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The New Scientist Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for The New Scientist 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.
About the The New Scientist format
The New Scientist is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Science, Research, and Medicine, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Biotechnology and Related Fields.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, The New Scientist 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Science, Research, and Medicine Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life Biotechnology and Related Fields Educational Leadership and Practices Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies |
| ISSN | 0262-4079 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 0.02 |
| h-index | 33 |
| i10-index | 289 |
| Total citations | 19,249 |
| Top institutions publishing here | New America |
| Journal website | www.sciencedirect.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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The New Scientist template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the The New Scientist format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the The New Scientist 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 New Scientist use?
The New Scientist 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 New Scientist 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to The New Scientist?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready The New Scientist 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 New Scientist template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the The New Scientist format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes The New Scientist?
The New Scientist is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's The New Scientist template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready The New Scientist PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official The New Scientist template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the The New Scientist template cost?
You can start writing in the The New Scientist template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready The New Scientist PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.