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Instructional Science Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Instructional Science in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Instructional Science format
Instructional Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes, Educational Strategies and Epistemologies.
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Superscript numbered (Nature) Superscript — small raised numerals in the text 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Instructional Science 12, 45–58 (2023).
Formats any DOI in Instructional Science style. No sign-up. |
| Publishes research in | Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes Educational Strategies and Epistemologies Online and Blended Learning Science Education and Pedagogy |
| ISSN | 0020-4277 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 2.33 |
| h-index | 129 |
| i10-index | 1,004 |
| Total citations | 79,735 |
| Article processing charge | $2,890 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Twente |
| Journal website | www.springer.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Cognitive load is a theoretical notion with an increasingly central role in the educational research literature. The basic idea of cognitive load theory is that cognitive capacity in working memory is limited, so that if a learning task requires too much capacity, learning will be hampered. The recommended remedy is to design instructional systems that…
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Instructional Science template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Instructional Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Instructional 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 Instructional Science use?
Instructional 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. Instructional Science 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Instructional 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 Instructional 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 Instructional Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Instructional Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Instructional Science?
Instructional Science is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Instructional Science template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Instructional Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Instructional 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 Instructional Science template cost?
You can start writing in the Instructional Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Instructional Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.