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About the Critical Criminology format

Critical Criminology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis, Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses, Crime Patterns and Interventions.

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

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Publishes research inCriminal Justice and Corrections Analysis Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses Crime Patterns and Interventions Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance Crime, Deviance, and Social Control
ISSN1205-8629
Citation impact (2-yr)1.17
h-index54
i10-index389
Total citations14,151
Article processing charge$3,090
Top institutions publishing hereEastern Kentucky University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in Critical Criminology per year

32
2014
44
2015
39
2016
34
2017
43
2018
58
2019
54
2020
57
2021
74
2022
75
2023
60
2024
56
2025

Citation impact of Critical Criminology by publication year

505
2014
690
2015
572
2016
576
2017
907
2018
1.2K
2019
699
2020
554
2021
340
2022
185
2023
117
2024
51
2025

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Critical Criminology template — frequently asked questions

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