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Scientific African Template

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About the Scientific African format

Scientific African is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Energy and Environment Impacts, COVID-19 epidemiological studies, Agricultural Innovations and Practices.

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

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Publishes research inEnergy and Environment Impacts COVID-19 epidemiological studies Agricultural Innovations and Practices Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
ISSN2468-2276
Citation impact (2-yr)2.84
h-index73
i10-index1,131
Total citations39,464
Article processing charge$200
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Scientific African per year

1
2009
15
2018
197
2019
417
2020
384
2021
426
2022
492
2023
454
2024
645
2025

Citation impact of Scientific African by publication year

1
2009
379
2018
5.9K
2019
10.5K
2020
6.7K
2021
5.8K
2022
5.8K
2023
2.6K
2024
1.2K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Scientific African

A review of modern and conventional extraction techniques and their applications for extracting phytochemicals from plants

Bitwell Chibuye, Indra Sen Singh, Luke Chimuka et al. · 11 Feb 2023

For centuries, phytochemicals have been of immense value to communities worldwide. These metabolites have been used in healthcare systems as medicines to treat various diseases. Further, phytochemicals are used as lead compounds in the synthesis of drugs. The extraction of compounds from plant materials is the cornerstone of natural product research. There has been a…

Phytochemical activity and role of botanical pesticides in pest management for sustainable agricultural crop production

Geraldin M. W. Lengai, James W. Muthomi, Ernest R. Mbega · 15 Nov 2019

Increased demand for food to feed the ever-growing population led to development and adoption of synthetic chemicals as a quick and effective strategy of managing crop pests and diseases. However, overreliance on synthetic pesticides is discouraged due to their detrimental effects on human health, the environment, and development of resistant pest and pathogen strains. This,…

A review of the current status of flood modelling for urban flood risk management in the developing countries

Ugonna C. Nkwunonwo, Malcolm Whitworth, Brian Baily · 23 Jan 2020

The prevalence of flooding events and the associated risk in the urban areas is an increasingly important issue of global significance, although it is more critical for the developing countries (DCs), such as Nigeria, where the hazard is often poorly understood and understudied. With current predictions of worsening future scenarios, it is important to pursue…

Adsorption of toxic crystal violet dye using coffee husks: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics study

Gilbert K. Cheruiyot, Wycliffe Chisutia Wanyonyi, Joyce J. Kiplimo et al. · 25 Jul 2019

Crystal violet (CV) dye is a water-soluble, toxic, recalcitrant organic dye that causes severe health problems and environment pollution. The current study assesses the potential of Waste Coffee Husks (WCH) in adsorption of crystal violet (CV) dye. Batch experiments were designed to determine the effect of pH, dye concentration, adsorbent dose, and contact time in…

Green economy implementation in Ghana as a road map for a sustainable development drive: A review

Ernest Baba Ali, В. П. Ануфриев, Bismark Amfo · 8 Apr 2021

Green economy development strategies and the transition from conventional economic development models to green economy has become necessary due to the negative impact of conventional economic development models on the local and global environment. Despite Ghana's effort to transition to green economy that is made evident by the implementation of a number of green economy…

Scientific African template — frequently asked questions

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