Author Instructions

Extended Abstract Deadline: Monday, February 6, 2012

Online Paper Submission is now available

Note: Abstracts are to be submitted as 2-page IEEE papers.
See this example that should be used as a template for all abstract submissions.

Authors will be notified of paper acceptance soon thereafter.

All accepted abstracts for poster and oral presentations
will be published as is in IEEE format.

IMPORTANT FORMS Please note the following information prior to writing or submitting a paper. Each guideline must be observed in order for your paper to be reviewed. Sample Document (PDF) Sample Document (DOC) IEEE Copyright Form (PDF)

All papers must be submitted electronically in pdf format. Your graphics should follow the following format:

• TIFF image
• 600 dpi (1 bit/sample) for line art (graphics, charts, drawing or tables)
• 220 dpi for photos and gray scale images

Please follow the formatting used in the sample document and download the IEEE copyright form -- see links at right for all documents. Our paper submission page will allow you to submit information on the paper title, authors, and abstract.

Complete all required fields in the proper format when registering your paper. Be sure to input the 200-word abstract describing the basic principles of the paper in the area provided online. You can "cut and paste" the abstract paragraph from your paper into this area. This paragraph will be used in describing your paper in the Final Program.

There is no fee for paper submission.

Reminders:

Authors are responsible for submitting their paper in the required format. All papers that are accepted will be published as submitted by the Author. The Conference is NOT responsible for editing or correcting errors in the paper.

Checklist of tasks to be completed by author for paper submission and conference registration:

1.	Register your attendance for the conference.
2.	Prior to submitting your abstract, please make sure that your paper is compliant with IEEE standards by passing the IEEE Format checker located at http://www.pdf-express.org/log.asp (conference ID nebec12x). Only papers that pass the IEEE Format checker will be accepted to the conference.
3.	Submit your abstract.
4.	Send a signed IEEE copyright form to: Iyad Obeid, PhD 1947 N 12th Street College of Engineering Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 Or scan the form and email it to nebec2012@temple.edu . Or fax the form to 215-204-5960.
5.	Authors will be notified of paper acceptance in late February.