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Research Policy Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Research Policy in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Research Policy format
Research Policy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Innovation and Knowledge Management, Innovation Policy and R&D, Firm Innovation and Growth.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Research Policy, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Innovation and Knowledge Management Innovation Policy and R&D Firm Innovation and Growth Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences Economic Growth and Productivity |
| ISSN | 0048-7333 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 7.41 |
| h-index | 402 |
| i10-index | 3,826 |
| Total citations | 739,050 |
| Article processing charge | $3,960 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Sussex |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Research Policy template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Research Policy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Research Policy 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 Research Policy use?
Research Policy uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Research Policy, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Research Policy?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Research Policy 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 Research Policy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Research Policy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Research Policy?
Research Policy is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Research Policy template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Research Policy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Research Policy template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Research Policy template cost?
You can start writing in the Research Policy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Research Policy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.