IOP Publishing
Physical Biology Template
Write your Physical Biology 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 Physical Biology 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, Physical Biology 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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Physical Biology template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Physical Biology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Physical Biology 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 Physical Biology use?
Physical Biology 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, Physical Biology 12 (2023) 45–58.
Is the Physical Biology template one column or two?
Physical Biology 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 Physical Biology?
No. DocuGuru generates the iopjournal LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a IOP Publishing-ready Physical Biology 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 Physical Biology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Physical Biology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Physical Biology?
IOP Publishing journal. It is a physics journal, published by IOP Publishing.
Can I export a submission-ready Physical Biology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Physical Biology 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 Physical Biology template cost?
You can start writing in the Physical Biology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Physical Biology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.