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Write in a clean editor, then format for Differentiation in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Differentiation format

Differentiation is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Pluripotent Stem Cells Research, Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, Skin and Cellular Biology Research.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Differentiation, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inPluripotent Stem Cells Research Cellular Mechanics and Interactions Skin and Cellular Biology Research Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Animal Genetics and Reproduction
ISSN0301-4681
Citation impact (2-yr)3.1
h-index146
i10-index2,423
Total citations129,180
Article processing charge$3,000
Top institutions publishing hereIn-Q-Tel
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Differentiation per year

48
2014
42
2015
63
2016
42
2017
43
2018
55
2019
41
2020
31
2021
43
2022
53
2023
40
2024
55
2025

Citation impact of Differentiation by publication year

1.4K
2014
759
2015
2.4K
2016
1.2K
2017
1.1K
2018
1.3K
2019
539
2020
228
2021
474
2022
317
2023
275
2024
68
2025

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Most-cited papers in Differentiation

Differentiation template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Differentiation format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Differentiation 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 Differentiation use?
Differentiation uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Differentiation, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Differentiation?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Differentiation 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 Differentiation template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Differentiation format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Differentiation?
Differentiation is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Differentiation template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Differentiation PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Differentiation template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Differentiation template cost?
You can start writing in the Differentiation template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Differentiation PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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