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Legal Medicine Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Legal Medicine 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 Legal Medicine format
Legal Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Forensic and Genetic Research, Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies, Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Legal Medicine 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Forensic and Genetic Research Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications Restraint-Related Deaths |
| ISSN | 1344-6223 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.17 |
| h-index | 65 |
| i10-index | 1,102 |
| Total citations | 36,744 |
| Article processing charge | $3,540 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Osaka City University |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Legal Medicine template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Legal Medicine format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Legal Medicine 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 Legal Medicine use?
Legal Medicine 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, Legal Medicine 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Legal Medicine?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Legal Medicine 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 Legal Medicine template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Legal Medicine format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Legal Medicine?
Legal Medicine is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Legal Medicine template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Legal Medicine PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Legal Medicine template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Legal Medicine template cost?
You can start writing in the Legal Medicine template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Legal Medicine PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.