Copernicus Publications
Mechanical Sciences Template
Write your Mechanical Sciences paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official Copernicus Publications format — with author–year references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Mechanical Sciences format
| Publisher | Copernicus Publications |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Copernicus) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Mechanical Sciences, 12(3), pp. 45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Mechanical Sciences template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Mechanical Sciences format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Mechanical Sciences template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Copernicus Publications single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Mechanical Sciences use?
Mechanical Sciences uses Author–year (Copernicus) 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, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Mechanical Sciences, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Is the Mechanical Sciences template one column or two?
Mechanical Sciences uses a single-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what Copernicus Publications expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Mechanical Sciences?
No. DocuGuru generates the copernicus LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Copernicus Publications-ready Mechanical Sciences 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 Mechanical Sciences template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Mechanical Sciences format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
What is Mechanical Sciences?
Copernicus Publications journal. It is a earth and environmental sciences journal, published by Copernicus Publications.
Can I export a submission-ready Mechanical Sciences PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Mechanical Sciences template (the copernicus class, single-column) that is ready to submit to Copernicus Publications, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Mechanical Sciences template cost?
You can start writing in the Mechanical Sciences template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Mechanical Sciences PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.