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Vacuum Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Vacuum 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 Vacuum format

Vacuum is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Metal and Thin Film Mechanics, Plasma Diagnostics and Applications, Semiconductor materials and devices.

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

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Publishes research inMetal and Thin Film Mechanics Plasma Diagnostics and Applications Semiconductor materials and devices Ion-surface interactions and analysis Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques
ISSN0042-207X
Citation impact (2-yr)4.13
h-index135
i10-index8,601
Total citations316,595
Article processing charge$2,870
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Vacuum per year

345
2014
424
2015
386
2016
619
2017
731
2018
650
2019
750
2020
728
2021
815
2022
1K
2023
944
2024
949
2025

Citation impact of Vacuum by publication year

6.3K
2014
7.8K
2015
8.1K
2016
12.8K
2017
19K
2018
15.3K
2019
17.9K
2020
12.4K
2021
12.1K
2022
12.1K
2023
6.8K
2024
2.6K
2025

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

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Vacuum template — frequently asked questions

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