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Write in a clean editor, then format for Primates in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Primates format

Primates is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Primate Behavior and Ecology, Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior.

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

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Publishes research inPrimate Behavior and Ecology Animal Behavior and Reproduction Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Child and Animal Learning Development
ISSN0032-8332
Citation impact (2-yr)1.32
h-index123
i10-index1,991
Total citations95,078
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing hereKyoto University
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Primates per year

53
2014
51
2015
112
2016
55
2017
69
2018
73
2019
97
2020
85
2021
81
2022
74
2023
66
2024
55
2025

Citation impact of Primates by publication year

802
2014
1.2K
2015
1.3K
2016
961
2017
928
2018
1.2K
2019
834
2020
604
2021
422
2022
284
2023
169
2024
33
2025

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

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Primates template — frequently asked questions

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