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About the Behavior and Social Issues format

Behavior and Social Issues is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Behavioral and Psychological Studies, Community Health and Development, Autism Spectrum Disorder Research.

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

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Publishes research inBehavioral and Psychological Studies Community Health and Development Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Child and Animal Learning Development Behavioral Health and Interventions
ISSN1064-9506
Citation impact (2-yr)1.28
h-index39
i10-index178
Total citations7,371
Article processing charge$2,780
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Nevada, Reno
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Behavior and Social Issues per year

7
2014
12
2015
9
2016
25
2017
1
2018
23
2019
16
2020
47
2021
30
2022
35
2023
39
2024
47
2025

Citation impact of Behavior and Social Issues by publication year

126
2014
189
2015
368
2016
375
2017
5
2018
398
2019
160
2020
426
2021
267
2022
155
2023
85
2024
48
2025

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Behavior and Social Issues template — frequently asked questions

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