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About the Foundations of Science format

Foundations of Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Philosophy and History of Science, Quantum Mechanics and Applications, History and Theory of Mathematics.

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

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Publishes research inPhilosophy and History of Science Quantum Mechanics and Applications History and Theory of Mathematics Philosophy and Theoretical Science Origins and Evolution of Life
ISSN1233-1821
Citation impact (2-yr)0.79
h-index48
i10-index328
Total citations12,430
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereVrije Universiteit Brussel
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Foundations of Science per year

62
2014
74
2015
39
2016
26
2017
32
2018
64
2019
75
2020
102
2021
65
2022
45
2023
31
2024
56
2025

Citation impact of Foundations of Science by publication year

661
2014
854
2015
671
2016
214
2017
262
2018
656
2019
492
2020
405
2021
381
2022
220
2023
47
2024
26
2025

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Foundations of Science template — frequently asked questions

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