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Instructions for Authors

 

Abstract/Summary

In order for your paper to be considered for inclusion in an ARFTG Conference, you must electronically submit an Abstract and paper Summary as described below by the publicized deadline. 

SUMMARY: A 1000 word minimum summary with supporting illustrations must follow the Abstract. The Summary should explain the contribution and provide sufficient technical content and details to enable proper evaluation (see Criteria for Evaluation below).

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: The Abstract/Summary and related figures and tables must be submitted to our website and should include:


1. An Abstract (which should be submitted in the space provided on the interactive page and also appear at the top of the summary)
2. Summary with figures, illustrations, and tables. The Summary should explain the contribution and provide sufficient technical content and details to enable proper evaluation (see Criteria for Evaluation below).

PDF formatted File
required. Maximum file size 2MB

This submission should be performed by submitting the Abstract & Summary to

For Fall Symposium:     http://www.mtt-tpms.org/symposia_v6/ARFTG_Fall/start.html

For Spring Conference:  http://www.mtt-tpms.org/symposia_v6/ARFTG_Spring/start.html

The website will request

PAPER TITLE
AUTHOR OR AUTHORS
AUTHORS' AFFILIATIONS
CONTACT INFORMATION

Please include the corresponding author’s name, postal address, phone number, and e-mail address.


The submission is automatically routed to the appropriate reviewing committee, so it is important that the technical area of the submission is correctly specified.

Criteria for Evaluation
Previously unpublished material
Originality
Interest to ARFTG membership
Compatibility with Conference topic
Clear and explicit summary supported by quantitative information and references
Timeliness of submission

Acceptance
All authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by e-mail within two weeks after the abstract submission deadline. Accepted papers must be prepared and submitted on time for publication.

For Authors of Accepted Papers
Authors of accepted papers must prepare their manuscripts following the
Instructions for Authors of Accepted Papers. Please use the recommended template for formatting accepted papers; Note that the IMS 2013 template is serving as the template for the 81st ARFTG Spring Conference .

 

Authors of Accepted Papers: The PDF eXpress conference code for the 2013 81st ARFTG Spring Conference is ARFTG81x