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EXPLORE Template

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

EXPLORE is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies, Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies, Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions.

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

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Publishes research inComplementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
ISSN1550-8307
Citation impact (2-yr)1.27
h-index70
i10-index596
Total citations26,799
Article processing charge$2,170
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in EXPLORE per year

107
2014
99
2015
106
2016
107
2017
106
2018
109
2019
179
2020
122
2021
133
2022
164
2023
132
2024
166
2025

Citation impact of EXPLORE by publication year

1.2K
2014
1.4K
2015
1.4K
2016
1.1K
2017
1.6K
2018
1K
2019
2.1K
2020
930
2021
895
2022
780
2023
373
2024
146
2025

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

Most-cited papers in EXPLORE

Evidence-Based Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Comprehensive Pain Care

Heather Tick, Arya Nielsen, Kenneth R. Pelletier et al. · 1 Mar 2018

Medical pain management is in crisis; from the pervasiveness of pain to inadequate pain treatment, from the escalation of prescription opioids to an epidemic in addiction, diversion and overdose deaths. The rising costs of pain care and managing adverse effects of that care have prompted action from state and federal agencies including the DOD, VHA,…

EXPLORE template — frequently asked questions

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