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Write in a clean editor, then format for Thin Solid Films 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 Thin Solid Films format

Thin Solid Films is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Semiconductor materials and devices, Metal and Thin Film Mechanics, ZnO doping and properties.

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

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Publishes research inSemiconductor materials and devices Metal and Thin Film Mechanics ZnO doping and properties Thin-Film Transistor Technologies Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
ISSN0040-6090
Citation impact (2-yr)2.6
h-index253
i10-index26,387
Total citations1,104,962
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Thin Solid Films per year

1K
2014
961
2015
817
2016
894
2017
708
2018
629
2019
556
2020
410
2021
422
2022
383
2023
285
2024
239
2025

Citation impact of Thin Solid Films by publication year

19.3K
2014
16.7K
2015
13.6K
2016
11.1K
2017
10.6K
2018
8.7K
2019
6.2K
2020
3.9K
2021
3.2K
2022
2.4K
2023
1.2K
2024
393
2025

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Thin Solid Films template — frequently asked questions

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