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About the Crime Law and Social Change format

Crime Law and Social Change is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance, Crime Patterns and Interventions, Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses.

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

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Publishes research inCrime, Illicit Activities, and Governance Crime Patterns and Interventions Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis Corruption and Economic Development
ISSN0925-4994
Citation impact (2-yr)1.67
h-index77
i10-index913
Total citations37,385
Article processing charge$3,090
Top institutions publishing herePennsylvania State University
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Crime Law and Social Change per year

44
2014
44
2015
78
2016
81
2017
49
2018
71
2019
41
2020
82
2021
63
2022
63
2023
48
2024
68
2025

Citation impact of Crime Law and Social Change by publication year

853
2014
818
2015
2K
2016
1.5K
2017
787
2018
1.2K
2019
417
2020
656
2021
400
2022
361
2023
163
2024
84
2025

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Crime Law and Social Change template — frequently asked questions

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