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Write in a clean editor, then format for Forensic Science 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.

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About the Forensic Science format

Forensic Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Forensic and Genetic Research, Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes, Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues.

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

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Publishes research inForensic and Genetic Research Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods
ISSN0300-9432
Citation impact (2-yr)0.35
h-index37
i10-index161
Total citations6,698
Top institutions publishing hereHome Office
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Forensic Science per year

1
2000
28
2003
13
2007
31
2010
17
2012
30
2014
24
2015
21
2016
25
2021
10
2022
24
2024
22
2025

Citation impact of Forensic Science by publication year

6
2000
0
2003
0
2007
87
2010
36
2012
80
2014
3
2015
79
2016
6
2021
3
2022
4
2024
12
2025

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

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Forensic Science template — frequently asked questions

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