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About the Criminal Law Forum format

Criminal Law Forum is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering International Law and Human Rights, Global Peace and Security Dynamics, Criminal Law and Evidence.

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

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Publishes research inInternational Law and Human Rights Global Peace and Security Dynamics Criminal Law and Evidence European Criminal Justice and Data Protection Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
ISSN1046-8374
Citation impact (2-yr)0.87
h-index43
i10-index194
Total citations7,063
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Criminal Law Forum per year

24
2014
27
2015
30
2016
42
2017
18
2018
20
2019
27
2020
22
2021
17
2022
26
2023
18
2024
24
2025

Citation impact of Criminal Law Forum by publication year

193
2014
300
2015
190
2016
410
2017
112
2018
71
2019
110
2020
48
2021
88
2022
55
2023
26
2024
14
2025

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

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Criminal Law Forum template — frequently asked questions

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