Empower – The Journal of Social Work (E-TJSW), a peer-reviewed bi-annual journal was launched in Oct 2020 by Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers (KAPS). The purpose of the E-TJSW is to disseminate knowledge useful for social work from all fields and settings of practice. It is a platform for Professional Social Workers, Social Work trainees, and allied professionals to share knowledge and best practices.

Published bi-annually in April and October, Empower aims to empower Social Workers and the profession through evidence-based practices and shared experiences.

Issues

Year:

• 2020
• 2021 – Volume. 2, Issue 1
• 2021 – Volume. 2, Issue 2

Objectives and Scope

• To serve as a medium for publishing the research work undertaken by Professional Social Workers (PSWs).
• To encourage original research in Social Work.
• To develop indigenous literature and update the knowledge-base in Social Work in India and abroad.
• To complement global efforts to improve standards of Professional Social Work.
• To bring together Social Workers and share indigenous knowledge.

Scope: E-TJSW covers literature and best practices across all areas of Social Work. It caters to practitioners, researchers, academicians, and student trainees.

Submission Guidelines

Articles should be theoretical or field-based and not exceed 5000 words. Format: Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, with a 200-word abstract. Email submissions to empowerjournal@gmail.com.

Include a declaration that the article is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Only peer-reviewed and approved articles will be published. Use APA format.

Review Criteria

• Relevance and originality
• Contemporary value and clarity
• Logical structure and proper methodology
• Correct analysis and APA format

Copyright: Once accepted, copyright is held by KAPS. Reproduction requires written permission.

Reference Style: APA 7th edition. Cite with author name and year; include complete source in reference list.

Editorial Board

Advisory Team: Mrs. Lida Jacob IAS (Retd.), Dr. Joseph Sebastian, Mr. Dileep Kumar

Chief Editor: Dr. Sonny Jose, Head, Dept. of Social Work, Loyola College, Trivandrum
Ph: +91-9895364053
Email: sonny.jose@gmail.com

Associate Editor: Dr. Ipe Varughese, Head, Dept. of Social Work, BCM College, Kottayam
Ph: +91-9446448215
Email: ipevarughese2020@gmail.com

Editorial Board Members:

• Prof. Ghandi Doss – ghandidoss@gmail.com
• Dr. Cherian P Kurien – cpkurien@gmail.com
• Fr. Dr. Joseph Mannooparambil – emkay@rajagiri.edu
• Prof. Abraham Francis – francis@jcu.edu.au
• Dr. Baiju Pallicka Vareed – tobaiju@gmail.com
• Dr. Anish K R – anishkrk@gmail.com
• Dr. Jose Antony – josearickal@gmail.com
• Dr. Rajeev S.P – rajeev@rajagiri.edu
• Mrs. Mini A P – mun999@gmail.com
• Br. Joseph Charuplakkal – br.josephcharu@mariancollege.org
• Dr. Jobi Babu – jobifeb18@gmail.com
• Mr. Muhammed Swalih. P. – pmswalih@gmail.com
• Dr. Peter K Joy – drpeterjoy@gmail.com
• Ms. Noorjahan K – nooriknj@gmail.com

Published by: Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers (KAPS)

Postal Address:
Editor, Empower – The Journal of Social Work,
KAPS Office, Department of Social Work,
BCM College, Kottayam – 686 001, Kerala, India

Email: empowerjournal@gmail.com, kapsresearchwing@gmail.com
Phone: +91-9895364053 (Chief Editor), +91-4812582171 (Office), +91-9446448215 (Assoc. Editor)