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World Development Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for World Development 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.
About the World Development format
World Development is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare, International Development and Aid, Income, Poverty, and Inequality.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, World Development 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare International Development and Aid Income, Poverty, and Inequality Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth Global trade and economics |
| ISSN | 0305-750X |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 5.04 |
| h-index | 347 |
| i10-index | 6,853 |
| Total citations | 723,868 |
| Article processing charge | $4,140 |
| Top institutions publishing here | World Bank |
| Journal website | www.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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World Development template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the World Development format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the World Development 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 World Development use?
World Development 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, World Development 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to World Development?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready World Development 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 World Development template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the World Development format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes World Development?
World Development is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's World Development template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready World Development PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official World Development template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the World Development template cost?
You can start writing in the World Development template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready World Development PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.