Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 2-Page Paper ? In the context of the ICTAM 2016 Congress, a 2-Page Paper is a summary that explains, in a non-repetitive style, the essential information of a study, research project, policy or programme. What is a 2-Page Paper Submission? A 2-Page Paper submission should present material that is novel and preferably unpublished at the time of the Congress. All papers presented at the Congress are by invitation based on the recommendation of the International Papers Committee. The 2-Page Paper will be used by International Papers Committee as the sole means of selection of papers for presentation at the Congress. All accepted short papers will be published on a USB Key to be distributed to participants with other Congress materials. The Short Paper is limited to a maximum of two US Letter size pages (including figures) and it must be submitted as a PDF document. May I submit a 2-Page Paper to the Congress? ICTAM 2016 welcomes the submission of 2-Page Papers for original contribution to the field in the following scientific tracks: The Mini-Symposia constitute a thematic focus for the Congress and are designed to highlight important and timely topics in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. If you wish to contribute to one of the 6 Mini-Symposia, please select the one you wish your paper to be submitted to. If your paper is not in a topic relevant to one of the Mini-Symposia, it will be considered for presentation in one of the 44 Thematic Sessions. The full list of Mini-Symposia is available here. The Thematic Sessions are grouped into Fluids topics, Solids topics and topics relevant to both fluids and solids. This link lists of all the Thematic Sessions. To submit your paper, please click on the Fluids button, the Solids button or the Fluids/Solids button and thereafter select the Thematic Session that is appropriate for your paper. If you determine that your paper does not fit into one of those that has a specific description, you should choose the either the Thematic Session entitled 'Other Topics in Fluid Mechanics' or that entitled 'Other Topics in Solid Mechanics'. The full list of sessions and their description can be found on the Congress Website. For more details about the Mini-Symposia, please visit this link.2-Page Paper submissions are open from September 8, 2015 to January 15, 2016 – 23:59 Eastern Time. During this time period, 2-Page Papers will be accepted through the online submission form available on the submission website. Where can I read more about the scientific tracks? Detailed descriptions about the scope and objectives of each scientific track, as defined by the Scientific Program Committee, can be found here on the ICTAM 2016 website. When is the submission deadline for 2-Page Papers? The final deadline to submit the 2-Page Paper is January 15, 2016 – 23:59 Eastern Time. My project is still ongoing and there are no results yet, should I still submit a 2-Page Paper? 2-Page Papers are intended to present scientific studies, research, programs, policies, etc. highlighting both the methods or description and results or recommendations. If you are describing a study that is still in the planning stage, it would not be suitable for an 2-Page Paper submission, unless the method that you will use is, for instance, of particular scientific interest. However, if your study is currently ongoing and you only have preliminary data, but it seems relevant or significant, please submit the 2-Page Paper. What is the required structure for a 2-Page Paper? A 2-Page Paper consists of a title, keywords, references, author list, abstract and paper text. It can also include tables or graphs/images. Literature references should be included in the fields provided for this purpose. How do I submit a 2-Page Paper? Before submitting your Paper, you are asked to create a profile, only one Paper* can be submitted through this profile. To submit a Paper, please login into your Congress profile and select "New Submission" button on the Overview page. In the Paper submission system, please follow the steps 1-4 to create and submit your Paper:
After an 2-Page Paper submission has been created, modifications can be made at any time until the submission deadline. After submission, the submitter will receive a confirmation email. This email will contain the submission reference number. Please refer to this reference number in all communications. *Note: Submitters to "Education in Mechanics" are allowed to submit 1 additional paper in another session or Mini-Symposium. Once submitted, can I still modify my Paper? After a 2-Page Paper has been created through the online submission system, modifications can be made (even after submission) until the deadline. After making your modifications, you need to submit your Paper. No modifications will be accepted after the submission deadline. How should I define the title of my Paper? A good Paper title is short, specific, representative and informative. It helps the reviewers categorize your 2-Page Paper, and if accepted, it may help Congress delegates find your session. The title should summarize your Paper without going into excessive details. Describe the topic clearly. Can I include a table, graph or image in my Paper? It is possible, but not mandatory, to include tables or graphs/images in the 2 Page Paper. Please create your table or upload your graph/image following the instructions in the 2-Page Paper template. How many co-authors can I include in the list of authors? You may include up to 10 co-authors per submission, and up to 10 affiliations. A person can be listed as a co-author if he/she meets ALL the following criteria:
