RECOMB2001 Preparation and Submission Instructions of final Manuscripts


    This web page contains the guidelines and pertinent information for the submission of final versions of extended abstracts accepted for the Fifth Annual International Conference on Computational Molecular Biology (RECOMB'2001).

    Checklist:

    • Prepare your manuscript as explained below. Do not forget that
      • there is a 10 page limit on the complete manuscript.
      • you must leave sufficient space in the lower left cornenr of the first colum (for ACM Copyright information)
    • BOTH a hard copy AND an emailed electronic version must arrive by January 5, 2001.
    • What to send via mail:
      • Hard copy
      • Signed copyright agreement
      • A check, in case you purchase extra pages
    • What to email:
      • A Postscript or PDF version

    Camera-ready format

    The format is specified in here. The main points are:
    • 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

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    • 2-column. (This means two vertical columns of type running down the page. For example, Science uses 3-column format. Nature uses 3-column for its news and views and 2-column for articles.)

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    • No page numbers.

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    • Font: English Times or Times Roman , minimum 9 pt.

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    • Margins:
      • Column width: 3.33"
      • 2 column gutter: .33"
      • Left and Right Margin: from edge .75"
      • Top margin: .75"
      • Bottom margin: 1.00"
      • Copyright space on 1st page: lower left column 1"
    • No color figures. The proceedings will be reproduced in black and white and color figures will reproduce at low quality.

    • Template files to help you conform to this style:
      • Latex2e style file (Sample)
      • Latex2e alternate style file
      • (Sample)
      • Word document template
         


     

    Submission Procedure

    • Submission must be both by mail and electronic.
    • Your paper MUST arrive by January 5, 2001 in order to be included in the proceedings. This deadline applies both to electronic submission and to the printed copy.

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      Electronic Submission

      • Electronic submissions should be sent in postscript or PDF to recomb2001@gmd.de.
      • The subject line should contain the name of the authors.
      • The postscript file should be included as an attachment using a MIME mailer (e.g., netscape, outlook, eudora, pine).

      Hardcopy Submission

      • Even if you submit an electornic version, you must submit a hardcopy of the manuscript.
      • Please submit a camera-ready copy produced on a high-resolution output device of your manuscript.
      • Sign the first author's name and write the page number by pencil on the back of each page.
      • Do not use staples, paper clips, or anything that will bend, fold, punch holes through or leave marks on the paper.
      • The ACM copyright form must be signed and returned with your paper. ACM will not publish any paper that is not accompanied by a signed copyright form. In those cases where there is more than one author per paper, the first-named (assumed senior) author only must sign. Faxed signed forms are not acceptable.
      • If you are using extra pages, your manuscript must be accomponied by a check or money order in US dollars made to "ACM/RECOMB'2001". You may purchase up to 2 extra pages at $200 per page.
      • Please mail your paper, signed copyright form, and if applicable, page charge payments to:

         
        Dr. Ralf Zimmer
        GMD - German National Research Center for Information Technology
        Schloss Birlinghoven
        D-53754 Sankt Augustin
        Germany
         
        Phone: (+49)-2241-14-2818
        Fax: (+49)-2241-14-2656
        ralf.zimmer@gmd.de
         

    Last revision Dec. 14, 2000.

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