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About the Natural Language & Linguistic Theory format

Natural Language & Linguistic Theory is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation, Natural Language Processing Techniques, 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. Natural Language & Linguistic Theory 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inSyntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation Natural Language Processing Techniques Linguistic Variation and Morphology Phonetics and Phonology Research Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies
ISSN0167-806X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.04
h-index157
i10-index809
Total citations85,539
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California, Santa Cruz
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Natural Language & Linguistic Theory per year

56
2014
46
2015
31
2016
35
2017
45
2018
22
2019
35
2020
31
2021
31
2022
28
2023
39
2024
61
2025

Citation impact of Natural Language & Linguistic Theory by publication year

2.9K
2014
2.3K
2015
771
2016
958
2017
1.5K
2018
544
2019
706
2020
307
2021
192
2022
106
2023
82
2024
41
2025

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Natural Language & Linguistic Theory template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Natural Language & Linguistic Theory format?
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What reference style does Natural Language & Linguistic Theory use?
Natural Language & Linguistic Theory 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. Natural Language & Linguistic Theory 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Natural Language & Linguistic Theory?
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 Language & Linguistic Theory document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes Natural Language & Linguistic Theory?
Natural Language & Linguistic Theory is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Natural Language & Linguistic Theory template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
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