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Geobios Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Geobios 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 Geobios format

Geobios is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Evolution and Paleontology Studies.

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

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Publishes research inPaleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Evolution and Paleontology Studies Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
ISSN0016-6995
Citation impact (2-yr)1.81
h-index86
i10-index2,001
Total citations75,832
Article processing charge$2,620
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 Geobios per year

45
2014
35
2015
53
2016
41
2017
53
2018
44
2019
50
2020
37
2021
28
2022
60
2023
68
2024
42
2025

Citation impact of Geobios by publication year

676
2014
534
2015
660
2016
478
2017
630
2018
370
2019
502
2020
305
2021
145
2022
209
2023
184
2024
32
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Geobios

Geobios template — frequently asked questions

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