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Ecosystems Template

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

Ecosystems is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics, Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology.

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

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Publishes research inEcology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
ISSN1432-9840
Citation impact (2-yr)2.45
h-index206
i10-index2,265
Total citations216,670
Article processing charge$4,390
Top institutions publishing hereUnited States Geological Survey
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Ecosystems per year

95
2014
115
2015
162
2016
119
2017
126
2018
170
2019
145
2020
140
2021
85
2022
75
2023
54
2024
89
2025

Citation impact of Ecosystems by publication year

5.7K
2014
6.5K
2015
7.5K
2016
5.4K
2017
4K
2018
4.5K
2019
3.3K
2020
3K
2021
1.4K
2022
629
2023
278
2024
166
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Ecosystems

Ecosystems template — frequently asked questions

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