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Write in a clean editor, then format for Dao 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 Dao format

Dao is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Chinese history and philosophy, Japanese History and Culture, Indian and Buddhist Studies.

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

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Publishes research inChinese history and philosophy Japanese History and Culture Indian and Buddhist Studies China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance Cultural Differences and Values
ISSN1540-3009
Citation impact (2-yr)0.39
h-index32
i10-index143
Total citations5,239
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereEast China Normal University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in Dao per year

67
2014
57
2015
69
2016
53
2017
42
2018
61
2019
58
2020
53
2021
52
2022
58
2023
60
2024
52
2025

Citation impact of Dao by publication year

306
2014
237
2015
250
2016
198
2017
164
2018
205
2019
107
2020
133
2021
69
2022
48
2023
44
2024
6
2025

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

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Dao template — frequently asked questions

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