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PowerAfrica 2007 AUTHOR'S KIT


To prepare and submit the final version of a paper for inclusion in the conference proceedings, authors must perform ALL the subsequent activities:

  1. prepare the final manuscript
  2. prepare the electronic version of the final manuscript
  3. prepare the copyright transfer form
  4. send the electronic version of the final manuscript
  5. send the copyright transfer form

 

  1. Prepare the final version of the manuscript according to the guidelines given below. Please, follow them carefully to ensure inclusion of your paper in the proceedings. For your convenience, the guidelines are made available in the following formats:

2.      HTML: the guidelines in HTML format can be read and printed directly from your network browser.

3.      RTF: the skeleton for your paper in RTF format with macros for Microsoft Word can be downloaded and used to type your manuscript in the desired format.

4.      LATEX and LaTeX Hints: the LaTex macro style file can be downloaded and referenced in your LaTex file to obtain the desired format.

For your convenience, a sample paper indicating the text appearance is provided in the following formats:

PDF: an example of a paper in the PDF format

WORD: an example of a paper in the PDF format

 

REMEMBER: the final version of a paper in PDF format cannot exceed 8 pages. At least one author should submit the registration form to the conference secretariat before 11 May 2007.

  1. An electronic version of the final manuscript must be generated for the conference proceedings.

    From the final manuscript formatted as instructed above, authors must generate the electronic version in PDF (Portable Document) format that is compatible with the IEEE Explore database.

    Only searchable, indexed PDF files will be accepted. NO scanned documents or documents sent from a digital sender will be accepted.  You MUST create the pdf file directly from your word processing software.
    Complete detailed guidelines and requirements for PDF generation are available here.

Software (freeware) that you may use to convert your document to PDF format (that complies with IEEE XPLORE format) is CutePDF.

 

Name your PDF file with the conference name, PowerAfrica, the paper identifier number, and the last name of the contact author. For example, if the contact author is Dr. Vincente and the paper identifier is 1035, the PDF file should be PowerAfrica-1035-vincente.pdf

You should check the correctness of your PDF file before submitting it electronically.  If you have any problem, please contact the PC Chair .

  1. Fill in and sign the IEEE Copyright Transfer form. For your convenience, it is made available in various formats below

    PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required)

    Word Document

    Print (handwrite) your paper number (e.g., PowerAfrica 2007-1035) in the upper right corner of the form.

    Fill in the paper title and the names of all authors. In the "IEEE Publication Title" type "PES PowerAfrica 2007 Proceedings".

    Sign your name in the space for "Author/Authorized Agent for Joint Authors" or in the space for "Authorized Signature". Print (handwrite) your name below your signature.

    Print (handwrite) the date in the "Date" field.

    If applicable, the "U.S. Government Employee Certification" and the "Crown Copyright Certification" should be also filled and signed.

    The IEEE is enforcing strict copyright rules. The forms should be handwritten since NO electronic forms and signatures will not be accepted. Once the form is completed it can be faxed or e-mail to the conference secretariat as explained in step 5.

    NO PAPER WILL BE PUBLISHED WITHOUT THE SIGNED COPYRIGHT FORM.

  1. Send the electronic version of the final manuscript for inclusion in the proceedings by 11 MAY 2007 to powerafrica@gmail.com

    Send the PDF file by email as an attachment, to powerafrica@gmail.com.  The subject line of the email transmission MUST contain the paper identifier number, and the first 4 words in the title of the paper.     For example if your paper identifier number is 1035 and the title of your paper is "Multisensor Classification for Innovative Laser Material Processing Units", then the subject line should read 1035-Multisensor Classification for Innovative. This email address should ONLY be used for paper submission, and not for any other purpose.  Any correspondence with the conference organizers should be addressed to

To verify that your manuscript has been received by the conference secretariat, check the PAPER STATUS section at the bottom of this page: when the manuscript has been correctly received, its title will be listed there. Please, allow three (3) working days before checking the status of your manuscript. If your paper does not appear, DO NOT resubmit it. Contact the PC Chair and wait for instructions.

Send ONLY PDF files.

  1. Send the signed Copyright Transfer form by 11 MAY 2005 to the conference secretariat by fax, or via email (scanned form is OK):

    Remember that your paper cannot be included in the conference proceedings without the signed IEEE Copyright Transfer form.

    Due to new IEEE regulations, the author who signed the copyright transfer form or the presenter will be required to resign this form at the conference because the original handwritten signature must be filed with the IEEE Headquarters.