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Journal of Light Metals Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Journal of Light Metals 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.
About the Journal of Light Metals format
Journal of Light Metals is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Journal of Light Metals 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications Microstructure and mechanical properties Metallurgy and Material Forming |
| Papers published last year | ≈27 |
| ISSN | 1471-5317 |
| h-index | 37 |
| i10-index | 49 |
| Total citations | 5,926 |
| Top institutions publishing here | The University of Queensland |
| Journal website | www.sciencedirect.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Journal of Light Metals template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Journal of Light Metals format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Light Metals 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 Light Metals use?
Journal of Light Metals 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 Light Metals 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Journal of Light Metals?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Journal of Light Metals 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 Light Metals template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Journal of Light Metals format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Journal of Light Metals?
Journal of Light Metals is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Journal of Light Metals template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Journal of Light Metals PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Journal of Light Metals template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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