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About the Life Sciences in Space Research format

Life Sciences in Space Research is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Spaceflight effects on biology, Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry, Effects of Radiation Exposure.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Life Sciences in Space Research, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inSpaceflight effects on biology Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry Effects of Radiation Exposure Planetary Science and Exploration Light effects on plants
ISSN2214-5524
Citation impact (2-yr)1.6
h-index42
i10-index275
Total citations9,430
Article processing charge$2,200
Top institutions publishing hereJohnson Space Center
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Life Sciences in Space Research per year

39
2014
52
2015
34
2016
48
2017
48
2018
59
2019
58
2020
57
2021
64
2022
60
2023
77
2024
114
2025

Citation impact of Life Sciences in Space Research by publication year

1.3K
2014
979
2015
1.3K
2016
933
2017
660
2018
995
2019
851
2020
768
2021
684
2022
484
2023
313
2024
70
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Life Sciences in Space Research

Space radiation risks to the central nervous system

Francis A. Cucinotta, Murat Alp, Frank M. Sulzman et al. · 16 Jun 2014

Central nervous system (CNS) risks which include during space missions and lifetime risks due to space radiation exposure are of concern for long-term exploration missions to Mars or other destinations. Possible CNS risks during a mission are altered cognitive function, including detriments in short-term memory, reduced motor function, and behavioral changes, which may affect performance…

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Life Sciences in Space Research template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Life Sciences in Space Research format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Life Sciences in Space Research 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 Life Sciences in Space Research use?
Life Sciences in Space Research uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Life Sciences in Space Research, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Life Sciences in Space Research?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Life Sciences in Space Research 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 Life Sciences in Space Research template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Life Sciences in Space Research format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Life Sciences in Space Research?
Life Sciences in Space Research is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Life Sciences in Space Research template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Life Sciences in Space Research PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Life Sciences in Space Research template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Life Sciences in Space Research template cost?
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