Springer Nature
Public Choice Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Public Choice 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 Public Choice format
Public Choice is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Fiscal Policies and Political Economy.
| 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. Public Choice 12, 45–58 (2023).
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| Publishes research in | Electoral Systems and Political Participation Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth Fiscal Policies and Political Economy Game Theory and Voting Systems Local Government Finance and Decentralization |
| ISSN | 0048-5829 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.85 |
| h-index | 160 |
| i10-index | 2,747 |
| Total citations | 171,261 |
| Article processing charge | $2,890 |
| Top institutions publishing here | George Mason University |
| Journal website | link.springer.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Public Choice template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Public Choice format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Public Choice 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 Public Choice use?
Public Choice 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. Public Choice 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Public Choice?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Public Choice 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 Public Choice template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Public Choice format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Public Choice?
Public Choice is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Public Choice template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Public Choice PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Public Choice template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Public Choice template cost?
You can start writing in the Public Choice template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Public Choice PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.