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Pain Forum Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Pain Forum 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 Pain Forum format
Pain Forum is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Pain Mechanisms and Treatments, Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Pain Management and Placebo Effect.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Pain Forum 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Pain Management and Placebo Effect Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies |
| ISSN | 1082-3174 |
| h-index | 32 |
| i10-index | 79 |
| Total citations | 7,095 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Washington |
| Journal website | www.sciencedirect.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Pain Forum template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Pain Forum format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Pain Forum 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 Pain Forum use?
Pain Forum 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, Pain Forum 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Pain Forum?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Pain Forum 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 Pain Forum template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Pain Forum format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Pain Forum?
Pain Forum is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Pain Forum template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Pain Forum PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Pain Forum template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Pain Forum template cost?
You can start writing in the Pain Forum template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Pain Forum PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.