Springer Nature
Scientific Data Template
Write your Scientific Data paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official Springer Nature format — with superscript references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Scientific Data format
| 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. Scientific Data 12, 45–58 (2023). |
| Layout | Two column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Scientific Data template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Scientific Data format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Scientific Data template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature two-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Scientific Data use?
Scientific Data 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. Scientific Data 12, 45–58 (2023).
Is the Scientific Data template one column or two?
Scientific Data uses a two-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what Springer Nature expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Scientific Data?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Scientific Data 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 Scientific Data template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Scientific Data format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Scientific Data?
Nature Portfolio journal (Springer Nature). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
Can I export a submission-ready Scientific Data PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Scientific Data template (the sn-jnl class, two-column) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Scientific Data template cost?
You can start writing in the Scientific Data template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Scientific Data PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.