Analysis of the Scientific Production of the Region of Andalusia in Spain in the area of Social Work in the Web of Science

Abstract

Scientifi c research in Social Work has become increasingly important in higher education. Although this discipline’s incorporation into academic research was delayed, it remains highly relevant. This article explores and analyzes the current bibliographic production in Social Work in Andalusia, using the Web of Science database. The main objective is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of this f i eld, examining indices related to Social Work and identifying its weaknesses and strengths. The analysis will use three primary tools: SPSS, SCIMAT, and VosViewer. This bibliometric analysis will evaluate the scientifi c production in Social Work, off ering a comprehensive overview of its scope and quality. Results may indicate that the bibliometric index of this fi eld is below expected or potential standards. Additionally, it might be noted that higher-indexed articles are often written in English by professionals outside the specifi c fi eld of Social Work. These fi ndings suggest the need to strengthen research in Social Work by increasing scientifi c production and encouraging the participation of social work professionals in knowledge generation. The results also highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and establishing connections with professionals from other related research areas. This study aims to provide a detailed insight into the bibliographic production in Social Work in Andalusia through a bibliometric approach. The results will help identify strengths and weaknesses in this fi eld, off ering valuable information for future research and the development of Social Work as a scientifi c discipline.