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Developmental Biology Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Developmental Biology 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.
About the Developmental Biology format
Developmental Biology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation, Congenital heart defects research, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research.
| 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', Developmental Biology, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation Congenital heart defects research Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Reproductive Biology and Fertility Pluripotent Stem Cells Research |
| ISSN | 0012-1606 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.77 |
| h-index | 337 |
| i10-index | 16,403 |
| Total citations | 1,260,120 |
| Article processing charge | $3,690 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Harvard University |
| Journal website | www.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Developmental Biology template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Developmental Biology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Developmental Biology 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 Developmental Biology use?
Developmental Biology 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', Developmental Biology, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Developmental Biology?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Developmental Biology 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 Developmental Biology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Developmental Biology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Developmental Biology?
Developmental Biology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Developmental Biology template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Developmental Biology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Developmental Biology template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Developmental Biology template cost?
You can start writing in the Developmental Biology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Developmental Biology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.