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About the The Journal of Ethics format

The Journal of Ethics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Free Will and Agency, Philosophical Ethics and Theory, Political Philosophy and Ethics.

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 Journal of Ethics 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inFree Will and Agency Philosophical Ethics and Theory Political Philosophy and Ethics War, Ethics, and Justification Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
ISSN1382-4554
Citation impact (2-yr)1.7
h-index60
i10-index309
Total citations15,012
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California, Riverside
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in The Journal of Ethics per year

28
2014
27
2015
29
2016
20
2017
14
2018
50
2019
75
2020
45
2021
26
2022
53
2023
36
2024
40
2025

Citation impact of The Journal of Ethics by publication year

396
2014
285
2015
691
2016
648
2017
139
2018
320
2019
406
2020
247
2021
121
2022
216
2023
129
2024
29
2025

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The Journal of Ethics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the The Journal of Ethics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the The Journal of Ethics 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 Journal of Ethics use?
The Journal of Ethics 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 Journal of Ethics 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to The Journal of Ethics?
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 Journal of Ethics document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes The Journal of Ethics?
The Journal of Ethics is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's The Journal of Ethics template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
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