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- Scientific Secretariat: scpme35@metu.edu.tr
- Administrative Secretariat: adminpme35@arber.com.tr
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Template and Guidelines
All papers must be submitted via the ConfTool Conference System at http://www.conftool.com/pme35 Please be sure that your paper is formatted correctly, using the Conference Template, and that you have named and saved it as directed below.
Please use the CONFERENCE TEMPLATE with the styles given to format your document; please do not change the styles or margins given in the template. The template assures a format as described below and a uniform appearance for all papers in the PME35 conference proceedings.
Papers that have not conformed to this template will not be accepted.
If you have problems downloading the template, you can receive the template as an attachment by e-mailing the Conference Scientific Secretary at scpme35@metu.edu.tr
If you start writing your document using the Conference Template:
Save a backup copy of it, and then just delete the text in the template.
Save your document under a different name
The template includes further description of the styles.
If you have already written your document:
- Attach the template to your document so that the styles will be available.
- In MS Word use the Tools menu and choose Templates and Add-ins. In the dialog box choose the Conference Template to Attach.
- Before submitting the paper please check that the all the styles have been automatically updated. (A description of how to connect a template to an active document can also be found in the Help menu).
Research Report Guidelines
When preparing a paper for RR you are requested to:
- Restrict your proposal to eight pages, including references, figures, and appendices. If accepted, this text will be included in the Conference Proceedings. Longer papers may not be accepted.
- Begin the paper with an abstract, which can be up to ten lines, single-spaced, preferably in italics.
- Restrict your file to a maximum of 2 MB in size. The online registration system will not accept bigger files
- Use the guidelines given in the previous section (Format of Papers) and the Conference Template.
In order to submit a research report, please follow the steps:
1. Download the template to draft the final paper for submission.
2. Prepare TWO versions for your Research Report: an Authored version and a Blind version, as follows.
i) An AUTHORED PROPOSAL VERSION for publication in the Proceedings, which is to be saved as RR_LastName.doc where "LastName" is the surname of the presenting author. This version should have all author(s) listed with their affiliated institutions.
ii) A BLIND PROPOSAL VERSION, which should be saved as RRblind_LastName.pdf where ‘Last Name' is the surname of the presenting author. This version will be sent to a reviewer for recommendation. It must not contain the author(s) identification, name(s), institution(s), references, indication of grant projects or any other information that could be used to identify the author(s). References of the author's papers within the text must be indicated by ‘(XXXX, year)'.
Attention: we will not be able to accept papers that are not named in this way.
3. Save both files on your computer so that you can upload them during the submission process.
4. To submit your proposal, enter ConfTool and first click on Pre-Register as Participant (pre-registration is required to submit a proposal). The return to Overview and click on Your Submission. Follow the steps given to submit your proposal.
Short Oral Communication Guidelines
When preparing a paper for SO you are requested to:
- Restrict your paper to one page, including references, figures. Do not include an Abstract. If accepted, this text will be included in the Conference Proceedings. Longer papers will not be accepted.
- Use the guidelines given in the previous section (Format of Papers) and the Conference Template.
In order to submit a short oral, please follow the steps:
1) Download the template to draft the final paper for submission.
2) Prepare TWO versions for your Short Oral: an Authored version and a Blind version, as follows.
i) An AUTHORED PAPER VERSION for publication in the Proceedings, which is to be saved as SO_LastName.doc where "LastName" is the surname of the presenting author. This version should have all author(s) listed with their affiliated institutions.
ii) A BLIND PAPER VERSION, which should be saved as SOblind_LastName.pdf where ‘Last Name' is the surname of the presenting author. This version will be sent to a reviewer for recommendation. It must not contain the author(s) identification, name(s), institution(s), references, indication of grant projects or any other information that could be used to identify the author(s). References to the papers' authors within the text must be indicated by ‘(XXXX, year)'.
Attention: we will not be able to accept papers that are not named in this way.
3) Save both files on your computer so that you can upload them during the submission process.
4) To submit your paper, enter ConfTool and first click on Pre-Register as Participant (pre-registration is required to submit a proposal). The return to Overview and click on Your Submission. Follow the steps given to submit your proposal.
Poster Presentation Guidelines
When preparing a paper for PP you are requested to:
- Restrict your paper to one page, including references, figures. If accepted, this text will be included in the Conference Proceedings. For poster presentations, the proposal should clearly state how the information would be presented in a pictorial or graphical format. (You will be provided with a vertical rectangular board of 100 cm x 120 cm for your presentation.)
- Use the guidelines given in the previous section (Format of Papers) and the Conference Template.
In order to submit a poster presentation, please follow the steps:
1) Download the template to draft the one-page poster summary for submission.
2) Save your paper as PP_LastName.doc where "LastName" is the surname of the presenting author. The paper itself should have all author(s) listed with their affiliated institutions.
3) Save your file on your computer so that you can upload them during the submission process.
4) To submit your paper, enter ConfTool and first click on Pre-Register as Participant (pre-registration is required to submit a proposal). The return to Overview and click on Your Submission. Follow the steps given to submit your paper.
Discussion Group and Working Session Guidelines
Discussion Group (DG) or Working Sessions (WS) organizers are requested to:
- Prepare a one-page summary including the name(s) and affiliation(s) of the coordinator(s) of the group, a description of the goals of the group, and the planned activities for the session. For both types of Sessions, describe the proposed nature and topic of the session and the planned activities. If approved, this text will be included in the Conference Proceedings.
- Download the Conference Template, and use it to prepare your one-page proposal (without an Abstract).
- To submit your proposal, enter ConfTool and first click on Pre-Register as Participant (pre-registration is required to submit a proposal). The return to Overview and click on Your Submission. Follow the steps given to submit your proposal.