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Gene Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Gene 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.
About the Gene format
Gene is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Bacteriophages and microbial interactions.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Gene, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies RNA Research and Splicing |
| ISSN | 0378-1119 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 2.87 |
| h-index | 302 |
| i10-index | 18,889 |
| Total citations | 1,056,830 |
| Article processing charge | $2,940 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique |
| Journal website | www.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Gene template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Gene format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Gene 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 Gene use?
Gene 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', Gene, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Gene?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Gene 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 Gene template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Gene format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Gene?
Gene is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Gene template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Gene PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Gene template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Gene template cost?
You can start writing in the Gene template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Gene PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.