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Biosphere Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Biosphere in one click — DocuGuru applies the official MDPI template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Biosphere format

Biosphere is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Biosphere 2023, 12, 45–58.

Formats any DOI in Biosphere style. No sign-up.

You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Biosphere template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Biosphere format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Biosphere template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Biosphere use?
Biosphere 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. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Biosphere 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Biosphere?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Biosphere 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 Biosphere template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Biosphere format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Biosphere?
Biosphere - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Biosphere PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Biosphere template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Biosphere template cost?
You can start writing in the Biosphere template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Biosphere PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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