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Behavioural Processes Template
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About the Behavioural Processes format
Behavioural Processes is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Behavioral and Psychological Studies, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Behavioural Processes, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Animal Behavior and Reproduction Behavioral and Psychological Studies Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Primate Behavior and Ecology Plant and animal studies |
| ISSN | 0376-6357 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.27 |
| h-index | 131 |
| i10-index | 2,989 |
| Total citations | 133,438 |
| Article processing charge | $3,170 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Behavioural Processes template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Behavioural Processes format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Behavioural Processes 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 Behavioural Processes use?
Behavioural Processes uses Author–year (Harvard) 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', Behavioural Processes, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Behavioural Processes?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Behavioural Processes 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 Behavioural Processes template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Behavioural Processes format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Behavioural Processes?
Behavioural Processes is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Behavioural Processes template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Behavioural Processes PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Behavioural Processes template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Behavioural Processes template cost?
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