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About the Pure and Applied Geophysics format

Pure and Applied Geophysics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering earthquake and tectonic studies, Seismic Waves and Analysis, Earthquake Detection and Analysis.

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

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Publishes research inearthquake and tectonic studies Seismic Waves and Analysis Earthquake Detection and Analysis High-pressure geophysics and materials Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
ISSN0033-4533
Citation impact (2-yr)1.86
h-index151
i10-index4,043
Total citations190,494
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing hereUnited States Geological Survey
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Pure and Applied Geophysics per year

250
2014
206
2015
232
2016
299
2017
308
2018
318
2019
229
2020
295
2021
287
2022
189
2023
239
2024
264
2025

Citation impact of Pure and Applied Geophysics by publication year

5.1K
2014
4K
2015
3.8K
2016
5K
2017
5.4K
2018
5.9K
2019
3K
2020
3.1K
2021
2.4K
2022
1K
2023
866
2024
266
2025

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

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Pure and Applied Geophysics template — frequently asked questions

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