ICTACT Journal Template
ICTACT Journal Template
Guidelines to Authors
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3.4 SECTION HEADINGS Clearly label all graphs with proper units, axes titles, and
scales. Check that the resolution is adequate to reveal the
A maximum of 3 level headings should be used. Every word important detail in the figure. Please check your paper on a
in a heading must be capitalized except for prepositions and black and white hardcopy and ensure that the images used are
conjunctions. clear and all text labels are legible.
3.4.1 First Order Heading: Captions of a single line must be centered whereas multi-line
A First order heading must be 12pt bold, Times New Roman, captions must be justified.
left justified and numbered (1,2,3,…). Each word must be
capitalized except prepositions and conjunctions. Note: A copy of tables and figures which are used has to be
3.4.2. Second Order Heading: sent separately along with the soft copy of the manuscript (with
figures and tables).
A Second order heading must be 11pt bold, Times New
Roman, left justified and numbered (2.1, 2.2, 2.3,…). Each 3.6 CITATIONS
word must be capitalized except prepositions and conjunctions.
3.4.3 Third Order Heading: All sources cited in the text must be listed in the References.
References are sequentially numbered as they appear in the
A Third order heading must be 10pt bold, italic, Times New article. Reference numbers are indicated in square brackets.
Roman, left justified and numbered (3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3,…). The When referring to a reference item, enclose the citation number
first letter of each word must be capitalized except prepositions in square brackets, for example [1]. Multiple references are each
and conjunctions. It must end with a colon. numbered with separate brackets, for example [3], [5] and in
case of series references [2]–[7]. Types of references are as
3.5 FIGURES AND TABLES follows:
Each table should have its own short title above the table and • For a journal article, refer [1]
right after the number of the table. Tables are numbered
• For a book, refer [2]
consecutively from the beginning of the article using Arabic
numerals. In general, tables should fit within one column of the • For a conference paper, refer [3]
two-column format. However, it is acceptable on occasions, to • For a thesis, refer [4]
make the table cover the entire width of the page. • For a technical report, refer [5]
Figures include pictures, drawings and graphs of the article.
• For a online source, refer [6]
Just like tables, figures are numbered sequentially using Arabic
numerals. However, the titles for figures are BELOW the figure • For a patent, refer [7]
(unlike tables). Figures may also be of such a size that they • For a magazine article, refer [8]
cannot fit within a column of the two-column format. If that is
the case, then the figure may spread across the page. Figures 4. CONCLUSION
should appear within the body of the article in close proximity to
the text that is referred to. Authors are requested to ensure that best efforts are made to
retain the appearance of their manuscripts in the given template.
Papers not in accordance with these guide lines and manuscripts
6 with number of mistakes will have to be rejected. The editorial
committee may make some limited changes in the manuscript if
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needed.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (12 pt bold)
3 Series 1
Series 2 The heading of this section must not be numbered. You may
2 wish to thank those who have supported you and your work.
Series 3
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REFERENCES (12 pt bold)
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[2] Griffin Jr., A. C. 1997. Cotton Ginners' Handbook.
Fig.1. A Sample Chart Agricultural Handbook No. 503. Washington, D.C.: USDA.
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[3] M. Wegmuller, J. P. von der Weid, P. Oberson, and N. Gisin, [6] NSC. 2001. Injury Facts Online. Itasca, Ill.: National Safety
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[4] Clancey, W. J. 1979. Transfer of Rule-Based Expertise [7] Moulton, R. K. 1992. Method for on-site cleaning of
through a Tutorial Dialogue. Ph.D. diss., Dept. of Com-puter contaminant filters in livestock housing facilities. U.S. Patent
Science, Stanford Univ. No. 32455986.
[5] Rice, J. 1986. Poligon: A System for Parallel Problem [8] W.; Clancey, W. J.; and Rennels, G. R. 1983. Strategic
Solving, Technical Report, KSL-86-19, Dept. of Computer Explanations in Consultation. The International Journal of
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