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Write in a clean editor, then format for Biosystems in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Biosystems format

Biosystems is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Gene Regulatory Network Analysis, Origins and Evolution of Life, Neural dynamics and brain function.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Biosystems, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inGene Regulatory Network Analysis Origins and Evolution of Life Neural dynamics and brain function RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
ISSN0303-2647
Citation impact (2-yr)2.16
h-index117
i10-index2,281
Total citations104,385
Article processing charge$2,700
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Biosystems per year

110
2014
111
2015
118
2016
117
2017
115
2018
130
2019
149
2020
156
2021
133
2022
184
2023
177
2024
222
2025

Citation impact of Biosystems by publication year

2.8K
2014
1.5K
2015
1.9K
2016
2.3K
2017
1.5K
2018
1.6K
2019
1.6K
2020
1.6K
2021
1K
2022
1.3K
2023
698
2024
393
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Biosystems

Biosystems template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Biosystems format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Biosystems 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 Biosystems use?
Biosystems 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', Biosystems, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Biosystems?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Biosystems 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 Biosystems template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Biosystems format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Biosystems?
Biosystems is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Biosystems template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Biosystems PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Biosystems template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Biosystems template cost?
You can start writing in the Biosystems template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Biosystems PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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