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Write in a clean editor, then format for Sadhana 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 Sadhana format

Sadhana is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows, Advanced machining processes and optimization, Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques.

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

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Publishes research inFluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows Advanced machining processes and optimization Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer
ISSN0256-2499
Citation impact (2-yr)1.57
h-index73
i10-index1,346
Total citations48,188
Top institutions publishing hereIndian Institute of Science Bangalore
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Sadhana per year

94
2014
141
2015
133
2016
169
2017
221
2018
258
2019
285
2020
261
2021
277
2022
294
2023
296
2024
347
2025

Citation impact of Sadhana by publication year

1.3K
2014
1.7K
2015
2K
2016
2.2K
2017
3K
2018
2.9K
2019
3K
2020
2.5K
2021
1.9K
2022
1.5K
2023
842
2024
369
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Sadhana

Sadhana template — frequently asked questions

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