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Placenta Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Placenta 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 Placenta format
Placenta is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies, Reproductive System and Pregnancy, Birth, Development, and Health.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Placenta 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Reproductive System and Pregnancy Birth, Development, and Health Maternal and fetal healthcare Gestational Diabetes Research and Management |
| ISSN | 0143-4004 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.04 |
| h-index | 179 |
| i10-index | 4,487 |
| Total citations | 244,213 |
| Article processing charge | $3,610 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Manchester |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Physiological conversion of the maternal spiral arteries is key to a successful human pregnancy. It involves loss of smooth muscle and the elastic lamina from the vessel wall as far as the inner third of the myometrium, and is associated with a 5-10-fold dilation at the vessel mouth. Failure of conversion accompanies common complications of…
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Placenta template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Placenta format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Placenta 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 Placenta use?
Placenta 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, Placenta 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Placenta?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Placenta 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 Placenta template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Placenta format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Placenta?
Placenta is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Placenta template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Placenta PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Placenta template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Placenta template cost?
You can start writing in the Placenta template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Placenta PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.