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Write in a clean editor, then format for Physical Communication 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 Physical Communication format

Physical Communication is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Advanced Wireless Communication Technologies, Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization, Cooperative Communication and Network Coding.

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

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Publishes research inAdvanced Wireless Communication Technologies Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization Cooperative Communication and Network Coding Advanced Wireless Communication Techniques Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
ISSN1874-4907
Citation impact (2-yr)1.66
h-index60
i10-index659
Total citations28,749
Article processing charge$2,300
Top institutions publishing hereNanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Physical Communication per year

49
2014
43
2015
48
2016
132
2017
167
2018
202
2019
194
2020
234
2021
232
2022
242
2023
280
2024
358
2025

Citation impact of Physical Communication by publication year

2.1K
2014
692
2015
578
2016
1.5K
2017
2.1K
2018
2.5K
2019
3.1K
2020
2.6K
2021
2.2K
2022
2K
2023
998
2024
389
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Physical Communication

Physical Communication template — frequently asked questions

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