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PRO CARE Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for PRO CARE 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.

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About the PRO CARE format

PRO CARE is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Social and Demographic Issues in Germany, Health and Medical Studies, Sociology and Education Studies.

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

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Publishes research inSocial and Demographic Issues in Germany Health and Medical Studies Sociology and Education Studies Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy Medical and Health Sciences Research
ISSN0949-7323
Citation impact (2-yr)0.02
h-index8
i10-index5
Total citations500
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereHelios Dr. Horst Schmidt Kliniken Wiesbaden
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in PRO CARE per year

132
2014
119
2015
120
2016
123
2017
118
2018
125
2019
136
2020
127
2021
131
2022
127
2023
132
2024
80
2025

Citation impact of PRO CARE by publication year

33
2014
51
2015
35
2016
21
2017
30
2018
14
2019
44
2020
42
2021
21
2022
5
2023
4
2024
0
2025

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

Most-cited papers in PRO CARE

PRO CARE template — frequently asked questions

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