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About the Human Nature format

Human Nature is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior, Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation, Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences.

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

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Publishes research inEvolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences Primate Behavior and Ecology Family Dynamics and Relationships
ISSN1045-6767
Citation impact (2-yr)1.79
h-index113
i10-index601
Total citations49,283
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of New Mexico
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Human Nature per year

32
2014
32
2015
38
2016
54
2017
29
2018
23
2019
53
2020
35
2021
19
2022
28
2023
19
2024
27
2025

Citation impact of Human Nature by publication year

1.6K
2014
951
2015
1.1K
2016
1K
2017
639
2018
445
2019
321
2020
473
2021
174
2022
204
2023
69
2024
38
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Human Nature

Human Nature template — frequently asked questions

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