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Location Science Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Location Science 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 Location Science format

Location Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Facility Location and Emergency Management, Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods, Urban and Freight Transport Logistics.

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

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Publishes research inFacility Location and Emergency Management Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods Urban and Freight Transport Logistics Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization Transportation Planning and Optimization
ISSN0966-8349
h-index41
i10-index102
Total citations6,746
Top institutions publishing hereUniversité de Montréal
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Location Science per year

1
1994
66
1995
83
1996
107
1997
24
1998
24
2015
26
2019

Citation impact of Location Science by publication year

1
1994
972
1995
1.9K
1996
1.5K
1997
1.2K
1998
875
2015
342
2019

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

Most-cited papers in Location Science

Location Science template — frequently asked questions

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