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Developmental Cell Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Developmental Cell 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 Developmental Cell format
Developmental Cell is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Microtubule and mitosis dynamics, Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation, Cellular Mechanics and Interactions.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Developmental Cell 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Microtubule and mitosis dynamics Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation Cellular Mechanics and Interactions Cellular transport and secretion Plant Molecular Biology Research |
| ISSN | 1534-5807 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 10.1 |
| h-index | 363 |
| i10-index | 4,669 |
| Total citations | 696,436 |
| Article processing charge | $9,080 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Howard Hughes Medical Institute |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Developmental Cell template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Developmental Cell format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Developmental Cell 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 Developmental Cell use?
Developmental Cell 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, Developmental Cell 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Developmental Cell?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Developmental Cell 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 Developmental Cell template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Developmental Cell format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Developmental Cell?
Developmental Cell is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Developmental Cell template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Developmental Cell PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Developmental Cell template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Developmental Cell template cost?
You can start writing in the Developmental Cell template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Developmental Cell PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.