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Theoretical Computer Science Template

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About the Theoretical Computer Science format

Theoretical Computer Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering semigroups and automata theory, Logic, programming, and type systems, Algorithms and Data Compression.

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

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Publishes research insemigroups and automata theory Logic, programming, and type systems Algorithms and Data Compression Advanced Graph Theory Research Formal Methods in Verification
ISSN0304-3975
Citation impact (2-yr)0.89
h-index209
i10-index7,037
Total citations388,091
Article processing charge$2,690
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Theoretical Computer Science per year

483
2014
643
2015
480
2016
460
2017
455
2018
516
2019
509
2020
462
2021
514
2022
398
2023
409
2024
417
2025

Citation impact of Theoretical Computer Science by publication year

9.7K
2014
7.3K
2015
4.9K
2016
3.6K
2017
3.5K
2018
3.7K
2019
2.8K
2020
1.9K
2021
2.5K
2022
1.1K
2023
734
2024
160
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Theoretical Computer Science

Quantum cryptography: Public key distribution and coin tossing

Charles H. Bennett, Gilles Brassard · 8 Oct 2014

When elementary quantum systems, such as polarized photons, are used to transmit digital information, the uncertainty principle gives rise to novel cryptographic phenomena unachievable with traditional transmission media, e.g. a communications channel on which it is impossible in principle to eavesdrop without a high probability of disturbing the transmission in such a way as to…

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Theoretical Computer Science template — frequently asked questions

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