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Biological Invasions Template

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About the Biological Invasions format

Biological Invasions is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies.

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

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Publishes research inEcology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Plant and animal studies Fish Ecology and Management Studies Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior Species Distribution and Climate Change
ISSN1387-3547
Citation impact (2-yr)2.33
h-index165
i10-index3,758
Total citations199,034
Article processing charge$3,490
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Biological Invasions per year

204
2014
202
2015
317
2016
304
2017
241
2018
269
2019
239
2020
272
2021
285
2022
238
2023
284
2024
222
2025

Citation impact of Biological Invasions by publication year

7K
2014
7.5K
2015
10.8K
2016
11.9K
2017
5.7K
2018
6.2K
2019
5K
2020
4.1K
2021
3.6K
2022
1.7K
2023
1.2K
2024
298
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Biological Invasions

Biological Invasions template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Biological Invasions format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Biological Invasions 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 Biological Invasions use?
Biological Invasions 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. Biological Invasions 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Biological Invasions?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Biological Invasions 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 Biological Invasions template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Biological Invasions format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Biological Invasions?
Biological Invasions is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Biological Invasions template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Biological Invasions PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Biological Invasions template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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