1 \documentclass[a4paper,twoside]{article}
13 \usepackage{SCITEPRESS}
14 \usepackage[small]{caption}
22 \title{Authors' Instructions \subtitle{Preparation of Camera-Ready Contributions to SCITEPRESS Proceedings} }
24 \author{\authorname{First Author Name\sup{1}, Second Author Name\sup{1} and Third Author Name\sup{2}}
25 \affiliation{\sup{1}Institute of Problem Solving, XYZ University, My Street, MyTown, MyCountry}
26 \affiliation{\sup{2}Department of Computing, Main University, MySecondTown, MyCountry}
27 \email{\{f\_author, s\_author\}@ips.xyz.edu, t\_author@dc.mu.edu}
30 \keywords{The paper must have at least one keyword. The text must be set to 9-point font size and without the use of bold or italic font style. For more than one keyword, please use a comma as a separator. Keywords must be titlecased.}
32 \abstract{The abstract should summarize the contents of the paper and should contain at least 70 and at most 200 words. The text must be set to 9-point font size.}
34 \onecolumn \maketitle \normalsize \vfill
36 \section{\uppercase{Introduction}}
37 \label{sec:introduction}
39 \noindent Your paper will be part of the conference proceedings
40 therefore we ask that authors follow the guidelines explained in
41 this example in order to achieve the highest quality possible
44 Be advised that papers in a technically unsuitable form will be
45 returned for retyping. After returned the manuscript must be
46 appropriately modified.
48 \section{\uppercase{Manuscript Preparation}}
50 \noindent We strongly encourage authors to use this document for the
51 preparation of the camera-ready. Please follow the instructions
52 closely in order to make the volume look as uniform as possible
55 Please remember that all the papers must be in English and without
58 Do not add any text to the headers (do not set running heads) and
59 footers, not even page numbers, because text will be added
62 For a best viewing experience the used font must be Times New
63 Roman, except on special occasions, such as program code
64 \ref{subsubsec:program_code}.
67 \subsection{Manuscript Setup}
69 \noindent The template is composed by a set of 7 files, in the
71 \noindent {\bf Group 1.} To format your paper you will need to copy
72 into your working directory, but NOT edit, the following 4 files:
80 \noindent {\bf Group 2.} Additionally, you may wish to copy and edit
81 the following 3 example files:
89 \subsection{Page Setup}
91 The paper size must be set to A4 (210x297 mm). The document
92 margins must be the following:
101 It is advisable to keep all the given values because any text or
102 material outside the aforementioned margins will not be printed.
104 \subsection{First Section}
106 This section must be in one column.
109 \subsubsection{Title and Subtitle}
111 Use the command \textit{$\backslash$title} and follow the given structure in "example.tex". The title and subtitle must be with initial letters
112 capitalized (titlecased). If no subtitle is required, please remove the corresponding \textit{$\backslash$subtitle} command. In the title or subtitle, words like "is", "or", "then", etc. should not be capitalized unless they are the first word of the subtitle. No formulas or special characters of any form or language are allowed in the title or subtitle.
114 \subsubsection{Authors and Affiliations}
116 Use the command \textit{$\backslash$author} and follow the given structure in "example.tex".
118 \subsubsection{Keywords}
120 Use the command \textit{$\backslash$keywords} and follow the given structure in "example.tex". Each paper must have at least one keyword. If more than one is specified, please use a comma as a separator. The sentence must end with a period.
122 \subsubsection{Abstract}
124 Use the command \textit{$\backslash$abstract} and follow the given structure in "example.tex".
125 Each paper must have an abstract up to 200 words. The sentence
126 must end with a period.
128 \subsection{Second Section}
130 Files "example.tex" and "example.bib" show how to create a paper
131 with a corresponding list of references.
133 This section must be in two columns.
135 Each column must be 7,5-centimeter wide with a column spacing
138 The section text must be set to 10-point.
140 Section, subsection and sub-subsection first paragraph should not
141 have the first line indent.
143 To remove the paragraph indentation (only necessary for the
144 sections), use the command \textit{$\backslash$noindent} before the
145 paragraph first word.
147 If you use other style files (.sty) you MUST include them in the
148 final manuscript zip file.
150 \subsubsection{Section Titles}
152 The heading of a section title should be in all-capitals.
154 Example: \textit{$\backslash$section\{FIRST TITLE\}}
157 \subsubsection{Subsection Titles}
159 The heading of a subsection title must be with initial letters
160 capitalized (titlecased).
162 Words like "is", "or", "then", etc. should not be capitalized unless
163 they are the first word of the subsection title.
165 Example: \textit{$\backslash$subsection\{First Subtitle\}}
167 \subsubsection{Sub-Subsection Titles}
169 The heading of a sub subsection title should be with initial letters
170 capitalized (titlecased).
