Sandbox-Format-and-Submission

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

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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.