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Journal of Urban Health Template

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About the Journal of Urban Health format

Journal of Urban Health is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Health disparities and outcomes, HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk, Homelessness and Social Issues.

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 Urban Health 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inHealth disparities and outcomes HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Homelessness and Social Issues HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Urban Transport and Accessibility
ISSN1099-3460
Citation impact (2-yr)2.68
h-index130
i10-index1,547
Total citations90,154
Article processing charge$4,390
Top institutions publishing hereJohns Hopkins University
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Journal of Urban Health per year

76
2014
81
2015
80
2016
110
2017
113
2018
64
2019
95
2020
84
2021
110
2022
107
2023
134
2024
95
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Urban Health by publication year

3.3K
2014
2.5K
2015
3.7K
2016
3.7K
2017
3.6K
2018
2.1K
2019
4.3K
2020
2.1K
2021
2.3K
2022
1.1K
2023
611
2024
123
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Journal of Urban Health

Slum Health: Arresting COVID-19 and Improving Well-Being in Urban Informal Settlements

Jason Corburn, David Vlahov, Blessing Mberu et al. · 24 Apr 2020

The informal settlements of the Global South are the least prepared for the pandemic of COVID-19 since basic needs such as water, toilets, sewers, drainage, waste collection, and secure and adequate housing are already in short supply or non-existent. Further, space constraints, violence, and overcrowding in slums make physical distancing and self-quarantine impractical, and the…

Journal of Urban Health template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Urban Health format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Urban Health 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 Urban Health use?
Journal of Urban Health 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 Urban Health 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Journal of Urban Health?
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 Urban Health 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 Urban Health template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Journal of Urban Health format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Journal of Urban Health?
Journal of Urban Health is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Journal of Urban Health template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
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