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Write in a clean editor, then format for Applied Ocean Research 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.

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About the Applied Ocean Research format

Applied Ocean Research is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Wave and Wind Energy Systems, Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions.

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

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Publishes research inWave and Wind Energy Systems Coastal and Marine Dynamics Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing Ship Hydrodynamics and Maneuverability
ISSN0141-1187
Citation impact (2-yr)5.29
h-index116
i10-index2,959
Total citations127,581
Article processing charge$3,920
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereDalian University of Technology
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Applied Ocean Research per year

88
2014
127
2015
155
2016
177
2017
231
2018
308
2019
383
2020
423
2021
309
2022
325
2023
455
2024
415
2025

Citation impact of Applied Ocean Research by publication year

3K
2014
5K
2015
5.2K
2016
5.4K
2017
6.9K
2018
8.6K
2019
9.3K
2020
10.7K
2021
5.3K
2022
4.4K
2023
4.1K
2024
1.4K
2025

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Applied Ocean Research template — frequently asked questions

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