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World Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for World 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 World format

World is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Environmental Sustainability in Business, Environmental Education and Sustainability, Sustainability and Climate Change Governance. Over its lifetime it has published 526 papers, which have received 3,588 citations.

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

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Publishes research inEnvironmental Sustainability in Business Environmental Education and Sustainability Sustainability and Climate Change Governance Energy, Environment, Economic Growth Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
ISSN2673-4060
Citation impact (2-yr)3.04
h-index27
i10-index105
Article processing charge$1,082
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Split
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in World per year

23
2020
32
2021
60
2022
51
2023
72
2024
169
2025

Citation impact of World by publication year

392
2020
859
2021
601
2022
605
2023
454
2024
533
2025

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

Most-cited papers in World

A Comparative Review of Alternative Fuels for the Maritime Sector: Economic, Technology, and Policy Challenges for Clean Energy Implementation

Yifan Wang, Laurie Wright · 21 Oct 2021

Global maritime transportation is responsible for around 3% of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and significant proportions of SOx, NOx, and PM emissions. Considering the predicted growth in shipping volumes to 2050, greenhouse gas emissions from ships must be cut by 75–85% per ton-mile to meet Paris Agreement goals. This study reviews the potential of…

Life Cycle Assessment under Uncertainty: A Scoping Review

Zahir Barahmand, Marianne S. Eikeland · 8 Sep 2022

Today, life cycle assessment (LCA) is the most widely used approach to model and calculate the environmental impacts of products and processes. The results of LCAs are often said to be deterministic, even though the real-life applications are uncertain and vague. The uncertainty, which may be simply ignored, is one of the key factors influencing…

Demographic Delusions: World Population Growth Is Exceeding Most Projections and Jeopardising Scenarios for Sustainable Futures

Jane O’Sullivan · 6 Sep 2023

The size of the world’s population has profound implications for demand for food, energy and resources, land use change and greenhouse gas emissions. This study examines why most population projections have underestimated world population growth, and the implications for actions required to achieve sustainable societies. The main determinant of future population is family size choices.…

Globalization Impact on Multinational Enterprises

Justine Kyove, Katerina Streltsova, Ufuoma Odibo et al. · 15 Apr 2021

The impact of globalization on multinational enterprises was examined from the years 1980 to 2020. A scoping literature review was conducted for a total of 141 articles. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed typologies were categorized and conclusions were drawn regarding the influence and performance (i.e., positive or negative effects) of globalization. Developed countries show more saturated…

Research on Small and Medium-Sized Towns: Framing a New Field of Inquiry

Madeleine Wagner, Anna Growe · 20 Feb 2021

In recent years, research and publication activity in the field of small and medium-sized cities (SMSCs) in an international context has been increasing. However, a survey of extant research remains missing. To bridge this gap, this paper presents a systematic and comprehensive review of the relevant literature revealing how various disciplines, from geography to economics,…

World template — frequently asked questions

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