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acta ethologica Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for acta ethologica 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.
About the acta ethologica format
acta ethologica is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Plant and animal studies, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Springer Basic) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. acta ethologica 12:45–58
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| Publishes research in | Animal Behavior and Reproduction Plant and animal studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior Amphibian and Reptile Biology |
| ISSN | 0873-9749 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 0.87 |
| h-index | 45 |
| i10-index | 312 |
| Total citations | 9,919 |
| Article processing charge | $2,780 |
| Top institutions publishing here | ISPA - Instituto Universitário |
| Journal website | www.springer.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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acta ethologica template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the acta ethologica format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the acta ethologica 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 acta ethologica use?
acta ethologica 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. acta ethologica 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to acta ethologica?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready acta ethologica 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 acta ethologica template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the acta ethologica format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes acta ethologica?
acta ethologica is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's acta ethologica template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready acta ethologica PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official acta ethologica template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the acta ethologica template cost?
You can start writing in the acta ethologica template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready acta ethologica PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.