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About the IST International Surface Technology format

IST International Surface Technology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Manufacturing Process and Optimization, Material Properties and Applications, Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies.

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

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Publishes research inManufacturing Process and Optimization Material Properties and Applications Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies Engineering Technology and Methodologies Surface Roughness and Optical Measurements
ISSN1865-4827
Citation impact (2-yr)0.04
h-index4
i10-index1
Total citations170
Top institutions publishing hereChemetall (Germany)
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in IST International Surface Technology per year

66
2014
72
2015
67
2016
77
2017
70
2018
80
2019
72
2020
76
2021
71
2022
84
2023
77
2024
89
2025

Citation impact of IST International Surface Technology by publication year

14
2014
10
2015
10
2016
27
2017
9
2018
9
2019
20
2020
24
2021
5
2022
6
2023
7
2024
1
2025

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

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IST International Surface Technology template — frequently asked questions

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