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East Asia Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for East Asia 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.

About the East Asia format

East Asia is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering International Relations and Foreign Policy, China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance, Korean Peninsula Historical and Political 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. East Asia 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inInternational Relations and Foreign Policy China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance Korean Peninsula Historical and Political Studies International Development and Aid Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics
ISSN1096-6838
Citation impact (2-yr)1.67
h-index32
i10-index154
Total citations5,263
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereChinese University of Hong Kong
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in East Asia per year

23
2014
28
2015
13
2016
16
2017
23
2018
20
2019
26
2020
28
2021
16
2022
25
2023
22
2024
26
2025

Citation impact of East Asia by publication year

171
2014
331
2015
153
2016
86
2017
235
2018
223
2019
119
2020
221
2021
115
2022
181
2023
67
2024
23
2025

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

Most-cited papers in East Asia

East Asia template — frequently asked questions

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