Focus and Scope

Journal of Social Welfare Research and Practice is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarly and practice-based knowledge in the field of social welfare. The journal focuses on empirical research, theoretical inquiry, and innovative professional practices that address social problems and promote social well-being across diverse populations and contexts.

The journal aims to bridge research, policy, and practice by publishing works that contribute to the development of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable social welfare systems at local, national, and global levels. It serves as a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange ideas, disseminate evidence-based practices, and foster critical dialogue on contemporary social welfare issues.

Scope of the Journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Social work theory, practice, and education

• Social welfare policy analysis and development

• Child, family, and community welfare

• Vulnerable and marginalized populations (children, women, elderly, persons with disabilities, migrants, and minorities)

• Mental health and psychosocial well-being

• Poverty, inequality, and social protection systems

• Community development and empowerment

• Correctional, forensic, and institutional social work

• Health, disability, and rehabilitation services

• Gender, inclusion, and human rights in social welfare

• Indigenous, local, and culturally responsive social welfare practices

• Social innovation, digital social services, and community-based interventions

• Disaster response, resilience, and humanitarian social work

• Comparative and international social welfare studies

By encompassing both research and practice perspectives, Journal of Social Welfare Research and Practice seeks to promote research-informed interventions, strengthen professional capacity, and contribute to the improvement of quality of life for individuals, families, and communities worldwide.