Menu Close

Month: April 2022

Submission for TTP

IT Team

Hi, applicants!

To participate as a presenter in the ICST 2023, there are nine steps that you need to follow.

Read more →

Author guidelines for TTP

IT Team
Preparing your manuscript
  1. The manuscript topic should conform to the scope of the conference/symposium and publisher.
  2. The submitted manuscript must be original work and should not have been previously published or presented at another meeting (similarity score no more than 25%). You can use Similarity Checker form Editor pane of Microsoft Word to check it with online sources.
  3. The manuscript should be written in English (US), with font type Helvetica or Arial (for paper title, authors' information, and keywords) and Times New Roman (for all contents, included figures and tables).
  4. The abstract should be no more than 200 words (excluding abstract title, authors, and affiliations), with with two-column of A4 Paper size in DOC/DOCX/RTF/ZIP and PDF format and written at least four pages long.
  5. The template modified in Microsoft Word and saved as a DOCX for the PC, provides authors with most of the formatting specifications needed for preparing electronic versions of their papers. Margins, column widths, line spacing, and font sizes are built-in.
    • Font sizes. Title and author name (14 pt); Author information and Keywords (11 pt); Content (12 pt).
    • Margins. Top (25 mm); Bottom (15 mm); Left and Right (20 mm).
    • Please ensure that all fonts are embedded, not as encrypted/secured file, and has no headers, footers, bookmarks, form fields, links, or annotation.
  6. Make sure the listed artworks have the best resolution for printing (300 DPI).
  7. For both primary and co-authors, credentials along with their full names and email addresses must be included. Mark the corresponding author with an asterisk. If co-authors are from different institutions, the secondary institution(s) and the institution investigators are associated with must be listed. Please do not reverse the name order unless it is instructed by the publisher. Affiliations and author names cannot contain professional titles, e.g., "Professor", "Graduate Student Researcher", "HOD", etc.
  8. Do not use boldface typing or capital letters except for section headings (cf. remarks on section headings, below).
Templates and related documents
Submit your manuscript

If your manuscript is ready to be submitted, you can go to the submission page now.

Read more →

Author guidelines for E3S

IT Team
Preparing your paper
  1. It is imperative that the topic of your paper aligns with the thematic scope of the symposium, as well as the publisher's guidelines. This alignment ensures that the submitted work is not only relevant to the objectives of the conference but also resonates with the interests of attendees and readers alike.
  2. All submitted papers must represent original research and should not have been previously published or presented at any other conference. To maintain academic integrity, a similarity score exceeding 25% is unacceptable. 💡 We strongly recommend utilizing plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin or iThenticate to verify the originality of your manuscript against online sources.
  3. Submissions must be composed in English (US) to ensure clarity and accessibility for a global audience.
  4. The abstract should be succinct, containing no more than 200 words, excluding the title, authors, and affiliations. It must be formatted in a two-column layout on A4 paper size in PDF format. Furthermore, the complete paper should encompass a minimum of four pages to provide a detailed overview of its main points and contributions.
  5. Authors are encouraged to utilize the provided Microsoft Word template, which should be modified and saved as a DOCX file for compatibility with PC systems. This template offers comprehensive formatting guidelines for preparing electronic versions of your papers. You may download the template here ↧. Key formatting specifications include:
    • Font types:
      • Arial for titles and headings
      • Times, Times Roman, or Times New Roman for all content, including figures and tables
    • Font sizes:
      • Title: 16 pt
      • Author: 10 pt
      • Affiliation and Abstract: 9 pt
      • Heading 1: 12 pt
      • Headings 2-4 and Content: 10 pt
      • Table Head, Figure Caption, and Table Body: 9 pt
    • Margins:
      • Top: 25 mm
      • Left, Bottom, Right: 20 mm
    • Please ensure that all fonts are embedded within the document, which should not be encrypted or secured. Additionally, refrain from including headers, footers, bookmarks, form fields, links, or annotations. 💡 For further verification of compliance with these standards, we recommend utilizing the PDF Analyzer ↗︎ provided by EDP Sciences.
  6. To guarantee optimal print quality, all listed artworks must be submitted at a resolution of at least 300 DPI (dots per inch). 💡 Again, we advise using the PDF Analyzer ↗︎ to ensure that your artworks meet these quality standards.
  7. When incorporating tables and figures from external sources into your paper, it is essential that these works are also written in English (US). Authors must secure all necessary permissions from copyright holders and appropriately credit these sources within their manuscripts to comply with copyright regulations.
  8. Complete credentials for both primary and co-authors must be provided, including full names and email addresses. In cases where co-authors are affiliated with multiple institutions, it is necessary to list all secondary affiliations along with the respective investigators associated with each institution. Please note that the order of author names should remain unchanged unless explicitly directed by the publisher. Additionally, author affiliations should exclude professional titles such as "Professor," "Graduate Student Researcher," "HOD," "Lecturer," or "Alumnus" to maintain clarity and consistency.
  9. Authors are urged to avoid citation manipulation practices such as excessive self-citation or over-reliance on citations from the journal to which they are submitting their work. It is unethical to include irrelevant "honorary" citations solely for visibility enhancement purposes. Focus on citing only those sources that are pertinent and genuinely support your research findings. Upholding ethical citation practices is vital for maintaining the integrity of your research and fostering a fair academic environment. 💡 For additional guidance on this matter, please refer to COPE's resources on Citation Manipulation.
Downloadable templates and related documents
Read more →

