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Shock Waves Template

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About the Shock Waves format

Shock Waves is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Combustion and Detonation Processes, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics, Gas Dynamics and Kinetic Theory.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B., Lee, C.: A representative article title. Shock Waves 12, 45–58 (2023)

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Publishes research inCombustion and Detonation Processes Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics Gas Dynamics and Kinetic Theory Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows Energetic Materials and Combustion
ISSN0938-1287
Citation impact (2-yr)1.92
h-index78
i10-index1,095
Total citations42,131
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Shock Waves per year

53
2014
64
2015
92
2016
87
2017
84
2018
55
2019
44
2020
79
2021
50
2022
39
2023
49
2024
48
2025

Citation impact of Shock Waves by publication year

1.3K
2014
1.5K
2015
1.2K
2016
1.2K
2017
1.4K
2018
703
2019
619
2020
818
2021
315
2022
219
2023
159
2024
51
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Shock Waves

Experimental research on the rotating detonation in gaseous fuels–oxygen mixtures

Jan Kindracki, P. Wolański, Zbigniew Gut · 28 Jan 2011

An experimental study on rotating detonation is presented in this paper. The study was focused on the possibility of using rotating detonation in a rocket engine. The research was divided into two parts: the first part was devoted to obtaining the initiation of rotating detonation in fuel–oxygen mixture; the second was aimed at determination of…

Shock Waves template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Shock Waves format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Shock Waves 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 Shock Waves use?
Shock Waves uses Numbered (Springer) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers 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. Shock Waves 12, 45–58 (2023)
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Shock Waves?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Shock Waves 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 Shock Waves template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Shock Waves format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Shock Waves?
Shock Waves is a physics journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Shock Waves template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
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