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About the Human Studies format

Human Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy, Philosophy, Ethics, and Existentialism, Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies.

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 Studies 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inPhenomenology and Existential Philosophy Philosophy, Ethics, and Existentialism Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies Critical Theory and Philosophy Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
ISSN0163-8548
Citation impact (2-yr)1.55
h-index67
i10-index468
Total citations29,959
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereBoston University
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Human Studies per year

37
2014
31
2015
45
2016
33
2017
38
2018
43
2019
31
2020
49
2021
41
2022
47
2023
68
2024
55
2025

Citation impact of Human Studies by publication year

1K
2014
582
2015
514
2016
300
2017
245
2018
287
2019
221
2020
367
2021
203
2022
154
2023
188
2024
25
2025

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Human Studies template — frequently asked questions

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