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Nature Neuroscience Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Nature Neuroscience 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.

About the Nature Neuroscience format

Nature Neuroscience is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neural dynamics and brain function, Memory and Neural Mechanisms. Over its lifetime it has published 8,151 papers, which have received 1,638,483 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 Neuroscience 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Neural dynamics and brain function Memory and Neural Mechanisms Visual perception and processing mechanisms Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
ISSN1097-6256
Citation impact (2-yr)16.47
h-index602
i10-index5,987
Article processing charge$11,690
Top institutions publishing hereHarvard University
Journal websitewww.nature.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Nature Neuroscience per year

312
2014
304
2015
258
2016
253
2017
249
2018
261
2019
207
2020
214
2021
246
2022
295
2023
315
2024
339
2025

Citation impact of Nature Neuroscience by publication year

62.6K
2014
78.9K
2015
59.3K
2016
56.5K
2017
53.7K
2018
53.3K
2019
35.9K
2020
25.8K
2021
20.4K
2022
13.4K
2023
9.9K
2024
3.4K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Nature Neuroscience

Nature Neuroscience template — frequently asked questions

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