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Future Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Future in one click — DocuGuru applies the official MDPI template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Future format

Future is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet, Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development. Over its lifetime it has published 88 papers, which have received 110 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Future 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inObesity, Physical Activity, Diet Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Child Development and Digital Technology Children's Physical and Motor Development
ISSN2813-2882
Citation impact (2-yr)1.28
h-index5
i10-index1
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing herePeking University
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Future per year

14
2009
2
2022
8
2023
16
2024
26
2025

Citation impact of Future by publication year

0
2009
5
2022
21
2023
46
2024
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2025

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

Most-cited papers in Future

Are Rural–Urban Differences in Bullying and Poly-Bullying Victimization Associated with Internet Addiction or Depressive Symptoms among Adolescents in Jiangsu Province of China

Feng Huang, Yan Wang, Hui Xue et al. · 25 Dec 2023

Background: School bullying is a global problem. Although previous studies showed rural adolescents were at higher risk of being bullied compared to their urban counterparts, the rural–urban differences in the risk of bullying or poly-bullying victimization in relation with different characteristics and the joint association of internet addiction and depressive symptoms with the observed urban–rural…

Cohort Profile: Chongqing Pubertal Timing and Environment Study in China with 15 Follow-Ups since 2014

Di Wu, Jie Luo, Qin Zhang et al. · 4 Jul 2024

Background: Puberty is a life milestone that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. An ambispective Chongqing Pubertal Timing (CQPT) cohort was started in 2014 to understand pubertal timing and identify environmental risk factors. Methods: A total of 1429 children and adolescents were recruited and have been followed up once every 6 months for 8…

Association between Body Composition, Physical Activity Profile, and Occurrence of Knee and Foot Postural Alterations among Young Healthy Adults

Sadaf Ashraf, Roberto Viveiros, Cíntia França et al. · 25 Jan 2024

Knee and foot deformities refer to structural abnormalities in the knee and foot bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles. Various factors, including genetics, injury, disease, or excessive use, can cause these deformities. These musculoskeletal conditions can significantly impact individuals’ quality of life. This study examined foot and knee deformities in 231 young healthy adults (165 men,…

Dialogues with AI: Comparing ChatGPT, Bard, and Human Participants’ Responses in In-Depth Interviews on Adolescent Health Care

Jelle Fostier, Elena Leemans, Lien Meeussen et al. · 11 Mar 2024

This study explores the feasibility of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Bard as virtual participants in health-related research interviews. The goal is to assess whether these models can function as a “collective knowledge platform” by processing extensive datasets. Framed as a “proof of concept”, the research involved 20 interviews with both ChatGPT and…

Future—A New Open Access Journal

Jun Ma · 15 Jul 2022

The recent consensus regarding children’s and adolescents’ health and development is that focus should not only be devoted to what sounds serious now but that our perspective should extend to considering the roots, where a healthy childhood and adolescence is essential to achieving full potential as an adult—i [...]

Future template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Future format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Future template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Future use?
Future uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Future 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Future?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Future 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 Future template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Future format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Future?
Future - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Future PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Future template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Future template cost?
You can start writing in the Future template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Future PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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