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Burns Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Burns 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 Burns format

Burns is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Burn Injury Management and Outcomes, Wound Healing and Treatments, Injury Epidemiology and Prevention.

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

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Publishes research inBurn Injury Management and Outcomes Wound Healing and Treatments Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Dermatologic Treatments and Research
ISSN0305-4179
Citation impact (2-yr)1.81
h-index149
i10-index5,142
Total citations229,503
Article processing charge$3,190
Top institutions publishing hereShriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Burns per year

317
2014
234
2015
378
2016
302
2017
294
2018
317
2019
333
2020
293
2021
248
2022
202
2023
311
2024
379
2025

Citation impact of Burns by publication year

8.5K
2014
5.8K
2015
10.5K
2016
5.9K
2017
6K
2018
5.7K
2019
4.5K
2020
3.3K
2021
2.7K
2022
1.2K
2023
1.1K
2024
482
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Burns

Burns template — frequently asked questions

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