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Urban Forum Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Urban Forum 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 Urban Forum format
Urban Forum is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Urban and Rural Development Challenges, Local Economic Development and Planning, Legal Issues in South Africa.
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Superscript numbered (Nature) Superscript — small raised numerals in the text 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Urban Forum 12, 45–58 (2023).
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| Publishes research in | Urban and Rural Development Challenges Local Economic Development and Planning Legal Issues in South Africa Urban Planning and Governance South African History and Culture |
| ISSN | 1015-3802 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.5 |
| h-index | 57 |
| i10-index | 482 |
| Total citations | 16,358 |
| Article processing charge | $2,890 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Journal website | www.springer.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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This paper reflects on the trajectory that urban development associated with the 2010 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup has taken in South Africa. The argument suggests that a unique moment has been lost regarding the ability of the World Cup to serve as a catalyst for urban development. This notion is supported…
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Urban Forum template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Urban Forum format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Urban Forum 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 Urban Forum use?
Urban Forum 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. Urban Forum 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Urban Forum?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Urban Forum 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 Urban Forum template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Urban Forum format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Urban Forum?
Urban Forum is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Urban Forum template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Urban Forum PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Urban Forum template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Urban Forum template cost?
You can start writing in the Urban Forum template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Urban Forum PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.