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Kew Bulletin Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Kew Bulletin 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.

About the Kew Bulletin format

Kew Bulletin is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Plant Diversity and Evolution, Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions, Plant and animal studies.

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

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Publishes research inPlant Diversity and Evolution Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Plant and animal studies Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies African Botany and Ecology Studies
ISSN0075-5974
Citation impact (2-yr)0.76
h-index121
i10-index1,624
Total citations100,749
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Kew Bulletin per year

64
2014
61
2015
63
2016
54
2017
56
2018
73
2019
67
2020
69
2021
78
2022
71
2023
67
2024
83
2025

Citation impact of Kew Bulletin by publication year

349
2014
446
2015
431
2016
305
2017
436
2018
366
2019
314
2020
398
2021
326
2022
136
2023
101
2024
35
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Kew Bulletin

Kew Bulletin template — frequently asked questions

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