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Operational Research Template

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About the Operational Research format

Operational Research is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Supply Chain and Inventory Management, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Multi-Criteria Decision Making.

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

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Publishes research inSupply Chain and Inventory Management Sustainable Supply Chain Management Multi-Criteria Decision Making Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods Efficiency Analysis Using DEA
ISSN1109-2858
Citation impact (2-yr)2.23
h-index48
i10-index517
Total citations16,311
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereTechnical University of Crete
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Operational Research per year

25
2014
56
2015
64
2016
84
2017
74
2018
97
2019
75
2020
67
2021
58
2022
70
2023
77
2024
117
2025

Citation impact of Operational Research by publication year

366
2014
1.1K
2015
1.3K
2016
1.5K
2017
1.4K
2018
1.6K
2019
1.7K
2020
830
2021
726
2022
644
2023
366
2024
186
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Operational Research

Operational Research template — frequently asked questions

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