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Write in a clean editor, then format for Language Policy 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 Language Policy format

Language Policy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Multilingual Education and Policy, Second Language Learning and Teaching, Linguistic Variation and Morphology.

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

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Publishes research inMultilingual Education and Policy Second Language Learning and Teaching Linguistic Variation and Morphology EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning Linguistics, Language Diversity, and Identity
ISSN1568-4555
Citation impact (2-yr)1.21
h-index62
i10-index339
Total citations18,246
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereStockholm University
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Language Policy per year

39
2014
45
2015
38
2016
27
2017
43
2018
40
2019
29
2020
37
2021
38
2022
37
2023
41
2024
42
2025

Citation impact of Language Policy by publication year

1.2K
2014
718
2015
810
2016
627
2017
982
2018
511
2019
328
2020
411
2021
210
2022
324
2023
121
2024
11
2025

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

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Language Policy template — frequently asked questions

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