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About the Food Security format

Food Security is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations, Child Nutrition and Water Access, Agricultural Innovations and Practices.

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

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Publishes research inFood Security and Health in Diverse Populations Child Nutrition and Water Access Agricultural Innovations and Practices Agricultural risk and resilience Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
ISSN1876-4517
Citation impact (2-yr)3.24
h-index118
i10-index1,003
Total citations71,101
Article processing charge$3,790
Top institutions publishing hereWageningen University & Research
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Food Security per year

95
2014
122
2015
101
2016
108
2017
126
2018
119
2019
129
2020
109
2021
100
2022
108
2023
88
2024
113
2025

Citation impact of Food Security by publication year

3.8K
2014
8.9K
2015
3.5K
2016
3.8K
2017
4.2K
2018
4.4K
2019
7.6K
2020
4.4K
2021
3.9K
2022
1.3K
2023
613
2024
200
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Food Security

Crops that feed the world 6. Past successes and future challenges to the role played by maize in global food security

Bekele Shiferaw, B. M. Prasanna, Jon Hellin et al. · 23 Aug 2011

Maize is one of the most important food crops in the world and, together with rice and wheat, provides at least 30% of the food calories to more than 4.5 billion people in 94 developing countries. In parts of Africa and Mesoamerica, maize alone contributes over 20% of food calories. Maize is also a key…

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Crops that feed the world 10. Past successes and future challenges to the role played by wheat in global food security

Bekele Shiferaw, Mélinda Smale, Hans‐Joachim Braun et al. · 28 Apr 2013

Wheat is fundamental to human civilization and has played an outstanding role in feeding a hungry world and improving global food security. The crop contributes about 20 % of the total dietary calories and proteins worldwide. Food demand in the developing regions is growing by 1 % annually and varies from 170 kg in Central…

1,414 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Global maize production, consumption and trade: trends and R&D implications

Olaf Erenstein, Moti Jaleta, Kai Sonder et al. · 17 May 2022

Abstract Since its domestication some 9,000 years ago, maize ( Zea mays L.; corn) has played an increasing and diverse role in global agri-food systems. Global maize production has surged in the past few decades, propelled by rising demand and a combination of technological advances, yield increases and area expansion. Maize is already the leading…

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Food Security template — frequently asked questions

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