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78 Social work Journals Without APC

Browse 78 peer-reviewed open access journals covering social work that charge authors no article processing charge. Compare indexing, peer review, licensing and time to publication.

Summary and key facts

This directory lists 78 peer-reviewed open access journals that name social work among their keywords. Every one is fully open access and charges authors no article processing charge (APC) to publish. Examples include ASEAN Social Work Journal, Utopías and Alternativas.

Keyword
Social work
Journals listed
78
Article processing charge
None (free to publish)
Peer reviewed
Yes — required for listing

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Frequently asked questions

How many open access social work journals charge no APC?

This directory lists 78 journals covering social work that charge no article processing charge. The list is built from the keywords each journal publishes about itself, so it reflects scope rather than a single subject classification.

How do I pick a social work journal for my paper?

Start with scope: read the aims and the two most recent issues to check your paper fits. Then compare the indexing databases your institution recognises, the peer review model, the licence and whether you keep copyright, and the typical time to publication. All of those are shown on each journal page here.

Are these journals really free to publish in?

Yes. Every journal in this directory charges no article processing charge. Some may still levy other fees such as submission or page charges — those are shown separately on each journal page, and you can filter to journals with no other fees at all.

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