World Scientist and University Rankings 2025

Ireland Social Sciences / Social Work 18 Scientists Subject Rankings - 2025

The AD Scientific Index (Alper-Doger Scientific Index) provides the most comprehensive analysis across 13 main fields and 197 sub-branches at global, national, and regional levels. These analyses are based on indicators such as the H-index, i10-index, and citation count, including their values from the last 6 yearsAs of Mar 11, 2025, the rankings are determined according to the Total H IndexBETA VERSION: The subject field rankings for the world, regions, countries, and universities are currently in their Beta phase. This is due to the exclusion of (998.570) scientists categorized under ‘Others’, whose profiles have yet to be determined, edited, or classified. As updates are made to these fields, the rankings will be adjusted accordingly. Note: Please keep this in mind while reviewing the rankings. For further details, explore our [University Subject Rankings].

* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 1
Robbie Gilligan|Robert Gilligan
Children in care
care leavers
youth transitions in adversity
social support and young people
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
38
81
6,768
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 2
Paul Michael Garrett
social theory
social work
social policy
philosophy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
40
94
5,266
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 3
Paula Mayock
homelessness
women
youth
drug use
qualitative research
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
30
55
2,482
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 4
Caroline Mcgregor ('Formerly Caroline Skehill)
social work
child protection and welfare
support and protection
socio legal studies
youth and family support.
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
24
54
1,899
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 5
Jim Campbell
social work
mental health political conflict
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
22
32
1,399
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 6
Trish Walsh
social work
bereavement
sfbt
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
20
30
1,156
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 7
Kenneth Burns
social work
child protection
staff retention
voluntary care
social media abuse / cyberbullying
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
19
27
982
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Muireann Ní Raghallaigh
Anti-racist social work
refugees
separated children
unaccompanied minors
research ethics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
16
20
1,425
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 9
Catherine Forde
Civil society and the state
ecosocial work
children's voice and participation
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
18
834
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 10
John-Paul Byrne
Working Lives & Well-being
Psychosocial Work Environments
Healthcare
Professions
Qualitative
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
14
489

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* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 11
Hilary Jenkinson
Young People
Groupwork
Social Work
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
13
1,081
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 12
Pat Leahy
Youth Work
Drugs
Social Work
Community Work
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
13
419
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 13
Eavan Brady
social work education
child welfare
alternative care
life course theory
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
11
290
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 14
Hilda Loughran
addiction
counselling skills
social work
motivational interviewing/solution focused work
group work
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
7
254
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
Joseph Mooney
social work
child protection
child sexual abuse
disclosure
social work law
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
4
123
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 17
Joanne Rose
Practice Teaching (Social Work)
Practice Education
Co-operative Inquiry
Fieldwork
Placements
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
24
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 18
Cordula Bieri
Social Work and Social Policy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
6
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 1
Robbie Gilligan|Robert Gilligan
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
38
81
6,768
Children in care
care leavers
youth transitions in adversity
social support and young people
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 2
Paul Michael Garrett
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
40
94
5,266
social theory
social work
social policy
philosophy
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 3
Paula Mayock
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
30
55
2,482
homelessness
women
youth
drug use
qualitative research
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 4
Caroline Mcgregor ('Formerly Caroline Skehill)
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
24
54
1,899
social work
child protection and welfare
support and protection
socio legal studies
youth and family support.
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 5
Jim Campbell
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
22
32
1,399
social work
mental health political conflict
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 6
Trish Walsh
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
20
30
1,156
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 7
Kenneth Burns
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
19
27
982
social work
child protection
staff retention
voluntary care
social media abuse / cyberbullying
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Muireann Ní Raghallaigh
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
16
20
1,425
Anti-racist social work
refugees
separated children
unaccompanied minors
research ethics
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 9
Catherine Forde
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
14
18
834
Civil society and the state
ecosocial work
children's voice and participation
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 10
John-Paul Byrne
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
12
14
489
Working Lives & Well-being
Psychosocial Work Environments
Healthcare
Professions
Qualitative

360° Institutional Performance & Benchmarking Click Here for Live Demo 

Through advanced, institution-specific analytics and benchmarking, gain data-driven strategic insights into your academic performance, global standing, and competitive strengths. Compare your institution with 20 similarly ranked institutions at city, country, regional, and global levels, as well as with those in similar standings across 13 subjects, to uncover your institution’s strengths. More Info

* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 11
Hilary Jenkinson
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
12
13
1,081
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 12
Pat Leahy
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
11
13
419
Youth Work
Drugs
Social Work
Community Work
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 13
Eavan Brady
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
10
11
290
social work education
child welfare
alternative care
life course theory
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 14
Hilda Loughran
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
8
7
254
addiction
counselling skills
social work
motivational interviewing/solution focused work
group work
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 15
Eileen Oak
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
6
3
132
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
Joseph Mooney
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
6
4
123
social work
child protection
child sexual abuse
disclosure
social work law
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 17
Joanne Rose
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
3
1
24
Practice Teaching (Social Work)
Practice Education
Co-operative Inquiry
Fieldwork
Placements
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 18
Cordula Bieri
          Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
2
0
6
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