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Option/Bio Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Option/Bio in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Option/Bio format
Option/Bio is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Health, Medicine and Society, Healthcare Systems and Practices, Social Sciences and Governance.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Option/Bio 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Health, Medicine and Society Healthcare Systems and Practices Social Sciences and Governance Social Policies and Family Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues |
| ISSN | 0992-5945 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 0.01 |
| h-index | 6 |
| i10-index | 4 |
| Total citations | 439 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Chimie ParisTech |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Option/Bio template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Option/Bio format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Option/Bio 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 Option/Bio use?
Option/Bio uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Option/Bio 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Option/Bio?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Option/Bio 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 Option/Bio template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Option/Bio format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Option/Bio?
Option/Bio is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Option/Bio template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Option/Bio PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Option/Bio template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Option/Bio template cost?
You can start writing in the Option/Bio template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Option/Bio PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.