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Marine Structures Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Marine Structures 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 Marine Structures format

Marine Structures is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis, Wave and Wind Energy Systems, Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions.

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

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Publishes research inStructural Integrity and Reliability Analysis Wave and Wind Energy Systems Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions Fatigue and fracture mechanics Ship Hydrodynamics and Maneuverability
ISSN0951-8339
Citation impact (2-yr)5.12
h-index91
i10-index1,536
Total citations61,396
Article processing charge$4,130
Top institutions publishing hereNorwegian University of Science and Technology
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Marine Structures per year

56
2014
62
2015
74
2016
95
2017
143
2018
106
2019
174
2020
162
2021
167
2022
145
2023
145
2024
195
2025

Citation impact of Marine Structures by publication year

2.1K
2014
2.1K
2015
2.8K
2016
2.8K
2017
4.5K
2018
3.2K
2019
4.7K
2020
3.5K
2021
3.2K
2022
2.2K
2023
1.4K
2024
695
2025

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

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Marine Structures template — frequently asked questions

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