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About the Applied Clay Science format

Applied Clay Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Clay minerals and soil interactions, Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications, Soil and Unsaturated Flow.

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

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Publishes research inClay minerals and soil interactions Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications Soil and Unsaturated Flow Concrete and Cement Materials Research Iron oxide chemistry and applications
ISSN0169-1317
Citation impact (2-yr)5.15
h-index194
i10-index5,740
Total citations327,365
Article processing charge$3,550
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
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Papers published in Applied Clay Science per year

423
2014
429
2015
633
2016
631
2017
439
2018
389
2019
439
2020
320
2021
307
2022
332
2023
336
2024
307
2025

Citation impact of Applied Clay Science by publication year

18.4K
2014
22.4K
2015
20K
2016
23.3K
2017
17.6K
2018
13.6K
2019
12.7K
2020
8.3K
2021
6.9K
2022
5.3K
2023
2.9K
2024
1K
2025

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Applied Clay Science template — frequently asked questions

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