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Community Ecology Template

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

Community Ecology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies, Species Distribution and Climate Change.

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

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Publishes research inEcology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Plant and animal studies Species Distribution and Climate Change Botany and Plant Ecology Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
ISSN1585-8553
Citation impact (2-yr)1.05
h-index45
i10-index408
Total citations12,902
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereEötvös Loránd University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Community Ecology per year

48
2014
28
2015
25
2016
36
2017
36
2018
52
2019
31
2020
34
2021
60
2022
41
2023
58
2024
58
2025

Citation impact of Community Ecology by publication year

526
2014
546
2015
322
2016
512
2017
402
2018
373
2019
489
2020
235
2021
270
2022
142
2023
114
2024
40
2025

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Community Ecology template — frequently asked questions

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