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Futures Template

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

Futures is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Sustainability and Climate Change Governance, Complex Systems and Decision Making, Human auditory perception and evaluation.

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

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Publishes research inSustainability and Climate Change Governance Complex Systems and Decision Making Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Educational Robotics and Engineering
ISSN0016-3287
Citation impact (2-yr)4.25
h-index170
i10-index2,432
Total citations165,233
Article processing charge$2,450
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Sussex
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Futures per year

120
2014
100
2015
103
2016
97
2017
122
2018
105
2019
114
2020
186
2021
126
2022
173
2023
155
2024
161
2025

Citation impact of Futures by publication year

6.3K
2014
5.2K
2015
4K
2016
4.9K
2017
4.7K
2018
3.3K
2019
2.9K
2020
3.7K
2021
2.4K
2022
2.2K
2023
1.2K
2024
339
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Futures

Futures template — frequently asked questions

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