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The ESP Journal Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for The ESP Journal 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 The ESP Journal format

The ESP Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Second Language Learning and Teaching, EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Discourse Analysis in Language Studies.

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

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Publishes research inSecond Language Learning and Teaching EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning Discourse Analysis in Language Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Academic Writing and Publishing
ISSN0272-2380
h-index18
i10-index26
Total citations1,443
Top institutions publishing hereConcordia University
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in The ESP Journal per year

15
1980
13
1981
38
1983
34
1984
21
1985

Citation impact of The ESP Journal by publication year

277
1980
302
1981
338
1983
275
1984
248
1985

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

Most-cited papers in The ESP Journal

The ESP Journal template — frequently asked questions

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