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