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