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About the Innovative Higher Education format

Innovative Higher Education is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Higher Education Research Studies, Evaluation of Teaching Practices, Higher Education Governance and Development.

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

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Publishes research inHigher Education Research Studies Evaluation of Teaching Practices Higher Education Governance and Development Online and Blended Learning Reflective Practices in Education
ISSN0742-5627
Citation impact (2-yr)3.11
h-index84
i10-index626
Total citations32,789
Article processing charge$2,690
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Georgia
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Innovative Higher Education per year

37
2014
40
2015
32
2016
32
2017
32
2018
41
2019
38
2020
56
2021
55
2022
47
2023
80
2024
103
2025

Citation impact of Innovative Higher Education by publication year

1.9K
2014
1.2K
2015
703
2016
627
2017
459
2018
551
2019
646
2020
1.4K
2021
614
2022
754
2023
441
2024
276
2025

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Innovative Higher Education template — frequently asked questions

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