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SAS Journal Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for SAS Journal 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 SAS Journal format

SAS Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology, Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy, Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation.

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

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Publishes research inSpine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Medical Imaging and Analysis
ISSN1935-9810
h-index26
i10-index64
Total citations2,324
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California San Diego
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in SAS Journal per year

23
2007
29
2008
28
2009
22
2010
24
2011

Citation impact of SAS Journal by publication year

389
2007
278
2008
514
2009
743
2010
393
2011

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

Most-cited papers in SAS Journal

Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Controlled, Prospective Study with Ten Years of Observation

Henrik Weber · 1 Mar 2009

Abstract Two hundred eighty patients with herniated lumbar discs, verified by radiculography, were divided into three groups. One group, which mainly will be dealt with in this paper, consisted of 126 patients with uncertain indication for surgical treatment, who had their therapy decided by randomization which permitted comparison between the results of surgical and conservative…

Two-year clinical and radiographic success of minimally invasive lateral transpsoas approach for the treatment of degenerative lumbar conditions

Burak M. Ozgur, Vijay Agarwal, Erin Nail et al. · 5 Apr 2010

BACKGROUND: The lateral transpsoas approach to interbody fusion is a less disruptive but direct-visualization approach for anterior/anterolateral fusion of the thoracolumbar spine. Several reports have detailed the technique, the safety of the approach, and the short term clinical benefits. However, no published studies to date have reported the long term clinical and radiographic success of…

Fusion after minimally disruptive anterior lumbar interbody fusion: Analysis of extreme lateral interbody fusion by computed tomography

W. B. Rodgers, Edward J. Gerber, Jamie Patterson · 11 Mar 2010

BACKGROUND: Less invasive fusion approaches, such as extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF), have proliferated, but few reports have critically assessed fusion rates. To date, no studies have reported computed tomography (CT) documented fusion rates following XLIF. METHODS: An institutional review board-approved prospective radiographic and CT assessment of minimally disruptive anterior lumbar interbody fusion (mini-ALIF) fusions…

SAS Journal template — frequently asked questions

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