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Software Quality Journal Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Software Quality Journal 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.

About the Software Quality Journal format

Software Quality Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Software Engineering Research, Software Reliability and Analysis Research, Software Engineering Techniques and Practices.

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

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Publishes research inSoftware Engineering Research Software Reliability and Analysis Research Software Engineering Techniques and Practices Software Testing and Debugging Techniques Software System Performance and Reliability
ISSN0963-9314
Citation impact (2-yr)2.49
h-index65
i10-index501
Total citations21,394
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereOxford Brookes University
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Software Quality Journal per year

42
2014
34
2015
52
2016
43
2017
32
2018
51
2019
52
2020
42
2021
34
2022
46
2023
46
2024
36
2025

Citation impact of Software Quality Journal by publication year

764
2014
890
2015
1.3K
2016
920
2017
542
2018
691
2019
576
2020
530
2021
367
2022
377
2023
212
2024
50
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Software Quality Journal

Software Quality Journal template — frequently asked questions

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