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Natural Computing Template

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About the Natural Computing format

Natural Computing is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Legal and Regulatory Analysis, Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies, Military Technology and Strategies.

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

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Publishes research inLegal and Regulatory Analysis Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies Military Technology and Strategies DNA and Biological Computing Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
ISSN1567-7818
Citation impact (2-yr)1.13
h-index58
i10-index448
Total citations24,337
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Natural Computing per year

156
2014
70
2015
57
2016
71
2017
54
2018
53
2019
46
2020
51
2021
55
2022
33
2023
36
2024
50
2025

Citation impact of Natural Computing by publication year

785
2014
691
2015
704
2016
725
2017
1.4K
2018
583
2019
678
2020
405
2021
424
2022
137
2023
85
2024
24
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Natural Computing

A tutorial on multiobjective optimization: fundamentals and evolutionary methods

Michael Emmerich, André Deutz · 31 May 2018

In almost no other field of computer science, the idea of using bio-inspired search paradigms has been so useful as in solving multiobjective optimization problems. The idea of using a population of search agents that collectively approximate the Pareto front resonates well with processes in natural evolution, immune systems, and swarm intelligence. Methods such as…

Natural Computing template — frequently asked questions

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