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Write in a clean editor, then format for Lung 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 Lung format

Lung is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology, Mycobacterium research and diagnosis, Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases.

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

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Publishes research inTuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
ISSN0341-2040
Citation impact (2-yr)4.18
h-index93
i10-index2,364
Total citations92,617
Article processing charge$3,690
Top institutions publishing hereInstitut für Lungenforschung
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Lung per year

137
2014
152
2015
136
2016
105
2017
105
2018
119
2019
101
2020
87
2021
95
2022
73
2023
99
2024
97
2025

Citation impact of Lung by publication year

2.6K
2014
3.8K
2015
3.1K
2016
2.3K
2017
1.8K
2018
2.3K
2019
3.4K
2020
2.2K
2021
1.4K
2022
833
2023
590
2024
363
2025

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

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Lung template — frequently asked questions

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