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About the Top format

Top is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods, Game Theory and Voting Systems, Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Top 12:45–58

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Publishes research inVehicle Routing Optimization Methods Game Theory and Voting Systems Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research Optimization and Variational Analysis Auction Theory and Applications
ISSN1134-5764
Citation impact (2-yr)2.2
h-index51
i10-index320
Total citations12,990
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereUniversidad de Sevilla
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Top per year

47
2014
51
2015
27
2016
28
2017
30
2018
47
2019
54
2020
46
2021
31
2022
12
2023
28
2024
20
2025

Citation impact of Top by publication year

537
2014
499
2015
261
2016
415
2017
320
2018
315
2019
408
2020
309
2021
192
2022
39
2023
97
2024
29
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Top

Top template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Top format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Top 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 Top use?
Top uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers 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 (2023) A representative article title. Top 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Top?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Top 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 Top template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Top format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Top?
Top is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Top template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Top PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Top template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Top template cost?
You can start writing in the Top template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Top PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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