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About the Humans format

Humans is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Legal Cases and Commentary, Legal case studies and regulations. Over its lifetime it has published 302 papers, which have received 292 citations.

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

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Publishes research inDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies Legal Cases and Commentary Legal case studies and regulations Archaeology and ancient environmental studies Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
ISSN2673-9461
Citation impact (2-yr)0.91
h-index8
i10-index7
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereMississippi State University
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Papers published in Humans per year

2
2009
13
2013
15
2016
15
2021
35
2022
124
2023
26
2024
52
2025

Citation impact of Humans by publication year

1
2009
7
2013
0
2016
17
2021
69
2022
109
2023
60
2024
28
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Humans

Shifting the Forensic Anthropological Paradigm to Incorporate the Transgender and Gender Diverse Community

Donovan M. Adams, Samantha H. Blatt, Taylor M. Flaherty et al. · 28 Jun 2023

Forensic anthropology and, more broadly, the forensic sciences have only recently begun to acknowledge the importance of lived gender identity in the resolution of forensic cases, the epidemic of anti-transgender violence, and the need to seek practical solutions. The current literature suggests that forensic anthropologists are becoming aware of these issues and are working toward…

Speaking of Sex: Critical Reflections for Forensic Anthropologists

Taylor M. Flaherty, Liam J. Johnson, Katharine C. Woollen et al. · 18 Oct 2023

Forensic anthropologists have a responsibility to appropriately relay information about a decedent in medicolegal reports and when communicating with the public. The terms ‘sex’ and ‘sex estimation’ have been applied with numerous, inconsistent definitions under the guise that sex—a broad, complex concept—can be reduced to a female/male binary. This binary does not reflect biocultural realities…

Speaking Truth to Power: Toward a Forensic Anthropology of Advocacy and Activism

Donovan M. Adams, Juliette R. Bedard, Samantha H. Blatt et al. · 14 Feb 2024

Over the years, the field of forensic anthropology has become more diverse, bringing unique perspectives to a previously homogeneous field. This diversification has been accompanied by recognizing the need for advocacy and activism in an effort to support the communities we serve: marginalized communities that are often overrepresented in the forensic population. As such, forensic…

Necropolitics and Trans Identities: Language Use as Structural Violence

Kinsey B. Stewart, Thomas A. Delgado · 24 May 2023

Despite the increasing visibility of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people in U.S. society, current linguistic practices within forensic anthropology and death investigation in general are not TGD-inclusive. This lack of consideration for TGD decedents can cause unnecessary delays in the identification and disposition of their remains; moreover, failing to recognize their true identities is…

Vulnerabilities for Marginalized Groups in the United States Forensic Anthropology Education System: Paths to Engagement and Belonging

Jesse R. Goliath, Erin B. Waxenbaum, Taylor S. Borgelt · 2 Jun 2023

Implicit and explicit barriers to building a culture of belonging persist in U.S. forensic anthropology. These barriers create and exacerbate vulnerabilities, especially among marginalized groups, that need to be addressed. The lack of diversity in U.S. forensic anthropology is well documented. At the same time, there has been a significant upswing in academic programs focusing…

Humans template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Humans format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Humans 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 Humans use?
Humans 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. Humans 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Humans?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Humans 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 Humans template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Humans format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Humans?
Humans - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Humans PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Humans template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Humans template cost?
You can start writing in the Humans template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Humans PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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