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About the Behavior Genetics format

Behavior Genetics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Cognitive Abilities and Testing, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genetic Associations and Epidemiology.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Behavior Genetics 12:45–58

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Publishes research inCognitive Abilities and Testing Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Plant and animal studies
ISSN0001-8244
Citation impact (2-yr)1.29
h-index148
i10-index2,057
Total citations122,444
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Behavior Genetics per year

63
2014
77
2015
59
2016
57
2017
60
2018
66
2019
45
2020
65
2021
36
2022
39
2023
42
2024
36
2025

Citation impact of Behavior Genetics by publication year

2K
2014
2.1K
2015
1.1K
2016
905
2017
1.3K
2018
903
2019
541
2020
838
2021
331
2022
288
2023
87
2024
42
2025

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Most-cited papers in Behavior Genetics

Behavior Genetics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Behavior Genetics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Behavior Genetics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Behavior Genetics use?
Behavior Genetics uses Numbered (Springer Basic) 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 (2023) A representative article title. Behavior Genetics 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Behavior Genetics?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Behavior Genetics 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 Behavior Genetics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Behavior Genetics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Behavior Genetics?
Behavior Genetics is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Behavior Genetics template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Behavior Genetics PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Behavior Genetics template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Behavior Genetics template cost?
You can start writing in the Behavior Genetics template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Behavior Genetics PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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