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Tribology Letters Template

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About the Tribology Letters format

Tribology Letters is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions, Lubricants and Their Additives, Tribology and Wear Analysis.

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

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Publishes research inAdhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions Lubricants and Their Additives Tribology and Wear Analysis Metal and Thin Film Mechanics Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications
ISSN1023-8883
Citation impact (2-yr)4.12
h-index122
i10-index2,690
Total citations118,387
Article processing charge$3,590
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Tribology Letters per year

152
2014
188
2015
180
2016
166
2017
148
2018
131
2019
132
2020
169
2021
139
2022
126
2023
135
2024
153
2025

Citation impact of Tribology Letters by publication year

4.5K
2014
6K
2015
5.5K
2016
4.3K
2017
3.7K
2018
3K
2019
2.6K
2020
2.6K
2021
1.8K
2022
1.3K
2023
864
2024
494
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Tribology Letters

Indentation Hardness Measurements at Macro-, Micro-, and Nanoscale: A Critical Overview

Esteban Broitman · 28 Dec 2016

The Brinell, Vickers, Meyer, Rockwell, Shore, IHRD, Knoop, Buchholz, and nanoindentation methods used to measure the indentation hardness of materials at different scales are compared, and main issues and misconceptions in the understanding of these methods are comprehensively reviewed and discussed. Basic equations and parameters employed to calculate hardness are clearly explained, and the different…

Tribology Letters template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Tribology Letters format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Tribology Letters 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 Tribology Letters use?
Tribology Letters uses Numbered (Springer) 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.: A representative article title. Tribology Letters 12, 45–58 (2023)
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Tribology Letters?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Tribology Letters 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 Tribology Letters template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Tribology Letters format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Tribology Letters?
Tribology Letters is a physics journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Tribology Letters template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Tribology Letters PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Tribology Letters template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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