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BioMetals Template

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

About the BioMetals format

BioMetals is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Trace Elements in Health, Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity, Iron Metabolism and Disorders.

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

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Publishes research inTrace Elements in Health Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Iron Metabolism and Disorders Metal complexes synthesis and properties Heavy metals in environment
ISSN0966-0844
Citation impact (2-yr)3.76
h-index136
i10-index1,923
Total citations104,905
Article processing charge$3,490
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in BioMetals per year

119
2014
91
2015
83
2016
85
2017
89
2018
64
2019
43
2020
81
2021
127
2022
83
2023
90
2024
122
2025

Citation impact of BioMetals by publication year

4.4K
2014
2.2K
2015
2.8K
2016
2.1K
2017
2.2K
2018
2K
2019
772
2020
2.1K
2021
2.2K
2022
805
2023
686
2024
277
2025

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

Most-cited papers in BioMetals

Gadolinium-based contrast agent toxicity: a review of known and proposed mechanisms

Moshe Rogosnitzky, Stacy Branch · 6 Apr 2016

Gadolinium chelates are widely used as contrast media for magnetic resonance imaging. The approved gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have historically been considered safe and well tolerated when used at recommended dosing levels. However, for nearly a decade, an association between GBCA administration and the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) has been recognized in patients…

BioMetals template — frequently asked questions

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