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Write in a clean editor, then format for Long Range Planning 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.

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About the Long Range Planning format

Long Range Planning is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Innovation and Knowledge Management, Business Strategy and Innovation, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.

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

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Publishes research inInnovation and Knowledge Management Business Strategy and Innovation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Corporate Finance and Governance Human auditory perception and evaluation
ISSN0024-6301
Citation impact (2-yr)5.06
h-index271
i10-index2,921
Total citations464,786
Article processing charge$3,790
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Aberdeen
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Long Range Planning per year

33
2014
40
2015
82
2016
75
2017
58
2018
64
2019
54
2020
61
2021
55
2022
50
2023
46
2024
55
2025

Citation impact of Long Range Planning by publication year

2.6K
2014
2.8K
2015
5.9K
2016
8.1K
2017
6.1K
2018
4.3K
2019
2.4K
2020
2.4K
2021
1.4K
2022
805
2023
442
2024
202
2025

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Long Range Planning template — frequently asked questions

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