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Nature Ecology & Evolution Template

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About the Nature Ecology & Evolution format

Nature Ecology & Evolution is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Species Distribution and Climate Change, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies. Over its lifetime it has published 3,097 papers, which have received 184,030 citations.

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

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Publishes research inSpecies Distribution and Climate Change Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Plant and animal studies Evolution and Genetic Dynamics Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
ISSN2397-334X
Citation impact (2-yr)10.28
h-index203
i10-index1,752
Article processing charge$11,690
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.nature.com
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Papers published in Nature Ecology & Evolution per year

3
2013
1
2014
13
2016
398
2017
336
2018
302
2019
287
2020
278
2021
292
2022
326
2023
342
2024
329
2025

Citation impact of Nature Ecology & Evolution by publication year

0
2013
0
2014
2.2K
2016
46.5K
2017
32.4K
2018
31.2K
2019
26.1K
2020
16.4K
2021
10.8K
2022
9.8K
2023
7K
2024
1.6K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Nature Ecology & Evolution

The global burden of pathogens and pests on major food crops

Serge Savary, Laetitia Willocquet, Sarah J. Pethybridge et al. · 4 Feb 2019

Crop pathogens and pests reduce the yield and quality of agricultural production. They cause substantial economic losses and reduce food security at household, national and global levels. Quantitative, standardized information on crop losses is difficult to compile and compare across crops, agroecosystems and regions. Here, we report on an expert-based assessment of crop health, and…

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Nature Ecology & Evolution template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Nature Ecology & Evolution format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Nature Ecology & Evolution 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 Nature Ecology & Evolution use?
Nature Ecology & Evolution 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. Nature Ecology & Evolution 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Nature Ecology & Evolution?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Nature Ecology & Evolution document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Nature Ecology & Evolution format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Nature Ecology & Evolution?
Monthly journal publishing ecology and evolution research. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
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