When should I use Harvard Elsevier instead of standard Harvard?

Use this style when submitting to an Elsevier journal that specifies Harvard referencing. If your institution specifies Harvard, use the Cite Them Right variant instead.

Does Harvard Elsevier use in-text citations?

Yes. Like other Harvard styles, it uses author-year parenthetical citations in the text, for example (Smith, 2021), with a full reference list at the end.

Are Harvard Elsevier and standard Harvard interchangeable?

They are very similar but not identical. Minor differences in punctuation, element order, and journal name abbreviation may cause a submission to be queried if the wrong variant is used.

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What is Harvard (Elsevier)?

Harvard (Elsevier) is the author-date citation style used by Elsevier journals that require a Harvard format. It follows the same general author-year in-text citation pattern as other Harvard variants but applies Elsevier's specific formatting conventions for journal articles, books, and other source types.

How to cite in Harvard (Elsevier)

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Book: Kuhn, T.S., 1962. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
Journal article: Hilal, N., 2026. Anxiety and depression among medical students. European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 8, 1–2. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejmed.2026.8.1.1
Website: CiteOrbit, 2026. What is a citation? [WWW Document]. CiteOrbit. URL https://citeorbit.com/citation-generator (accessed 6.20.26).

Harvard (Elsevier) FAQ

When should I use Harvard Elsevier instead of standard Harvard?: Use this style when submitting to an Elsevier journal that specifies Harvard referencing. If your institution specifies Harvard, use the Cite Them Right variant instead.
Does Harvard Elsevier use in-text citations?: Yes. Like other Harvard styles, it uses author-year parenthetical citations in the text, for example (Smith, 2021), with a full reference list at the end.
Are Harvard Elsevier and standard Harvard interchangeable?: They are very similar but not identical. Minor differences in punctuation, element order, and journal name abbreviation may cause a submission to be queried if the wrong variant is used.