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Write in a clean editor, then format for Journal of Ethology in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Journal of Ethology format

Journal of Ethology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Plant and animal studies, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Journal of Ethology 12:45–58

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Publishes research inAnimal Behavior and Reproduction Plant and animal studies Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
ISSN0289-0771
Citation impact (2-yr)1.18
h-index54
i10-index763
Total citations21,998
Article processing charge$3,290
Top institutions publishing hereKyoto University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Journal of Ethology per year

27
2014
34
2015
67
2016
37
2017
39
2018
56
2019
50
2020
55
2021
37
2022
28
2023
29
2024
48
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Ethology by publication year

532
2014
521
2015
694
2016
402
2017
463
2018
385
2019
251
2020
214
2021
131
2022
85
2023
77
2024
26
2025

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Journal of Ethology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Ethology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Ethology 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 Ethology use?
Journal of Ethology uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers 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 (2023) A representative article title. Journal of Ethology 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Journal of Ethology?
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 Ethology 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 Ethology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Journal of Ethology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Journal of Ethology?
Journal of Ethology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Journal of Ethology template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Journal of Ethology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Journal of Ethology 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 Ethology template cost?
You can start writing in the Journal of Ethology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Journal of Ethology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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