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About the Systematic and Applied Microbiology format

Systematic and Applied Microbiology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology, Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis.

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

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Publishes research inGenomics and Phylogenetic Studies Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis Probiotics and Fermented Foods Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
ISSN0723-2020
Citation impact (2-yr)3.18
h-index159
i10-index2,572
Total citations157,298
Article processing charge$3,900
Top institutions publishing hereGhent University
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Systematic and Applied Microbiology per year

86
2014
81
2015
82
2016
78
2017
92
2018
67
2019
85
2020
79
2021
55
2022
46
2023
60
2024
69
2025

Citation impact of Systematic and Applied Microbiology by publication year

3.9K
2014
3.6K
2015
2.5K
2016
2.2K
2017
2.8K
2018
1.5K
2019
1.6K
2020
1.5K
2021
763
2022
402
2023
360
2024
137
2025

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Systematic and Applied Microbiology template — frequently asked questions

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