Instructions for Preparing manuscripts to be published in

 

RMBS-ISA Conference Proceedings for RMBS 2004

 

Your finished manuscript must be submitted camera ready to the Program Chair and must be received by Monday, January 26, 2004.  Both a hardcopy manuscript and electronic copy (MS Word or PDF format) must be provided.  A completed registration form and registration fee of the primary author must accompany the manuscript.  Any applicable extra page charges must accompany the manuscript (see “length” below).  The regular registration fee is $225.00, while the student registration fee is $100.00.  On-site registration is $250.00.  A completed ISA “Intent to Present” form must also accompany your manuscript. 

 

Send your completed hardcopy manuscript, electronic copy of manuscript, registration fee of primary author and “Intent to Present” form to:

 

Dr. Sue James
Department of Mechanical Engineering
1374 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1374;

phone (970) 491-2842; fax (970) 491-3827
e-mail: Susan.James@Colostate.edu

or

Dr. Harry Valenta, Jr.
Biomedical Research Associates, LLC
19042 East Oxford Drive
Aurora CO 80013;

phone & fax=(303) 690-9688
email: hvalenta@earthlink.net

 

Follow the formatting instructions below.  Papers that do not comply may not be printed in the proceedings:

 

Copies:  Submit one unstapled camera-ready original and one stapled copy (three for student paper entries) of the manuscript by January 26, 2004.  Also include an electronic copy of the manuscript in MS Word or PDF format.

 

Length:  Papers are limited to six pages MAXIMUM including figures, tables, and references.  Each page over the six-page limit will entail an additional charge of $100 per page payable with the manuscript submission.  If the extra page charge is not submitted with the manuscript, the paper will not be included in the proceedings. 

 

Page Numbering:  Mark your page numbers on the back of the top right corner of each paper using a non-photo blue pencil.  Do not type or write the page numbers with a regular pen or pencil. 

 

Style:  Follow the previous RMBS-ISA Proceedings style or the IEEE Transactions style.  Use separate sections for Abstract, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgments, and References.

 

Keywords:  Include up to 10 keywords in the body of your abstract to allow retrieval by electronic media software.

 

Abstract:  Include appropriate keywords in the body of your abstract to allow retrieval by electronic media software. 

 

References:  Number references in their text order using square brackets.  Place citations at the end of the text using IEEE Transactions format.  Do not include any references with the citation “to be published” or “submitted.”  If the citation is a “personal communication,” include the source’s name, affiliation, and full postal address.

 

Paper Size:  Use 216 x 279 mm (8.5” x 11”) bond paper.

 

Layout:  Center the title, authors’ names, affiliations (with full postal addresses) spanning the entire page.  Use a style similar to that shown on the sample page.

 

Margins:  Leave 28.7 mm (1-1/8”) margins at the top and bottom and 19 mm (3/4”) on the left and right sides.

 

Type Font, Style and Size:  Use Times New Roman Regular (the font on this text) or a close equivalent, 18 point bold capital letters for the title, 14 point bold capital letters for section titles, and 12 point characters for the text.

 

Printer:  Produce the paper in black ink using a high quality laser printer or typewriter.  Dot matrix print does not copy well and will not be accepted.  No paper will be accepted by e-mail or FAX. 

 

Figures:  Paste figures where needed, if necessary, spanning the entire width of the page within the allowable margins.  Number and provide a caption for each figure.  Do not use characters smaller than 8 point.  Do not submit poor quality photocopies or color photos.

 

Publishing your paper is a team effort involving RMBS volunteers, ISA staff, professional publishers, and most important—you, the author.  Please comply with these guidelines.  This will ensure a quality, professional RMBS-ISA publication.  Thank you.

 

2004 Program Co-Chairs:

 

Dr. Sue James
Department of Mechanical Engineering
1374 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1374;

phone (970) 491-2842; fax (970) 491-3827
e-mail: Susan.James@Colostate.edu

Dr. Harry Valenta, Jr.
Biomedical Research Associates, LLC
19042 East Oxford Drive
Aurora CO 80013;

phone & fax=(303) 690-9688
email: hvalenta@earthlink.net