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Write in a clean editor, then format for 4OR in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the 4OR format

4OR is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods, Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms, Optimization and Packing Problems.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. 4OR 12:45–58

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Publishes research inVehicle Routing Optimization Methods Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms Optimization and Packing Problems Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research
ISSN1614-2411
Citation impact (2-yr)0.92
h-index55
i10-index257
Total citations13,120
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in 4OR per year

26
2014
24
2015
37
2016
29
2017
27
2018
30
2019
41
2020
32
2021
29
2022
30
2023
23
2024
25
2025

Citation impact of 4OR by publication year

405
2014
421
2015
638
2016
293
2017
215
2018
569
2019
388
2020
234
2021
268
2022
143
2023
48
2024
11
2025

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

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4OR template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the 4OR format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the 4OR template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does 4OR use?
4OR uses Numbered (Springer Basic) 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 (2023) A representative article title. 4OR 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to 4OR?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready 4OR 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 4OR template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the 4OR format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes 4OR?
4OR is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's 4OR template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready 4OR PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official 4OR template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the 4OR template cost?
You can start writing in the 4OR template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready 4OR PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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