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Knowledge Acquisition Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Knowledge Acquisition 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 Knowledge Acquisition format

Knowledge Acquisition is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering AI-based Problem Solving and Planning, Semantic Web and Ontologies, Software Engineering Research.

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

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Publishes research inAI-based Problem Solving and Planning Semantic Web and Ontologies Software Engineering Research Logic, Reasoning, and Knowledge Natural Language Processing Techniques
ISSN1042-8143
h-index32
i10-index72
Total citations18,362
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Calgary
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Knowledge Acquisition per year

20
1989
18
1990
18
1991
23
1992
17
1993
22
1994

Citation impact of Knowledge Acquisition by publication year

758
1989
858
1990
684
1991
1.2K
1992
14.5K
1993
256
1994

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

Most-cited papers in Knowledge Acquisition

Knowledge Acquisition template — frequently asked questions

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