ERIC Number: EJ1115174
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Publication Date: 2016-Nov
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High-Impact Social Work Scholars: A Bibliometric Examination of SSWR and AASWSW Fellows
Hodge, David R.; Kremer, Kristen P.; Vaughn, Michael G.
Research on Social Work Practice, v26 n7 p751-761 Nov 2016
Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the bibliometric contributions of high-impact social work faculty. Methods: Toward this end, we used a sample comprising fellows (N = 143) affiliated with the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) and the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW). To quantify impact, we relied primarily upon the h-index (a measure of lifetime scholarly impact) and the m-index (which adjusts for career length). Results: Analyses revealed the mean h-index value for SSWR fellows (M = 26.44, SD = 14.72) was substantially lower than the mean for AASWSW fellows (M = 32.52, SD = 15.96), but minimal differences existed in m-index values. H- and m-index values for the 40 highest impact scholars ranged, respectively, from 33 to 93 and 1.13 to 3.33. Conclusions: The results indicate the social work profession includes many researchers who are making an exceptional scientific impact.
Descriptors: Social Work, Bibliometrics, College Faculty, Scholarship, Professional Associations, Faculty Publishing, Statistical Analysis, Indexes, Citations (References)
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