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Heliyon Template

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About the Heliyon format

Heliyon is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities.

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

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Publishes research inFerroptosis and cancer prognosis Energy, Environment, Economic Growth Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research COVID-19 and Mental Health
ISSN2405-8440
Citation impact (2-yr)8.29
h-index183
i10-index19,008
Total citations703,782
Article processing charge$1,750
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereKing Saud University
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
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Papers published in Heliyon per year

19
2014
30
2015
164
2016
279
2017
623
2018
2K
2019
2.8K
2020
2.9K
2021
4K
2022
11.2K
2023
17.6K
2024
2.8K
2025

Citation impact of Heliyon by publication year

13
2014
702
2015
3.8K
2016
7.3K
2017
20.7K
2018
69.6K
2019
98K
2020
79.7K
2021
81.5K
2022
159.3K
2023
159K
2024
8.1K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Heliyon

Heavy metal pollution in the environment and their toxicological effects on humans

Jessica F. Briffa, Emmanuel Sinagra, Renald Blundell · 1 Sep 2020

Environmental pollution of heavy metals is increasingly becoming a problem and has become of great concern due to the adverse effects it is causing around the world. These inorganic pollutants are being discarded in our waters, soils and into the atmosphere due to the rapidly growing agriculture and metal industries, improper waste disposal, fertilizers and…

4,227 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
State-of-the-art in artificial neural network applications: A survey

Oludare Isaac Abiodun, Aman Jantan, Abiodun Esther Omolara et al. · 1 Nov 2018

This is a survey of neural network applications in the real-world scenario. It provides a taxonomy of artificial neural networks (ANNs) and furnish the reader with knowledge of current and emerging trends in ANN applications research and area of focus for researchers. Additionally, the study presents ANN application challenges, contributions, compare performances and critiques methods.…

3,033 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Liposomes: structure, composition, types, and clinical applications

Hamdi Nsairat, Dima Khater, Usamah Sayed et al. · 1 May 2022

Liposomes are now considered the most commonly used nanocarriers for various potentially active hydrophobic and hydrophilic molecules due to their high biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low immunogenicity. Liposomes also proved to enhance drug solubility and controlled distribution, as well as their capacity for surface modifications for targeted, prolonged, and sustained release. Based on the composition, liposomes…

1,425 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Bacterial biofilm formation on implantable devices and approaches to its treatment and prevention

Zohra Khatoon, Christopher D. McTiernan, Erik J. Suuronen et al. · 1 Dec 2018

In living organisms, biofilms are defined as complex communities of bacteria residing within an exopolysaccharide matrix that adheres to a surface. In the clinic, they are typically the cause of chronic, nosocomial, and medical device-related infections. Due to the antibiotic-resistant nature of biofilms, the use of antibiotics alone is ineffective for treating biofilm-related infections. In…

1,172 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Plastic pollution in the marine environment

G.G.N. Thushari, Jayan Duminda M Senevirathna · 1 Aug 2020

in sediments at different aquatic environments over the world. The microplastic accumulation rate of coastal and marine organisms varied at 0.1-15,033 counts. Accordingly, plastic pollution creates several kinds of negative consequences combined with ecological and socio-economic effects. Entanglement, toxicological effects via ingestion of plastics, suffocation, starvation, dispersal, and rafting of organisms, provision of new habitats,…

1,020 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Heliyon template — frequently asked questions

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