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

Brain and Language is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism, Reading and Literacy Development, Language Development and Disorders.

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

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Publishes research inNeurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Reading and Literacy Development Language Development and Disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation
ISSN0093-934X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.83
h-index214
i10-index3,611
Total citations264,335
Article processing charge$3,210
Top institutions publishing hereBoston University
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Brain and Language per year

131
2014
121
2015
109
2016
111
2017
74
2018
86
2019
81
2020
90
2021
80
2022
74
2023
79
2024
106
2025

Citation impact of Brain and Language by publication year

5.1K
2014
4.3K
2015
4.7K
2016
3K
2017
1.6K
2018
1.8K
2019
1.3K
2020
1.2K
2021
742
2022
467
2023
307
2024
114
2025

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Brain and Language template — frequently asked questions

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