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About the Background format

Background is a peer-reviewed journal published by Oxford University Press, covering International Relations and Foreign Policy, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.

PublisherOxford University Press
Reference styleAuthor–year (OUP)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Background, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

Formats any DOI in the closest standard style — Background has no published style definition, so this is an approximation. No sign-up.

Publishes research inInternational Relations and Foreign Policy Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Intelligence, Security, War Strategy Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics
ISSN0361-5448
h-index10
i10-index10
Total citations396
Top institutions publishing hereStanford University
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Background per year

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Citation impact of Background by publication year

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

Most-cited papers in Background

The Concept of Power in the Study of International Relations

K. J. Holsti · 1 Feb 1964

The Concept of Power in the Study of International Relations Get access K. J. Holsti K. J. Holsti University of British Columbia Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Background, Volume 7, Issue 4, February 1964, Pages 179–194, https://doi.org/10.2307/3013644 Published: 01 February 1964

109 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Action Structures and Communication in Two International Crises: Quemoy and Berlin

Charles A. McClelland · 1 Feb 1964

Action Structures and Communication in Two International Crises: Quemoy and Berlin Get access Charles A. McClelland Charles A. McClelland San Francisco State College Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Background, Volume 7, Issue 4, February 1964, Pages 201–215, https://doi.org/10.2307/3013646 Published: 01 February 1964

22 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The Necessity for Social Scientists Doing Research for Governments

Ithiel de Sola Pool · 1 Aug 1966

Journal Article The Necessity for Social Scientists Doing Research for Governments Get access Ithiel de Sola Pool Ithiel de Sola Pool Massachusetts Institute of Technology Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Background, Volume 10, Issue 2, August 1966, Pages 111–122, https://doi.org/10.2307/3013692 Published: 01 August 1966

20 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Background template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Background format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Background template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Oxford University Press format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Background use?
Background uses Author–year (OUP) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Background, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Background?
No. DocuGuru generates the oup-authoring-template LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Oxford University Press-ready Background 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 Background template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Background format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Background?
Background is a multidisciplinary journal published by Oxford University Press. DocuGuru's Background template matches Oxford University Press's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Background PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Background template (the oup-authoring-template class) that is ready to submit to Oxford University Press, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Background template cost?
You can start writing in the Background template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Background PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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