172 Words like "is", "or", "then", etc should not be capitalized unless
173 they are the first word of the sub subsection title.
175 Example: \textit{$\backslash$subsubsection\{First Subsubtitle\}}
177 \subsubsection{Tables}
179 Tables must appear inside the designated margins or they may span
182 Tables in two columns must be positioned at the top or bottom of the
183 page within the given margins. To span a table in two columns please add an asterisk (*) to the table \textit{begin} and \textit{end} command.
185 Example: \textit{$\backslash$begin\{table*\}}
187 \hspace*{1.5cm}\textit{$\backslash$end\{table*\}}\\
189 Tables should be centered and should always have a caption
190 positioned above it. The font size to use is 9-point. No bold or
191 italic font style should be used.
193 The final sentence of a caption should end with a period.
196 \caption{This caption has one line so it is
197 centered.}\label{tab:example1} \centering
198 \begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
200 Example column 1 & Example column 2 \\
202 Example text 1 & Example text 2 \\
208 \caption{This caption has more than one line so it has to be
209 justified.}\label{tab:example2} \centering
210 \begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
212 Example column 1 & Example column 2 \\
214 Example text 1 & Example text 2 \\
219 Please note that the word "Table" is spelled out.
222 \subsubsection{Figures}
224 Please produce your figures electronically, and integrate them into
225 your document and zip file.
227 Check that in line drawings, lines are not interrupted and have a
228 constant width. Grids and details within the figures must be clearly
229 readable and may not be written one on top of the other.
231 Figure resolution should be at least 300 dpi.
233 Figures must appear inside the designated margins or they may span
236 Figures in two columns must be positioned at the top or bottom of
237 the page within the given margins. To span a figure in two columns please add an asterisk (*) to the figure \textit{begin} and \textit{end} command.
239 Example: \textit{$\backslash$begin\{figure*\}}
241 \hspace*{1.5cm}\textit{$\backslash$end\{figure*\}}
243 Figures should be centered and should always have a caption
244 positioned under it. The font size to use is 9-point. No bold or
245 italic font style should be used.
250 {\epsfig{file = SCITEPRESS.eps, width = 5.5cm}}
251 \caption{This caption has one line so it is centered.}
258 {\epsfig{file = SCITEPRESS.eps, width = 5.5cm}}
259 \caption{This caption has more than one line so it has to be justified.}
264 The final sentence of a caption should end with a period.
268 Please note that the word "Figure" is spelled out.
270 \subsubsection{Equations}
272 Equations should be placed on a separate line, numbered and
273 centered.\\The numbers accorded to equations should appear in
274 consecutive order inside each section or within the contribution,
275 with the number enclosed in brackets and justified to the right,
276 starting with the number 1.
280 \begin{equation}\label{eq1}
284 \subsubsection{Program Code}\label{subsubsec:program_code}
286 Program listing or program commands in text should be set in
287 typewriter form such as Courier New.
289 Example of a Computer Program in Pascal:
294 Writeln('Hello World!!');
300 The text must be aligned to the left and in 9-point type.
303 \subsubsection{Reference Text and Citations}
305 References and citations should follow the Harvard (Author, date)
306 System Convention (see the References section in the compiled
307 manuscript). As example you may consider the citation
308 \cite{Smith98}. Besides that, all references should be cited in the
309 text. No numbers with or without brackets should be used to list the
312 References should be set to 9-point. Citations should be 10-point
315 You may check the structure of "example.bib" before constructing the
318 For more instructions about the references and citations usage
319 please see the appropriate link at the conference website.
321 \section{\uppercase{Copyright Form}}
323 \noindent For the mutual benefit and protection of Authors and
324 Publishers, it is necessary that Authors provide formal written
325 Consent to Publish and Transfer of Copyright before publication of
326 the Book. The signed Consent ensures that the publisher has the
327 Author's authorization to publish the Contribution.
329 The copyright form is located on the authors' reserved area.
331 The printed form should be completed and signed by one author on
332 behalf of all the other authors, and uploaded through the authors' reserved area. Alternatively, you can send it to the secretariat by e-mail or fax.
334 \section{\uppercase{Conclusions}}
335 \label{sec:conclusion}
337 \noindent Please note that ONLY the files required to compile your paper should be submitted. Previous versions or examples MUST be removed from the compilation directory before submission.
339 We hope you find the information in this template useful in the preparation of your submission.
341 \section*{\uppercase{Acknowledgements}}
343 \noindent If any, should be placed before the references section
344 without numbering. To do so please use the following command:
345 \textit{$\backslash$section*\{ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\}}
349 \bibliographystyle{apalike}
351 \bibliography{example}}
354 \section*{\uppercase{Appendix}}
356 \noindent If any, the appendix should appear directly after the
357 references without numbering, and not on a new page. To do so please use the following command:
358 \textit{$\backslash$section*\{APPENDIX\}}