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LWT Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for LWT 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 LWT format

LWT is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Meat and Animal Product Quality, Food composition and properties, Proteins in Food Systems.

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

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Publishes research inMeat and Animal Product Quality Food composition and properties Proteins in Food Systems Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Probiotics and Fermented Foods
ISSN0023-6438
Citation impact (2-yr)6.64
h-index220
i10-index14,897
Total citations799,290
Article processing charge$2,250
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereJiangnan University
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in LWT per year

726
2014
845
2015
779
2016
828
2017
993
2018
1.2K
2019
1.7K
2020
2.1K
2021
1.4K
2022
1.3K
2023
1.6K
2024
1.7K
2025

Citation impact of LWT by publication year

42K
2014
47.4K
2015
43.4K
2016
42.9K
2017
46K
2018
51.9K
2019
65.2K
2020
75.1K
2021
38.1K
2022
25.4K
2023
18.5K
2024
6.3K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in LWT

A review of current and emergent biofilm control strategies

Manuel Simões, Lúcia C. Simões, M. J. Vieira · 5 Jan 2010

Microbial adhesion to surfaces and the consequent biofilm formation has been documented in many different environments. Biofilms constitute a protected mode of growth that allows microorganisms to survival in hostile environments, being their physiology and behavior significantly different from their planktonic counterparts. In dairy industry, biofilms may be a source of recalcitrant contaminations, causing food…

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LWT template — frequently asked questions

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