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About the Facies format

Facies is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Geological formations and processes.

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

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Publishes research inPaleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Geological formations and processes Marine Biology and Ecology Research Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
ISSN0172-9179
Citation impact (2-yr)1.33
h-index80
i10-index939
Total citations36,780
Article processing charge$3,590
Top institutions publishing hereFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Facies per year

34
2014
30
2015
29
2016
32
2017
29
2018
53
2019
28
2020
27
2021
17
2022
19
2023
16
2024
24
2025

Citation impact of Facies by publication year

613
2014
624
2015
590
2016
477
2017
326
2018
908
2019
204
2020
252
2021
119
2022
107
2023
54
2024
20
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Facies

Facies template — frequently asked questions

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