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About the Trends in Ecology & Evolution format

Trends in Ecology & Evolution is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Plant and animal studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Species Distribution and Climate Change.

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

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Publishes research inPlant and animal studies Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Species Distribution and Climate Change Animal Behavior and Reproduction Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
ISSN0169-5347
Citation impact (2-yr)7.46
h-index513
i10-index4,722
Total citations1,057,818
Article processing charge$6,830
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
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Papers published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution per year

134
2014
155
2015
174
2016
158
2017
139
2018
182
2019
186
2020
177
2021
172
2022
182
2023
161
2024
188
2025

Citation impact of Trends in Ecology & Evolution by publication year

23.3K
2014
20.7K
2015
18.8K
2016
14.1K
2017
14.4K
2018
16.1K
2019
11.7K
2020
10.3K
2021
7.5K
2022
4.5K
2023
2.3K
2024
812
2025

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Trends in Ecology & Evolution template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Trends in Ecology & Evolution format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Trends in Ecology & Evolution 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 Trends in Ecology & Evolution use?
Trends in Ecology & Evolution 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, Trends in Ecology & Evolution 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Trends in Ecology & Evolution?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Trends in Ecology & Evolution document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Trends in Ecology & Evolution format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Trends in Ecology & Evolution?
Trends in Ecology & Evolution is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Trends in Ecology & Evolution template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
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Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Trends in Ecology & Evolution template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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