Social Work and Artificial Intelligence in Southern European Countries: a Scoping Review.

This scoping review project is conducted within the scope of research in Social Work, focusing on the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and professional social work practice, in South European countries. The main objective is to map and analyze what has been published in the scientific literature on this topic, The research will be carried out using recognized academic databases, applying systematic search strategies and clearly defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Expected outcomes include the identification of emerging themes, knowledge gaps, and guidance for professional practice and future research. The leading researcher is affiliated with Instituto Superior Miguel Torga and the Centro Lusíada de Investigação em Serviço Social e Intervenção Social (CLISSIS). This project is registered on the Open Science Framework as part of a commitment to open science and methodological transparency.