Submission for E3S

IT Team

To participate as a presenter in this symposium, there are nine steps that you need to follow.

Read more →

2022 Presentation

IT Team
Notes from organizer

Due to the extraordinary global health issue with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), ICST 2022 will be held virtually, which will be held via the Zoom Meeting platform. All authors of accepted and registered papers for ICST 2022 are required to upload a pre-recorded video of their paper presentation and attend in the virtual conference for a live Q&A session.

The presentation should be recorded by any of the co-authors and will be available during the original dates of the conference and on-demand after the conference concludes. We will follow up with more information about opportunities to interact with attendees for questions and answers.

We request you to prepare and upload a video of your presentation, consisting of a brief introduction with a webcam if desired, followed by voice-over slides for your presentation. This is a requirement for your paper to appear in the publication. Please note that the file must be a video file in MP4 format (more details below). Please do not try to upload Powerpoint or PDF files.

For videos to be verified by the technical program committee, there is considerable urgency in preparing and uploading your video. Accordingly, we ask you that you please finalize and upload your video by August 29.

There are several video conferencing tools available to record a presentation easily. In this method, you can show your face via webcam (if you’d like) and display your slides as you talk. You can use any meeting software as long as you get a good quality recording, and your final file is in the MP4 format. As a last resort, and only if you are comfortable directly editing video, you can export your slides as images, record an audio track, and combine the two using software like Kdenlive, iMovie, or others. Here are some links to instructions on recording a meeting on common platforms:

Our recommended approach to record a compatible video from the content displayed on your computer screen and voice recording via the computer microphone is to record the presentation using Zoom, available to users on most platforms and in most countries.

Guidelines for preparing your video
  • Duration: 12-15 minutes
  • File size: 100 MB max
  • Video file format: MP4
  • Dimensions: Minimum height of 480 pixels, aspect ratio: 16:9
  • Comprised of a brief introduction with a webcam (if desired), followed by voice-over slides for your presentation.
  • Please be sure the video includes the title of the paper, the authors, and mention ICST 2022.
  • Please note the final specifications will be checked at the time of submission, and files not compliant may not be uploaded.
  • Less than or equal to 1 mbps bitrate: To check the bit rate, right-click on the file name, click on properties, go to the Details tab, and look for a total bit rate.
  • Resolution = maximum 720p HD.
  • Please use the following naming convention: Paper ID.mp4.
Tips for recording
  • Use as quiet an area as possible.
  • Avoid areas that have an echo.
  • The rooms should be fairly small.
  • Sound dampening with carpeting, curtains, or furniture.
  • Hardline internet connection recommended, but if unavailable, a strong Wi-Fi connection.
  • Good headset with a microphone close to mouth, but away from the direct line of mouth to reduce “pops”. Avoid using the default built-in microphone on the computer.
  • Do a test recording of a couple of minutes and review the sound and picture quality, MP4 format, and bitrate before recording the entire presentation. Make adjustments if needed.
  • Use simple (Arial, Calibri) and large (30+) fonts.
  • Avoid using hi-res images.
  • Have no embedded videos.
Read more →