Submitting Manuscripts

All conference speakers and individuals presenting posters are invited to submit their manuscripts to be published in the conference proceedings.

NOTE: Microsoft Word is the preferred and requested software for manuscripts. Latex will also be acceptable if necessary.

Submission Deadline: January 15, 2008

Steps for Submission:

  1. Complete your manuscript in Word or Latex using the guidelines and/or templates provided below.
Microsoft Word Latex2e

Formatting Instructions and Guidelines (PDF File)

File Template (dot file)

Template Read Me file (PDF)

Formatting Instructions and Guidelines (PDF File)

The LATEX2e class file and the sample coded files are located on the Publisher's Web site in ZIP format. Click here to download this file.

Read Me File for samples/template (PDF)

The length of your manuscript is determine as follows:

25-minute presentation - 10 pages or less
20-minute presentation - 8 pages or less
15-minute presentation - 6 pages or less
Poster presentation only - 3 pages or less

  1. E-mail your manuscript in Word or Latex format AND in PDF format to fission@orau.org. by January 15, 2008. Also include all graphic/image files with this message. These files must follow the guidelines in the Illustrations and images section of the format guidelines above.

Due to publishing limitations and costs, colour illustrations and images are limited. If you would like your illustration or image in colour, please request permission prior to submission. To request permission, provide a brief justification of the need for a colour image via e-mail to fission@orau.org.

Any questions on manuscripts and/or the guidelines and directions above should be sent to fission@orau.org. Your questions will be answered as soon as possible.