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Affective Science Template

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About the Affective Science format

Affective Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Mental Health Research Topics, Face Recognition and Perception, Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Affective Science 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inMental Health Research Topics Face Recognition and Perception Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Cultural Differences and Values Emotions and Moral Behavior
ISSN2662-2041
Citation impact (2-yr)2.38
h-index32
i10-index143
Total citations4,938
Article processing charge$2,790
Top institutions publishing hereHarvard University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in Affective Science per year

1
2009
1
2010
1
2019
20
2020
56
2021
85
2022
59
2023
58
2024
56
2025

Citation impact of Affective Science by publication year

1
2009
0
2010
47
2019
445
2020
1.7K
2021
1.3K
2022
934
2023
273
2024
80
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Affective Science

Py-Feat: Python Facial Expression Analysis Toolbox

Jin Hyun Cheong, Eshin Jolly, Tiankang Xie et al. · 8 Aug 2023

Studying facial expressions is a notoriously difficult endeavor. Recent advances in the field of affective computing have yielded impressive progress in automatically detecting facial expressions from pictures and videos. However, much of this work has yet to be widely disseminated in social science domains such as psychology. Current state-of-the-art models require considerable domain expertise that…

Cognitive and Affective Empathy Relate Differentially to Emotion Regulation

Nicholas M. Thompson, Carien M. van Reekum, Bhismadev Chakrabarti · 15 Nov 2021

Abstract The constructs of empathy (i.e., understanding and/or sharing another’s emotion) and emotion regulation (i.e., the processes by which one manages emotions) have largely been studied in relative isolation of one another. To better understand the interrelationships between their various component processes, this manuscript reports two studies that examined the relationship between empathy and emotion…

Systemic Racism in EEG Research: Considerations and Potential Solutions

Tricia Choy, Elizabeth Baker, Katherine K. M. Stavropoulos · 26 May 2021

The current theoretical paper discusses the unintended systemic racism and racial biases that impact neuroscience, specifically in research utilizing electroencephalography (EEG). As a popular technique in affective science research, EEG requires adherence between the electrode and scalp to measure brain activity. To obtain high-quality data, various factors such as hair length, hair type, body movement,…

Affective Science template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Affective Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Affective Science 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 Affective Science use?
Affective Science uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals 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. Affective Science 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Affective Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Affective Science 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 Affective Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Affective Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Affective Science?
Affective Science is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Affective Science template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
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Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Affective Science template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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