Do I need to disclose information of any conflict of interest in my 2-Page Paper? If the Paper is accepted, the presenting authors are asked to disclose all financial and personal relationships between themselves and others that might be perceived by others as biasing their work. The Congress organizer asks that all presenting authors disclose any conflict of interest at the time of presentation for the benefit of Congress delegates. The purpose of this is to guarantee that all potential conflicts of interest are recognized and mechanisms to resolve them prior to the Congress are implemented. Material presented in your Paper should not violate any copyright laws. If figures/graphics/images have been taken from sources not copyrighted by the author, it is the author's sole responsibility to secure the rights from the copyright holder in writing to reproduce those figures/graphics/images for both worldwide print and web publication. All reproduction costs charged by the copyright holder must be borne by the author. Who selects the Papers and decides how they will be presented? All submitted papers will go through a peer-review process carried out by an international review committee. Each paper will be reviewed by at least three reviewers. The Scientific Program Committee makes the final selection of Papers to be included in the Congress program. The highest-scoring 2-Page Papers will be selected for presentation in oral or short talk with poster presentations. The majority of the short talk with poster presentations will be displayed in the Poster Section. How can I increase the chances for my Paper to be accepted? The methodology or study design presented in your Paper should be appropriate to address the purpose and objectives. Results should be clearly presented and support the conclusions. In addition, the findings should contribute to the advancement of knowledge and development in the field. If English is not your native language we strongly recommend that you have your Paper reviewed by a native English speaker working in your field before submission. When will I be notified if my paper submission has been successful? Notification of acceptance or decline will be sent to the submitting (corresponding) author by mid April 2016. I need a certificate that my Paper was accepted for the Congress. Who do I contact? To obtain certificates on Papers accepted to the Congress, please contact us by Who has the copyright for my 2-Page Paper after submission? The submission of the 2-Page Paper constitutes the authors’ consent to publish. If the 2-Page Paper is accepted, the authors agree that their 2-Page Paper can be published in the third party's website associated to the conference. The license allows third parties to share the published work (copy, distribute, transmit) and to adapt it for any purposes, under the condition that ICTAM 2016 and authors are given credit, and that in the event of reuse or distribution, the terms of this license are made clear. Authors retain the copyright of their submission, with first publication rights granted to the ICTAM 2016. Will there be a Congress Proceedings Book for ICTAM 2016? An electronic version of the Proceedings will be available free of charge on the Congress website. The traditional paper book will not be produced for ICTAM 2016. Where will my 2-Page Paper be published? If accepted, your 2-Page Paper may be published on the ICTAM 2016 Congress website, such as the program-at-a-glance, and other Congress materials, etc. How do I apply for the Young Researchers’ Travel Support? Applications for travel support can be submitted through the Paper Submission process. If you do not have all the documents required at the time that you submit your Paper, you can save submission and return to edit at a later date. Please note that all applications for travel support must be received by January 15, 2016. For more information, please visit the Congress Website. How do I apply for the IUTAM Bureau Award Prizes? Applications for IUTAM Bureau Prizes can be submitted through the Paper Submission process. If you do not have all the documents required at the time that you submit your Paper, you can save submission and return to edit at a later date. Please note that all applications for IUTAM Bureau Prizes must be received by January 15, 2016. For more information, please visit the Congress Website. How do I request an Invitation Letter? For any visa invitation letter requests, you will be able to submit your request during the online registration process which will open in early January 2016 once your registration has been paid in full. Where can I find the 2-Page Paper Templates? You may download the submission template as per the following: Word template: Download TeX template: Download Is there a Step by Step Guide to Submitting your 2-Page Paper? You may find instructions on how to submit your 2-Page Paper at this link: Download
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