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About the Practice format

Practice is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Social Work Education and Practice, Homelessness and Social Issues, Healthcare innovation and challenges.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Practice 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inSocial Work Education and Practice Homelessness and Social Issues Healthcare innovation and challenges Child Abuse and Trauma Mental Health and Patient Involvement
ISSN0950-3153
Citation impact (2-yr)0.55
h-index35
i10-index223
Total citations7,710
Top institutions publishing hereTwitter (United States)
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Practice per year

52
2014
61
2015
46
2016
33
2017
38
2018
40
2019
34
2020
44
2021
35
2022
29
2023
35
2024
30
2025

Citation impact of Practice by publication year

418
2014
445
2015
323
2016
310
2017
296
2018
246
2019
235
2020
184
2021
109
2022
59
2023
33
2024
12
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Practice

A Matter of record?

Michael Preston‐Shoot · 1 Jul 2003

Abstract This paper reviews literature and research evidence which suggest that recording remains a residual activity in social work practice. It warns of the dangers of, and explores some possible reasons for social work's apparent failure to respond to standards of, and values underpinning good recording practice. The paper concludes by suggesting that recording practice…

240 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The role of education in the settlement of young refugees in the UK: The experiences of young refugees

Rachel Hek · 1 Sep 2005

It is important that young refugees' own perspectives in relation to their experiences and needs are considered if services are to be accessible and relevant for this group. Many young refugees have to remain silent about their experiences, wishes and feelings pre-exile, during journeys and on arrival in this country. It is only recently that…

170 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Social workers, resilience, positive emotions and optimism

Stewart Collins · 29 Nov 2007

Literature on stress and social work emphasises the importance of the structural and organisational context for social work. Less attention has been given to differences between social workers that enable them to deal with demands and find satisfaction and rewards in their work. Literature drawn from psychology can offer some guidance to social workers, focusing…

157 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Managers, Managerialism and Social Work with Children and Families: The Deformation of a Profession?

Steve Rogowski · 14 May 2011

Managers and managerialism have brought about a fundamental transformation in the way welfare organisations carry out government policy. What social workers now do is set and tightly controlled by managers, this reflecting the move away from the administering of public services to their management. It stems from successive Conservative and New Labour governments accepting the…

88 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Practice template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Practice format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Practice template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Practice use?
Practice uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Practice 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Practice?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready Practice document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Practice template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Practice format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Practice?
Practice is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's Practice template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Practice PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Practice template (the interact class) that is ready to submit to Taylor & Francis, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Practice template cost?
You can start writing in the Practice template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Practice PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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