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Prevention Science Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Prevention Science 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 Prevention Science format

Prevention Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Health Policy Implementation Science, Community Health and Development.

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

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Publishes research inChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Health Policy Implementation Science Community Health and Development Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Early Childhood Education and Development
ISSN1389-4986
Citation impact (2-yr)2.05
h-index132
i10-index1,339
Total citations96,941
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing herePennsylvania State University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Prevention Science per year

92
2014
82
2015
122
2016
110
2017
112
2018
106
2019
115
2020
138
2021
144
2022
154
2023
131
2024
105
2025

Citation impact of Prevention Science by publication year

3.8K
2014
4.6K
2015
5.8K
2016
4.6K
2017
4.5K
2018
3.1K
2019
3.1K
2020
3.2K
2021
2.1K
2022
1.2K
2023
468
2024
133
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Prevention Science

Prevention Science template — frequently asked questions

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