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Protist Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Protist 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 Protist format
Protist is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Protist diversity and phylogeny, Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology, Marine and coastal ecosystems.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Protist 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Protist diversity and phylogeny Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology Marine and coastal ecosystems Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies |
| ISSN | 1434-4610 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.76 |
| h-index | 97 |
| i10-index | 840 |
| Total citations | 44,470 |
| Article processing charge | $3,320 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Arranging organisms into functional groups aids ecological research by grouping organisms (irrespective of phylogenetic origin) that interact with environmental factors in similar ways. Planktonic protists traditionally have been split between photoautotrophic "phytoplankton" and phagotrophic "microzooplankton". However, there is a growing recognition of the importance of mixotrophy in euphotic aquatic systems, where many protists often combine…
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Protist template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Protist format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Protist 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 Protist use?
Protist 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, Protist 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Protist?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Protist 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 Protist template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Protist format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Protist?
Protist is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Protist template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Protist PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Protist template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Protist template cost?
You can start writing in the Protist template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Protist PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.