Full paper submission

As accepted papers will be published on-line in the IEEE Xplore database the format of the papers must be prepared according to the IEEE guidelines, an example of which is given in the file “sample.pdf” below. Note that only papers that are IEEE Xplore compatible PDF files can be accepted. Thus, please follow the instructions in the guidelines below to prepare your manuscript in the correct manner. It is advised to use the IEEE PDF eXpress to check that your manuscript is IEEE Xplore compatible.

Manuscripts should be written in English and be a maximum of 4 pages long (including figures and references) for contributed papers and 6 pages long (including figures and references) for invited papers.

We ask all authors to use the IEEE PDF eXpress tool (below) before you submit your paper to ensure that your paper is IEEE Xplore-compatible. Please note that IEEE PDF eXpress only checks the compatibility of your paper; it is not a submission tool. Your paper should be submitted to the email address below.

Before your paper can be published a signed copyright transfer for needs to be submitted. This can be found here.

IEEE manuscript preparation guidelines

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The PDF file should be send as an e-mail attachment to BNMsubmission@gmail.com

Please mention the full contact details of the corresponding author in the e-mail body, including e-mail address and telephone number.

ISBNM 2006 has registered for use of a new IEEE tool:

The new IEEE Xplore® Requirements for PDF will be enforced as of 2005. All conference articles submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore must adhere to the IEEE Xplore PDF specification for compatibility.

IEEE PDF eXpress is a free service to IEEE conferences, allowing their authors to make IEEE Xplore-compatible PDFs (Conversion function) or to check PDFs that authors have made themselves for IEEE Xplore compatibility (PDF Check function).

Steps for submission:
1) Create your manuscript(s)
2) Proofread and check layout of manuscript (it is highly recommended that you do this BEFORE going to IEEE PDF eXpress)
3) Create IEEE PDF eXpress account
4) Upload source file(s) for Conversion; and/or PDF(s) for Checking
5) Use IEEE PDF eXpress to attain IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF(s). The site contains extensive instructions, resources, helpful hints, and access to technical support.
6) Submit final, IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF(s) [per the conference’s instructions]. The deadline is 18-Sep-2006.
IEEE PDF eXpress will be available on 11-Aug-2006.

IEEE PDF eXpress: http://216.228.1.34/pdfexpress/log.asp
Conference ID: isbnm06

1. Access the IEEE PDF eXpress site
First-time users: a. Click “New Users - Click Here”.b. Enter isbnm06 for the Conference ID, your email address, and choose a new password. Continue to enter information as prompted. c. You will receive online and email confirmation of successful account setup.
Previous users, but using it the first time for a new conference: a. Enter isbnm06 for the Conference ID, your email address, and enter the password you used for your old account. b. When you click “Login”, you’ll receive an error saying you need to set up an account. Simply click “Continue”. By entering your previously used email address and password combination, you will enable your old account for access to this new conference. c. Check that the contact information is still valid, and click “Submit”.d. You will receive online and email confirmation of successful account setup.
Returning users: a. Enter isbnm06 for the Conference ID, email address and password.
2. For each conference paper, click “Create New Title”.
3. Enter identifying text for the paper (title is recommended but not required)
4. Click “Submit PDF for Checking” or “Submit Source Files for Conversion”
5. Indicate platform, source file type (if applicable), click Browse and navigate to file, and click “Upload File”. You will receive online and email confirmation of successful upload
6. You will receive an email with your Checked PDF or IEEE PDF eXpress-converted PDF attached. If you submitted a PDF for Checking, the email will show if your file passed or failed.
See your options here.

IEEE PDF eXpress converts the following file types to PDF: Rich Text Format, Freelance, (La)TeX (DVI and all support files required)*, PageMaker, FrameMaker, QuarkXpress*, Word Pro, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect
*For documents created in formats that do not embed source files, include all support files with the final manuscript in a folder. Put this folder in a compressed archive for submission. If it is possible to embed images in the source document, you should do so to avoid potential issues, such as missing graphics.

IMPORTANT: A DVI (DeVice Independent file) is required for LaTeX conversions, in addition to all associated image files. Make sure that your LaTeX system can output a DVI, otherwise it cannot be converted. Be sure also to check that your images are properly referenced, and that DVI can handle the image file types used (DVI does not handle some newer image types, such as *.png).

Full paper submission

IEEE manuscript preparation guidelines

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IEEE PDF eXpress: http://216.228.1.34/pdfexpress/log.asp Conference ID: isbnm06

IEEE PDF eXpress: http://216.228.1.34/pdfexpress/log.asp
Conference ID: isbnm06