About the Journal

The Nigerian Journal of Social Development (NGJSD) is an international journal. It is a professional and academic discussion and research in development and social-related issues across the globe. NGJSD is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original unpublished research work. A scholarly journal deals with the disciplines of social and development sciences. NGJSD publishes research work that meaningfully contributes towards the theoretical bases of contemporary developments in society. The journal is published three times a year (March, June and October).

Objectives
The objective of NGJSD is to widen the knowledge base in collaboration with scholars, academicians, professionals and practitioners by allowing free access to valuable information around the globe. Research studies in NGJSD address emerging issues and developments in business and societies around the world. NGJSD encourages submission related to subjects of sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, political science, international relations, linguistics, history and project management.

Goal
The goal of the journal is to develop and disseminate social work literature that provides linkages among social research, social work education, social work practice and social development at the national as well as the cross-national levels.

Scope
The subject areas of the journal cover the following:

  • Ideologies, values and ethics of social work
  • Approaches, methods, techniques and skills of social work
  • Governance, welfare and social development
  • Administration of voluntary/non-profit organizations
  • Societal systems and social work intervention
  • Social service sectors and social work intervention
  • Social work intervention for marginalized groups
  • Social work intervention in social conflict and emergency situations
  • Fieldwork practicum

The journal invites the following types of originals:

  • Theoretical/historical/empirical/methodological/epistemological analyses
  • Reviews of policies, programs, legislation, organizations, and practice interventions
  • Book reviews