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Aquatic Ecology Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Aquatic Ecology 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 Aquatic Ecology format

Aquatic Ecology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Marine and coastal ecosystems.

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

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Publishes research inAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Fish Ecology and Management Studies Marine and coastal ecosystems Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
ISSN1386-2588
Citation impact (2-yr)1.49
h-index86
i10-index1,366
Total citations55,338
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Amsterdam
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Aquatic Ecology per year

33
2014
64
2015
48
2016
35
2017
22
2018
71
2019
74
2020
112
2021
71
2022
82
2023
85
2024
85
2025

Citation impact of Aquatic Ecology by publication year

546
2014
2.6K
2015
1.5K
2016
546
2017
232
2018
1.2K
2019
1.1K
2020
1.2K
2021
671
2022
512
2023
246
2024
91
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Aquatic Ecology

Aquatic Ecology template — frequently asked questions

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