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Applied Geochemistry Template

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

About the Applied Geochemistry format

Applied Geochemistry is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry, Heavy metals in environment, Mine drainage and remediation techniques.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Applied Geochemistry, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inGroundwater and Isotope Geochemistry Heavy metals in environment Mine drainage and remediation techniques Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping Groundwater flow and contamination studies
ISSN0883-2927
Citation impact (2-yr)2.89
h-index186
i10-index4,859
Total citations284,620
Article processing charge$3,350
Top institutions publishing hereUnited States Geological Survey
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Applied Geochemistry per year

225
2014
210
2015
188
2016
228
2017
246
2018
229
2019
292
2020
239
2021
282
2022
241
2023
265
2024
279
2025

Citation impact of Applied Geochemistry by publication year

11K
2014
9.5K
2015
6K
2016
8.5K
2017
7.2K
2018
6.8K
2019
5.3K
2020
4.6K
2021
4.2K
2022
2.4K
2023
1.6K
2024
486
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Applied Geochemistry

Applied Geochemistry template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Applied Geochemistry format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Applied Geochemistry 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 Geochemistry use?
Applied Geochemistry uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Applied Geochemistry, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Applied Geochemistry?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Applied Geochemistry 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 Geochemistry template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Applied Geochemistry format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Applied Geochemistry?
Applied Geochemistry is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Applied Geochemistry template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Applied Geochemistry PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Applied Geochemistry template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Applied Geochemistry template cost?
You can start writing in the Applied Geochemistry template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Applied Geochemistry PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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