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About the Der Schmerz format

Der Schmerz is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Pain Management and Opioid Use, Pain Mechanisms and Treatments.

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

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Publishes research inMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Pain Management and Opioid Use Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Migraine and Headache Studies Pain Management and Placebo Effect
ISSN0932-433X
Citation impact (2-yr)0.6
h-index62
i10-index728
Total citations26,193
Article processing charge$3,090
Top institutions publishing hereHeidelberg University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in Der Schmerz per year

97
2014
108
2015
105
2016
85
2017
95
2018
99
2019
88
2020
96
2021
69
2022
87
2023
80
2024
64
2025

Citation impact of Der Schmerz by publication year

1.2K
2014
1.5K
2015
1.3K
2016
774
2017
627
2018
532
2019
554
2020
339
2021
156
2022
176
2023
75
2024
29
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Der Schmerz

Der Schmerz template — frequently asked questions

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