Springer Nature
Nature Sustainability Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Nature Sustainability 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 Sustainability format
Nature Sustainability is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies. Over its lifetime it has published 1,878 papers, which have received 155,211 citations.
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Superscript numbered (Nature) Superscript — small raised numerals in the text 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Nature Sustainability 12, 45–58 (2023).
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| Publishes research in | Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management Land Use and Ecosystem Services Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies Environmental Impact and Sustainability Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact |
| ISSN | 2398-9629 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 19.88 |
| h-index | 207 |
| i10-index | 1,127 |
| Article processing charge | $11,690 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Journal website | www.nature.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Most-cited papers in Nature Sustainability
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Nature Sustainability template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Nature Sustainability format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Nature Sustainability 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 Sustainability use?
Nature Sustainability 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 Sustainability 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Nature Sustainability?
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 Sustainability 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 Sustainability template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Nature Sustainability format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Nature Sustainability?
Nature Portfolio journal (Springer Nature). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
Can I export a submission-ready Nature Sustainability PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Nature Sustainability 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 Sustainability template cost?
You can start writing in the Nature Sustainability template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Nature Sustainability PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.