DocuGuru
Elsevier

Alter Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Alter in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

Use this template

About the Alter format

Alter is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Health, Medicine and Society, French Urban and Social Studies, Disability Rights and Representation.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Alter 12 (2023) 45–58.

Formats any DOI in Alter style. No sign-up.

Publishes research inHealth, Medicine and Society French Urban and Social Studies Disability Rights and Representation Social Policies and Family Healthcare Systems and Practices
ISSN1875-0672
Citation impact (2-yr)0.4
h-index37
i10-index149
Total citations6,161
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Alter per year

48
2014
62
2015
39
2016
39
2017
41
2018
42
2019
50
2020
27
2021
30
2022
26
2023
30
2024
31
2025

Citation impact of Alter by publication year

363
2014
658
2015
408
2016
153
2017
296
2018
134
2019
380
2020
43
2021
63
2022
25
2023
23
2024
6
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Alter

Disability and poverty

Jeanine Braithwaite, Daniel Mont · 1 Jan 2009

Disability has often been associated with poverty, but few studies examine the relationship empirically in developing countries. For example, a review of World Bank Poverty Assessments finds that while most countries acknowledge the issue, few have the data to investigate it. This paper sets forth a preferred methodology for examining disability and poverty that is…

347 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Cold technologies versus warm care?

Jeannette Pols, Ingunn Moser · 1 Jan 2009

“Warm care” is often contrasted with “cold technology.” But is this a meaningful opposition? Much research into healthcare technology frames the relation between humans and their technologies as purely rational and instrumental, where technologies are functional means to a human end. Other studies, however, foreground how technologies and users (re)configure each other in particular use…

221 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Implementing the United Nations Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities

Raymond Lang, Maria Kett, Nora Groce et al. · 1 Jan 2011

The present paper examines the theories and principles upon which the Convention of the rights of people with disabilities (CRPD) are premised. It therefore demonstrates the potential value and utility that these have in extending the inherent human rights that people with disabilities, are endowed. The implementation of the CRPD is a challenge considering the…

170 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Disabilities through the Capability Approach lens

Jean‐Francois Trani, Parul Bakhshi, Nicolò Bellanca et al. · 1 Jan 2011

This paper explores the contribution of the Capability Approach of Amartya Sen and other authors to policy making in the specific case of disability policy. After reviewing existing models, their translation into action and their limitations in this regard, the paper introduces a new policy framework based on the Capability Approach. In particular, we introduce…

157 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Alter template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Alter format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Alter template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Alter use?
Alter uses Numbered (Elsevier) 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] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Alter 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Alter?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Alter 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 Alter template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Alter format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Alter?
Alter is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Alter template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Alter PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Alter template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Alter template cost?
You can start writing in the Alter template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Alter PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
Use the Alter template