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About the The AAPS Journal format

The AAPS Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods, Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research, Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems.

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

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Publishes research inBiosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms
ISSN1550-7416
Citation impact (2-yr)3.26
h-index149
i10-index1,632
Total citations118,410
Article processing charge$4,390
Top institutions publishing herePfizer (United States)
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in The AAPS Journal per year

154
2014
147
2015
165
2016
153
2017
97
2018
118
2019
145
2020
123
2021
113
2022
102
2023
125
2024
184
2025

Citation impact of The AAPS Journal by publication year

8.9K
2014
7.3K
2015
6.2K
2016
6.3K
2017
3.2K
2018
2.8K
2019
2.7K
2020
4.2K
2021
1.8K
2022
1K
2023
653
2024
514
2025

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

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The AAPS Journal template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the The AAPS Journal format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the The AAPS 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 The AAPS Journal use?
The AAPS 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. The AAPS Journal 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to The AAPS 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 The AAPS Journal document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the The AAPS Journal format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes The AAPS Journal?
The AAPS Journal is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's The AAPS Journal template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready The AAPS Journal PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official The AAPS Journal template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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