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About the Trends in Genetics format

Trends in Genetics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering.

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

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Publishes research inRNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics CRISPR and Genetic Engineering RNA Research and Splicing Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
ISSN0168-9525
Citation impact (2-yr)6.54
h-index333
i10-index3,998
Total citations541,785
Article processing charge$6,830
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Trends in Genetics per year

82
2014
95
2015
91
2016
115
2017
107
2018
117
2019
169
2020
157
2021
136
2022
127
2023
145
2024
137
2025

Citation impact of Trends in Genetics by publication year

9.5K
2014
11.3K
2015
8.4K
2016
10.8K
2017
9.6K
2018
6.9K
2019
8.3K
2020
6.9K
2021
5.2K
2022
3.2K
2023
1.6K
2024
692
2025

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

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Trends in Genetics template — frequently asked questions

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