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Write in a clean editor, then format for Physics Reports 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 Physics Reports format

Physics Reports is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Educational Robotics and Engineering.

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

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Publishes research inDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Legal Cases and Commentary Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
ISSN0370-1573
Citation impact (2-yr)15.44
h-index460
i10-index2,999
Total citations840,914
Article processing charge$5,520
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Physics Reports per year

55
2014
50
2015
56
2016
52
2017
95
2018
100
2019
116
2020
96
2021
111
2022
100
2023
117
2024
95
2025

Citation impact of Physics Reports by publication year

15.6K
2014
10.7K
2015
20.5K
2016
16.8K
2017
11.1K
2018
8K
2019
12.6K
2020
5.2K
2021
7.7K
2022
3.8K
2023
3.2K
2024
757
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Physics Reports

Physics Reports template — frequently asked questions

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