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TechTrends Template

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

TechTrends is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Online and Blended Learning, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, Education and Technology Integration.

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

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Publishes research inOnline and Blended Learning Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods Education and Technology Integration Online Learning and Analytics Educational Games and Gamification
ISSN1559-7075
Citation impact (2-yr)5.42
h-index97
i10-index933
Total citations51,062
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereGeorgia Southern University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in TechTrends per year

102
2014
78
2015
152
2016
87
2017
120
2018
98
2019
95
2020
118
2021
136
2022
105
2023
105
2024
123
2025

Citation impact of TechTrends by publication year

2.9K
2014
1.6K
2015
4.9K
2016
1.9K
2017
2.5K
2018
3.5K
2019
2.2K
2020
2.2K
2021
2.6K
2022
1.7K
2023
866
2024
525
2025

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

Most-cited papers in TechTrends

What Do We Mean by Blended Learning?

Stefan Hrastinski · 6 Feb 2019

The term blended learning is used frequently, but there is ambiguity about what is meant. What do we mean by blended learning? What, how and why are we blending? In this paper different definitions, models and conceptualizations of blended learning and their implications are discussed. Inclusive definitions and models, and diverse conceptualizations, mean that essentially…

TechTrends template — frequently asked questions

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