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Ecological Research Template

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About the Ecological Research format

Ecological Research is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Ecological Research 12:45–58

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Publishes research inEcology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Plant and animal studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics Species Distribution and Climate Change
ISSN0912-3814
Citation impact (2-yr)1.61
h-index107
i10-index2,100
Total citations85,703
Article processing charge$3,000
Top institutions publishing hereKyoto University
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Papers published in Ecological Research per year

122
2014
98
2015
117
2016
132
2017
107
2018
116
2019
124
2020
96
2021
99
2022
65
2023
109
2024
68
2025

Citation impact of Ecological Research by publication year

2.9K
2014
2.3K
2015
2K
2016
2.6K
2017
1.5K
2018
1.9K
2019
1.5K
2020
1K
2021
551
2022
258
2023
339
2024
35
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Ecological Research

A review of light interception in plant stands from leaf to canopy in different plant functional types and in species with varying shade tolerance

Ülo Niinemets · 29 Mar 2010

Abstract Changes in the efficiency of light interception and in the costs for light harvesting along the light gradients from the top of the plant canopy to the bottom are the major means by which efficient light harvesting is achieved in ecosystems. In the current review analysis, leaf, shoot and canopy level determinants of plant…

Characteristics of insect populations on habitat fragments: A mini review

Teja Tscharntke, Ingolf Steffan‐Dewenter, Andreas Kruess et al. · 1 Mar 2002

Modern human‐dominated landscapes are typically characterized by intensive land‐use and high levels of habitat destruction, often resulting in sharply contrasted habitat mosaics. Fragmentation of remaining habitat is a major threat to biodiversity. In the present paper, we focus on the different features of habitat fragmentation. First we discuss the importance of pure habitat loss, fragment…

‘Green tides’ are overwhelming the coastline of our blue planet: taking the world's largest example

Naihao Ye, Xiaowen Zhang, Yuze Mao et al. · 1 Apr 2011

Abstract A broad spectrum of events that come under the category of green tide are recognized world‐wide as a response to elevated levels of seawater nutrients in coastal areas. Green tides involve a wide diversity of sites, macroalgal species, consequences, and possible causes. Here we review the effect of natural and man‐induced environmental fluctuations on…

Ecology of ligninolytic fungi associated with leaf litter decomposition

Takashi Osono · 14 Jun 2007

Abstract Advances in our understanding of the decomposition processes in forest ecosystems over the past three decades have demonstrated the importance of lignin as a regulating factor in the decomposition of leaf litter. Consequently, increasingly more attention is being focused on the ecology of fungi associated with lignin decomposition. The aim of this review is…

Citizen science: a new approach to advance ecology, education, and conservation

Hiromi Kobori, Janis L. Dickinson, Izumi Washitani et al. · 17 Nov 2015

Abstract Citizen science has a long history in the ecological sciences and has made substantial contributions to science, education, and society. Developments in information technology during the last few decades have created new opportunities for citizen science to engage ever larger audiences of volunteers to help address some of ecology's most pressing issues, such as…

Ecological Research template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Ecological Research format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Ecological Research 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 Ecological Research use?
Ecological Research uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers 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 (2023) A representative article title. Ecological Research 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Ecological Research?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Ecological Research 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 Ecological Research template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Ecological Research format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Ecological Research?
Ecological Research is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Ecological Research template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Ecological Research PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Ecological Research template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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