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Physiology & Behavior Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Physiology & Behavior 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 Physiology & Behavior format

Physiology & Behavior is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior, Stress Responses and Cortisol, Regulation of Appetite and Obesity.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Physiology & Behavior 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior Stress Responses and Cortisol Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
ISSN0031-9384
Citation impact (2-yr)2.2
h-index253
i10-index14,526
Total citations776,000
Article processing charge$3,170
Top institutions publishing hereRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Physiology & Behavior per year

494
2014
522
2015
513
2016
441
2017
409
2018
353
2019
416
2020
285
2021
277
2022
282
2023
244
2024
320
2025

Citation impact of Physiology & Behavior by publication year

17.4K
2014
16.7K
2015
15.4K
2016
15.6K
2017
11.4K
2018
8.1K
2019
8.4K
2020
4.1K
2021
3K
2022
2.2K
2023
1.1K
2024
428
2025

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

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Physiology & Behavior template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Physiology & Behavior format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Physiology & Behavior 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 Physiology & Behavior use?
Physiology & Behavior 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, Physiology & Behavior 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Physiology & Behavior?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Physiology & Behavior 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 Physiology & Behavior template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Physiology & Behavior format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Physiology & Behavior?
Physiology & Behavior is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Physiology & Behavior template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Physiology & Behavior PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Physiology & Behavior template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Physiology & Behavior template cost?
You can start writing in the Physiology & Behavior template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Physiology & Behavior PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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