Difference between revisions of "Sandbox-Format-and-Submission"

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              <p>You can use any word processor which you comfortable with besides any text editor while writing your paper/short-paper. If you prefer some traditional software like <a href="https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx" target="_blank">Word</a> (Microsoft) or <a href="https://www.apple.com/lae/pages/" target="_blank">Pages</a> (Apple) you can see the structure of the paper/short-paper in the below templates. <a href="https://www.lipsum.com/" target="_blank">Lorem Ipsum</a> is used for creating dummy text in them, so don't panic.</p>
 
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               <p>Papers have an upper limit of <strong>2500 words</strong> while short-papers have <strong>1250 words</strong>.</p>
 
               <p>Papers have an upper limit of <strong>2500 words</strong> while short-papers have <strong>1250 words</strong>.</p>
 
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               <p><strong>Font</strong><br>Font family: <strong>Times New Roman</strong>, Font size: <strong>12pt</strong>.</p>
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              <p>Font family: <strong>Times New Roman</strong>, Font size: <strong>12pt</strong>.</p>
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               <p><strong>Headings</strong><br>Font weight: <strong>Bold</strong>.</p>
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              <p>Line spacing: <strong>1.5</strong><br>(no additional space before or after paragraphs).</p>
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Revision as of 19:37, 17 June 2018

1. Software

You can use any word processor which you comfortable with besides any text editor while writing your paper/short-paper. If you prefer some traditional software like Word (Microsoft) or Pages (Apple) you can see the structure of the paper/short-paper in the below templates. Lorem Ipsum is used for creating dummy text in them, so don't panic.

MS Word

x

Pages

Markdown

TeX/LaTex

Text

2. Writing specifications

Length

Papers have an upper limit of 2500 words while short-papers have 1250 words.

Font

Font family: Times New Roman, Font size: 12pt.

Spacing

Line spacing: 1.5
(no additional space before or after paragraphs).

Headings

Font weight: Bold.

3. Restrictions

DO NOT

  • Insert paragraph indentation.
  • Emphasize words.
  • Specify additional format (color, subscript/superscript, etc.).
  • Use multiple columns.
  • Insert headers and footers.
  • Insert page numbers.
  • Refer to page numbers in your text as these will be changed.
  • Include the authors’ names and affiliations.

DO

  • Anonymize citations to your previous work.
  • Avoid providing any information that would allow to identify the authors, such as acknowledgments and funding.
  • Ensure that it has been carefully read for typographical and grammatical errors. If English is not your first language, please have your paper proof-read by an English speaking person. Papers will be returned if the standard of English is not considered to be good enough for publication.