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Write in a clean editor, then format for Journal of Classification 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.

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About the Journal of Classification format

Journal of Classification is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Advanced Clustering Algorithms Research, Bayesian Methods and Mixture Models, Advanced Statistical Methods and Models.

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

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Publishes research inAdvanced Clustering Algorithms Research Bayesian Methods and Mixture Models Advanced Statistical Methods and Models Data Management and Algorithms Face and Expression Recognition
ISSN0176-4268
Citation impact (2-yr)1.81
h-index79
i10-index421
Total citations42,884
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereLeiden University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Journal of Classification per year

20
2014
27
2015
27
2016
27
2017
37
2018
64
2019
28
2020
25
2021
20
2022
31
2023
41
2024
30
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Classification by publication year

4K
2014
503
2015
599
2016
292
2017
592
2018
965
2019
429
2020
270
2021
283
2022
127
2023
131
2024
31
2025

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

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Journal of Classification template — frequently asked questions

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