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

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About the Brain and Mind format

Brain and Mind is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Neural dynamics and brain function, Visual perception and processing mechanisms, Embodied and Extended Cognition.

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

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Publishes research inNeural dynamics and brain function Visual perception and processing mechanisms Embodied and Extended Cognition Memory and Neural Mechanisms Action Observation and Synchronization
ISSN1389-1987
h-index23
i10-index37
Total citations3,062
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Calgary
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Brain and Mind per year

31
2000
26
2001
25
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27
2003

Citation impact of Brain and Mind by publication year

793
2000
779
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830
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655
2003

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

Most-cited papers in Brain and Mind

Brain and Mind template — frequently asked questions

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