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Spatial Statistics Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Spatial Statistics in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Spatial Statistics format

Spatial Statistics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Spatial and Panel Data Analysis, Soil Geostatistics and Mapping, Data-Driven Disease Surveillance.

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

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Publishes research inSpatial and Panel Data Analysis Soil Geostatistics and Mapping Data-Driven Disease Surveillance Point processes and geometric inequalities Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
ISSN2211-6753
Citation impact (2-yr)2.17
h-index50
i10-index318
Total citations13,375
Article processing charge$3,300
Top institutions publishing hereKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Spatial Statistics per year

30
2014
63
2015
67
2016
84
2017
66
2018
49
2019
78
2020
72
2021
79
2022
74
2023
66
2024
72
2025

Citation impact of Spatial Statistics by publication year

1K
2014
992
2015
1.1K
2016
1.8K
2017
1K
2018
736
2019
1.2K
2020
805
2021
766
2022
565
2023
339
2024
80
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Spatial Statistics

Evaluating machine learning approaches for the interpolation of monthly air temperature at Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Tim Appelhans, Ephraim Mwangomo, Douglas R. Hardy et al. · 17 Jun 2015

Spatially high resolution climate information is required for a variety of applications in but not limited to functional biodiversity research. In order to scale the generally plot-based research findings to a landscape level, spatial interpolation methods of meteorological variables are required. Based on a network of temperature observation plots across the southern slopes of Mt.…

Spatial Statistics template — frequently asked questions

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