The 5th Geoscience and Environmental Management Symposium
Preparing your paper
- 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.
- 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.
- Submissions must be composed in English (US) to ensure clarity and accessibility for a global audience.
- 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
PDFformat. Furthermore, the complete paper should encompass a minimum of four pages to provide a detailed overview of its main points and contributions. - Authors are encouraged to utilize the provided Microsoft Word template, which should be modified and saved as a
DOCXfile 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.
- Font types:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
