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Instructions for Authors

 

Abstract/Summary

In order for your paper to be considered for inclusion in an ARFTG Conference, you must electronically submit an Abstract and paper Summary as described below by the publicized deadline. 

ABSTRACT: The abstract must provide the following information on a single page (8.5" x 11"):

  • TITLE
  • AUTHOR OR AUTHORS
  • AUTHORS' AFFILIATIONS
  • TEXT
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
    Please include the contact's name, postal address, phone number, and e-mail address.

SUMMARY: A 500 word minimum summary with supporting illustrations must follow the Abstract. The Summary should explain the contribution and provide sufficient technical content and details to enable proper evaluation (see Criteria for Evaluation below).

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: The Abstract/Summary and related figures and tables must be submitted as a single electronic file following the guidelines listed here:

  • Page Size: 8.5" x 11"
  • First Page: Abstract
  • Following pages: Summary with figures, illustrations, and tables
  • PDF formatted File Preferred; Microsoft Word acceptable

This submission should be performed by submitting the Abstract & Summary to

http://www.mtt-tpms.org/symposia_v6/ARFTG/start.html.  

This address automatically routes the submission to the appropriate reviewing committee.

Criteria for Evaluation

  • Previously unpublished material
  • Originality
  • Interest to ARFTG membership
  • Compatibility with Conference topic
  • Clear and explicit summary supported by quantitative information and references
  • Timeliness of submission

Acceptance

All authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection within two weeks after the abstract submission deadline. Accepted papers must be prepared and submitted on time for publication.

For Authors of Accepted Papers

Authors of accepted papers must prepare their manuscripts following the Instructions for Authors of Accepted Papers.  Authors of accepted papers for the Spring Conference will also be invited to submit an extended version of their paper for publication in the

  Special Symposium Issue of the IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques.