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Write in a clean editor, then format for System 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 System format

System is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Second Language Learning and Teaching, Legal and Regulatory Analysis.

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

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Publishes research inEFL/ESL Teaching and Learning Second Language Learning and Teaching Legal and Regulatory Analysis Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies Military Technology and Strategies
ISSN0346-251X
Citation impact (2-yr)8.74
h-index203
i10-index2,382
Total citations199,872
Article processing charge$3,140
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Hong Kong
Journal websitewww.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in System per year

250
2014
240
2015
219
2016
222
2017
214
2018
184
2019
193
2020
206
2021
218
2022
181
2023
311
2024
324
2025

Citation impact of System by publication year

7.8K
2014
5.8K
2015
5.4K
2016
5.9K
2017
6.2K
2018
6K
2019
8.1K
2020
6.3K
2021
4.7K
2022
3.1K
2023
4.9K
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 System

System template — frequently asked questions

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