Paper template

ICSBE 2014 Instructions to Authors

A. Auther1*, B. Auther2 and C. Author3
1
University of PQR, City, Country
2
University of STU, City, Country
3
University of XYZ, City, Country
*E-Mail: Corresponding author @ pqr.com, TP: +94975500500
Abstract:
These instructions give authors guidelines for preparing papers for the International
Conference on Sustainable Built Environment ICSBE 2014. Use this document as a template if you are using
Microsoft Word 97 or later version. Otherwise, use this document as a guideline. Define all symbols used in
the abstract. Do not cite references in the abstract.
Keywords:

About four key words or phrases in alphabetical order, separated by commas.

1.

Introduction

This document provides instructions to authors for

preparing full papers for the International
Conference on Sustainable Built Environment
ICSBE 2014 and acts as the basic template for
modifying the text and expanding to form papers in
the required format.

2.

Information

Papers must be original research / technical papers

based on research by the author(s) or original
articles of Professional or Technical interest related
to the themes of the conference.
Papers should be ethically presented and should
not contain any derogatory remark/s on any person
or organization.
Less than 300 words abstract should be provided as
indicated.
The language to be used is English. It is preferable
that International System of Units (SI) be used. If
other units are used, relevant SI unit should be
given within brackets or in a supplementary dual
unit table.

Size of the paper composed in the required format

is limited to eight (8) pages.
3.2
Font, Margins
The Font for general text should be Times New
Roman with 11-point size. Main headings shall be
with the same font of 12-point size, bolded while
sub headings shall be 11-point size, bolded. Main
and sub headings should be numbered in the
manner adopted in this paper.
Margins shall be 20 mm all around except at the
top of the first page and an additional binding
gutter of 10 mm on the appropriate edge. Width of
a text column shall be 75 mm with a space of 10
mm in between.
3.3
Order of presentation
The author is free to name headings according to
the context and content of the paper. However, it is
preferable to have main headings in the order;
Introduction, Hypothesis, Verification, ..,
Conclusions, Acknowledgement and References.
All references should be cited in the main text.
Acknowledgements and References should not be
given a paragraph number.

Name(s) and Affiliations of Author(s) should also

be provided as indicated. The communication
details (e-mail address, telephone number) of the
corresponding author should be provided.

The format should be the format described in this

document and given in this template. Authors are
advised not to use headers, footers or foot notes.

Papers will be forwarded to two appropriate

referees
for
evaluation
and
comments.
Corresponding Author will be provided with
comments of referees on the paper. Attended
amendments/corrections will be re-directed to the
referees for concurrence. After amendments are
completed in consultation with the Editorial staff
to the satisfaction of the referees, the author should
submit the camera ready paper. The same format
should be used for the camera ready papers.

4.

On matters regarding publications, decision of the

Editor / the Editorial Board is the final.

3.

Format

3.1
Proceedings, Paper size
The conference proceedings will be published in
standard book (170mm x245 mm) size with twocolumn layout for text. Diagrams and tables should
be in portrait orientation with either one or two
column width.
2

Presentation

Tables, figures and equations should be provided

as appropriate and as indicated in this document.
4.1
Tables
Tables should be either one or two column width in
portrait orientation. Each table should be
sequentially numbered and titled above its top,
e.g.: Table 1: Mechanical properties of materials.
All the tables should be cited in the main text.
4.2
Figures
Figures should be either one or two column width
in portrait orientation. Photographs should be
included as Figures and should be preferably
scanned (at 100 dpi) in jpeg format. Each figure
should be sequentially numbered and titled below;
e.g.: Figure 1: Compressive testing samples. All
the figures should be cited in the main text.
4.3

Equations

Equations should be separated from the text and

identified by consecutive numbers placed at the far
right side of the line within brackets.

manner so as to comply with internationally

accepted standards.

Y = mx + C

Acknowledgement

....(1)

4.4
Citations
References should be cited within square brackets
in the main text. (e.g.: [1], Wu et al. [2]). Authors
should adhere to the formats given in the reference
list (Times New Roman - 10 pt.). Reference should
be listed and numbered as per the order in the main
text.

Please provide a short acknowledgement.

1.

Abesekara, A. B., Sriwardane, R., Design and

Construction of Buildings, 4th ed., Publisher,
City, 1996, pp. 224-236.

5.

2.

Jaya, B., Maekawa, K., and Kamura, H., Stress

intensity variation in notched steel elements, J.
of Eng., Publisher, Vol. 04, No. 04, pp. 46-54,
1999.

3.

http://www.pnd.ac.lk, Visited, 04th July 2000.

Conclusions

ICSBE Editorial board expects that the guidelines

presented in this document assist the authors to
present their papers in a logical and coherent

References