Information and Guidelines for Abstract

Large emphasis is put on the abstracts and its contents as it is the bases for the the decision to accept or decline the paper.
In submitting the abstract, the author needs to specify that the abstract is submitted for consideration to the IAMOT2010 as either:

Paper and presentation, for which the author will make a presentation, the abstract will appear in the Book of Abstracts (BOA), and the paper will be published in the proceedings, or
Presentation only, for which the author will make a presentation, and the abstract will appear in the BOA

Criteria for judging the abstract and its suitability to the conference include:

Proper English
Relevance of the abstract topic to MOT and/or the conference theme (value of the paper to the conference attendees)
Abstract structure
Contribution to the MOT field
Research Methodology
Findings/ results/ outcome

Hence suggested guidelines for the abstracts are*:

Title:

The title should be short (6 to 8 words or less), however, reflective to the paper contents and objectives. Titles need not be too descriptive nor be very specific.

Introduction:

One paragraph introducing the topic and highlighting its importance. The introduction may summarize the previous research or related experience (Literature search). The introduction should end with a clear statement of the objective of the paper/ presentation. A statement such as "In this paper/ presentation we introduce a model for …..", or "In this paper/ presentation we report on our experience in …", ..etc.

Methodology:

One paragraph describing the approach/ methodology used to achieve the paper objectives. This may include, model, analysis, survey, experience, interviews, ..etc.

Findings/ Results/ Outcome:

One paragraph summarizing the findings resulting from applying the methodology. Statements such as "We achieve xx% reduction in …." is suitable

Conclusion:

One paragraph/ statement stating the contribution and benefits of the paper (presentation) to the field and/or the conference attendees. Recommended actions, extensions, expansions of the study, ..etc. may be included in this paragraph.

* In the abstract, you should not include the headers "Title", "Introduction", ..etc.

Selecting "Submit Abstract" will take you to EDAS system to create a new account or to login an existing one. From this point on answer to the posted questions including your abstract.

Please abide by the published deadlines. Do not delay the submission to the last minute to allow ample time for reviewing and response.

Paper Submission

Selecting “Upload Manuscript” will take you to EDAS. You have to have an EDAS account and an accepted abstract for IAMOT 2010 to upload your manuscript. Uploading a manuscript is a straightforward procedure. It is advisable that you upload your manuscript in MS-word and in pdf. EDAS will allow you to upload new version(s) of your paper until the posted deadline.

Click here for "Instructions for Typing Manuscript(s) for IAMOT Conference Proceedings"

Abstract submission deadline was November 1st, 2009.

No more abstract submission will be accepted after that