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About the Science of Computer Programming format

Science of Computer Programming is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Formal Methods in Verification, Logic, programming, and type systems, Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies.

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

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Publishes research inFormal Methods in Verification Logic, programming, and type systems Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies Software Engineering Research Software Testing and Debugging Techniques
ISSN0167-6423
Citation impact (2-yr)1.55
h-index103
i10-index1,260
Total citations78,213
Article processing charge$2,460
Top institutions publishing hereEindhoven University of Technology
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Science of Computer Programming per year

193
2014
114
2015
106
2016
127
2017
104
2018
87
2019
112
2020
89
2021
73
2022
110
2023
124
2024
115
2025

Citation impact of Science of Computer Programming by publication year

2.4K
2014
1.2K
2015
1.2K
2016
1K
2017
1K
2018
683
2019
783
2020
861
2021
388
2022
526
2023
356
2024
101
2025

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Science of Computer Programming template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Science of Computer Programming format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Science of Computer Programming 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 Science of Computer Programming use?
Science of Computer Programming 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, Science of Computer Programming 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Science of Computer Programming?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Science of Computer Programming 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 Science of Computer Programming template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Science of Computer Programming format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Science of Computer Programming?
Science of Computer Programming is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Science of Computer Programming template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
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