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About the International Journal of Early Childhood format

International Journal of Early Childhood is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Early Childhood Education and Development, Children's Rights and Participation, Child Development and Digital Technology.

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

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Publishes research inEarly Childhood Education and Development Children's Rights and Participation Child Development and Digital Technology Parental Involvement in Education Human auditory perception and evaluation
ISSN0020-7187
Citation impact (2-yr)1.12
h-index49
i10-index305
Total citations12,364
Article processing charge$2,790
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Gothenburg
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in International Journal of Early Childhood per year

31
2014
25
2015
25
2016
29
2017
24
2018
27
2019
22
2020
26
2021
38
2022
41
2023
23
2024
63
2025

Citation impact of International Journal of Early Childhood by publication year

623
2014
429
2015
660
2016
865
2017
569
2018
442
2019
1.3K
2020
372
2021
356
2022
201
2023
72
2024
67
2025

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International Journal of Early Childhood template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the International Journal of Early Childhood format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the International Journal of Early Childhood 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 International Journal of Early Childhood use?
International Journal of Early Childhood 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. International Journal of Early Childhood 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to International Journal of Early Childhood?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready International Journal of Early Childhood document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes International Journal of Early Childhood?
International Journal of Early Childhood is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's International Journal of Early Childhood template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
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