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Applied Geography Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Applied Geography 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.

About the Applied Geography format

Applied Geography is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Urban Transport and Accessibility, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management.

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

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Publishes research inLand Use and Ecosystem Services Urban Transport and Accessibility Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management Urban Green Space and Health Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
ISSN0143-6228
Citation impact (2-yr)6.48
h-index171
i10-index2,825
Total citations176,026
Article processing charge$2,900
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Applied Geography per year

227
2014
212
2015
149
2016
208
2017
189
2018
135
2019
168
2020
156
2021
154
2022
248
2023
240
2024
307
2025

Citation impact of Applied Geography by publication year

13.9K
2014
12K
2015
7.6K
2016
9.6K
2017
8.8K
2018
4.4K
2019
6.2K
2020
3.8K
2021
3.1K
2022
4.9K
2023
3K
2024
1.4K
2025

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

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Applied Geography template — frequently asked questions

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