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Write in a clean editor, then format for Journal of Critical Care 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 Journal of Critical Care format

Journal of Critical Care is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment, Respiratory Support and Mechanisms, Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders.

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

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Publishes research inSepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Nosocomial Infections in ICU
ISSN0883-9441
Citation impact (2-yr)1.64
h-index145
i10-index3,300
Total citations162,589
Article processing charge$3,250
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Pittsburgh
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Journal of Critical Care per year

337
2014
431
2015
354
2016
621
2017
330
2018
297
2019
314
2020
237
2021
207
2022
221
2023
412
2024
360
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Critical Care by publication year

11.5K
2014
11.3K
2015
11.8K
2016
10.7K
2017
9.1K
2018
6K
2019
8.7K
2020
3.3K
2021
2.2K
2022
1.6K
2023
997
2024
515
2025

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Journal of Critical Care template — frequently asked questions

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