mission is to support knowledge that encompasses global perspectives on school social work. We need your support to increase access to these perspectives and disseminate knowledge. If you are an experienced writer and would be willing to co-author with a scholar or practitioner from another part of the world please fill out this form. We understand that authoring a text in English can be a barrier to publication and we want to provide support for this process. If you would like to be paired with another scholar or practitioner for co-authorship or support, please click on the link below. IJSSW Co-Author Interest Form
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Leticia Villarreal SosaPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Social Work Education and PracticeSocial Sciences27.3%
- School Health and Nursing EducationHealth Professions11.6%
- Child Abuse and TraumaPsychology7.6%
- Educational Practices and PoliciesSocial Sciences6.6%
- Youth Development and Social SupportSocial Sciences5.6%
- Counseling Practices and SupervisionPsychology5.1%
- Child Welfare and AdoptionSocial Sciences4%
- Social Sciences and PoliciesSocial Sciences3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.21OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 97 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 132 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 85 |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 81 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 64 |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 | 49 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-SA, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- New Prairie Press at Kansas State University
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2161-4148
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of School Social Work
How long does peer review take at International Journal of School Social Work?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Which databases index International Journal of School Social Work?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of School Social Work is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal of School Social Work open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of School Social Work is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .