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Metascience Template

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

Metascience is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Philosophy and History of Science, History of Science and Medicine, Evolution and Science Education.

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

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Publishes research inPhilosophy and History of Science History of Science and Medicine Evolution and Science Education History of Science and Natural History Quantum Mechanics and Applications
ISSN0815-0796
Citation impact (2-yr)0.53
h-index19
i10-index45
Total citations3,066
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Sydney
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Metascience per year

104
2014
71
2015
101
2016
134
2017
100
2018
96
2019
108
2020
129
2021
112
2022
116
2023
88
2024
60
2025

Citation impact of Metascience by publication year

116
2014
123
2015
114
2016
157
2017
165
2018
118
2019
192
2020
53
2021
474
2022
19
2023
99
2024
3
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Metascience

Metascience template — frequently asked questions

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