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About the Research in Higher Education format

Research in Higher Education is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Higher Education Research Studies, Evaluation of Teaching Practices, Higher Education Governance 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. Research in Higher Education 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inHigher Education Research Studies Evaluation of Teaching Practices Higher Education Governance and Development School Choice and Performance Innovations in Educational Methods
ISSN0361-0365
Citation impact (2-yr)2.26
h-index179
i10-index1,477
Total citations131,471
Article processing charge$2,690
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Michigan
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in Research in Higher Education per year

41
2014
46
2015
45
2016
46
2017
49
2018
46
2019
33
2020
50
2021
59
2022
37
2023
64
2024
44
2025

Citation impact of Research in Higher Education by publication year

2.2K
2014
2.4K
2015
2K
2016
2.9K
2017
1.9K
2018
1.5K
2019
658
2020
612
2021
846
2022
307
2023
274
2024
50
2025

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

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Research in Higher Education template — frequently asked questions

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