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About the Social Networks format

Social Networks is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Complex Network Analysis Techniques, Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence, Social Capital and Networks.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Social Networks, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inComplex Network Analysis Techniques Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence Social Capital and Networks Social Media and Politics Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
ISSN0378-8733
Citation impact (2-yr)1.73
h-index174
i10-index1,232
Total citations163,242
Article processing charge$3,690
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California, Irvine
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Social Networks per year

49
2014
77
2015
65
2016
75
2017
60
2018
65
2019
75
2020
87
2021
95
2022
64
2023
47
2024
65
2025

Citation impact of Social Networks by publication year

3.3K
2014
4.3K
2015
2.4K
2016
3.7K
2017
1.8K
2018
1.7K
2019
1.5K
2020
1.4K
2021
901
2022
463
2023
161
2024
95
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Social Networks

Social Networks template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Social Networks format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Social Networks 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 Social Networks use?
Social Networks 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', Social Networks, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Social Networks?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Social Networks 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 Social Networks template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Social Networks format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Social Networks?
Social Networks is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Social Networks template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Social Networks PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Social Networks template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Social Networks template cost?
You can start writing in the Social Networks template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Social Networks PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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