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Cities Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Cities 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 Cities format
Cities is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Urban Transport and Accessibility, Urban Planning and Governance, Urban and Rural Development Challenges.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Cities 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Urban Transport and Accessibility Urban Planning and Governance Urban and Rural Development Challenges Urbanization and City Planning Land Use and Ecosystem Services |
| ISSN | 0264-2751 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 6.47 |
| h-index | 186 |
| i10-index | 4,161 |
| Total citations | 246,873 |
| Article processing charge | $2,620 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Hong Kong |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Cities template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Cities format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Cities 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 Cities use?
Cities 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, Cities 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Cities?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Cities 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 Cities template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Cities format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Cities?
Cities is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Cities template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Cities PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Cities template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Cities template cost?
You can start writing in the Cities template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Cities PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.