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SoftwareX Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for SoftwareX 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.

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About the SoftwareX format

SoftwareX is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Scientific Computing and Data Management, Computational Physics and Python Applications, Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques.

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

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Publishes research inScientific Computing and Data Management Computational Physics and Python Applications Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems Anomaly Detection Techniques and Applications
ISSN2352-7110
Citation impact (2-yr)1.97
h-index68
i10-index541
Total citations53,036
Article processing charge$500
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in SoftwareX per year

1
2005
16
2015
41
2016
64
2017
70
2018
131
2019
174
2020
183
2021
213
2022
322
2023
393
2024
457
2025

Citation impact of SoftwareX by publication year

2
2005
27.3K
2015
1.7K
2016
2.7K
2017
1.4K
2018
3.1K
2019
5.5K
2020
3K
2021
3K
2022
2.2K
2023
1.5K
2024
712
2025

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

Most-cited papers in SoftwareX

Rural mobility brokery and subsidisation : outline of options based on a concept planning study in the Central Karoo

C.A. Green, A H Naude, Willem le Roux et al. · 1 Jul 2005

A probability wheel app is intended to facilitate communication between two people, an "investigator" and a "participant," about uncertainties inherent in decision-making. Traditionally, a probability wheel is a mechanical prop with two colored slices. A user adjusts the sizes of the slices to indicate the relative value of the probabilities assigned to them. A probability…

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SoftwareX template — frequently asked questions

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