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Write in a clean editor, then format for Brain and Development 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 Brain and Development format

Brain and Development is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Epilepsy research and treatment, Neonatal and fetal brain pathology, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.

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

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Publishes research inEpilepsy research and treatment Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
ISSN0387-7604
Citation impact (2-yr)1.26
h-index121
i10-index3,138
Total citations126,529
Article processing charge$2,810
Top institutions publishing hereNational Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Brain and Development per year

197
2014
178
2015
191
2016
215
2017
200
2018
173
2019
193
2020
164
2021
138
2022
122
2023
82
2024
166
2025

Citation impact of Brain and Development by publication year

2.7K
2014
2.9K
2015
2.6K
2016
2K
2017
2.5K
2018
1.7K
2019
2K
2020
1K
2021
552
2022
375
2023
151
2024
213
2025

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Brain and Development template — frequently asked questions

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