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Polar Biology Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Polar Biology 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 Polar Biology format

Polar Biology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Polar Research and Ecology, Marine animal studies overview.

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

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Publishes research inMarine Biology and Ecology Research Polar Research and Ecology Marine animal studies overview Marine and fisheries research Marine and coastal ecosystems
ISSN0722-4060
Citation impact (2-yr)1.31
h-index121
i10-index3,988
Total citations160,972
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereAlfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Polar Biology per year

191
2014
235
2015
191
2016
174
2017
205
2018
169
2019
165
2020
203
2021
127
2022
106
2023
123
2024
105
2025

Citation impact of Polar Biology by publication year

4.8K
2014
6.1K
2015
4.6K
2016
3.4K
2017
4K
2018
2.3K
2019
2.1K
2020
1.6K
2021
982
2022
514
2023
275
2024
113
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Polar Biology

Polar Biology template — frequently asked questions

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