IOP Publishing
Physica Scripta Template
Write your Physica Scripta paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official IOP Publishing format — with numbered references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Physica Scripta format
| Publisher | IOP Publishing |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (IOP) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Physica Scripta 12 (2023) 45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Physica Scripta template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Physica Scripta format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Physica Scripta template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official IOP Publishing single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Physica Scripta use?
Physica Scripta uses Numbered (IOP) 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, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Physica Scripta 12 (2023) 45–58.
Is the Physica Scripta template one column or two?
Physica Scripta uses a single-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what IOP Publishing expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Physica Scripta?
No. DocuGuru generates the iopjournal LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a IOP Publishing-ready Physica Scripta 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 Physica Scripta template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Physica Scripta format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Physica Scripta?
IOP Publishing journal. It is a physics journal, published by IOP Publishing.
Can I export a submission-ready Physica Scripta PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Physica Scripta template (the iopjournal class, single-column) that is ready to submit to IOP Publishing, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Physica Scripta template cost?
You can start writing in the Physica Scripta template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Physica Scripta PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.