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Sophia Template

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

Sophia is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Theology and Philosophy of Evil, Religion and Society Interactions, Indian and Buddhist Studies.

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

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Publishes research inTheology and Philosophy of Evil Religion and Society Interactions Indian and Buddhist Studies Philosophy, Ethics, and Existentialism Biblical Studies and Interpretation
ISSN0038-1527
Citation impact (2-yr)0.51
h-index26
i10-index112
Total citations5,341
Article processing charge$2,780
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Melbourne
Journal websitewww.springerlink.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Sophia per year

56
2014
52
2015
56
2016
65
2017
61
2018
58
2019
48
2020
78
2021
47
2022
57
2023
58
2024
54
2025

Citation impact of Sophia by publication year

129
2014
190
2015
419
2016
226
2017
242
2018
155
2019
83
2020
108
2021
77
2022
71
2023
67
2024
8
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Sophia

The Difficulty with Demarcating Panentheism

R. T. Mullins · 21 Jan 2016

In certain theological circles today, panentheism is all the rage. One of the most notorious difficulties with panentheism lies in figuring out what panentheism actually is. There have been several attempts in recent literature to demarcate panentheism from classical theism, neo-classical theism, open theism, and pantheism. I shall argue that these attempts to demarcate panentheism…

Sophia template — frequently asked questions

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