| HMS CODE: ________ |
| AUTHOR: ________ |
| TITLE: ________ |
DUE DATE July 7, 2004 |
Please direct inquiries and correspondence regarding HMS2004 Proceedings
to the HMS2004 Secretariat . For registration and conference information
see the registration form in this kit or contact the
HMS2004 Secretariat or the HMS2004 web site:
Agostino Bruzzone, HMS Secretariat
via C.Colombo 68/3
17019 Varazze, Italy
Tel +39 019 97 398 / +39 010 353 2275 - FAX +39 019 97 600
E-mail agostino@itim.unige.it
URL http://st.itim.unige.it/hms2004 (forupdates)
A) Complete the Camera-Ready copy of the paper respecting
Typographical requirements and Review comments
B) Print with high quality the camera-ready in one original
plus 3 copies
C) Complete the form : LIST OF AUDIO VISUAL NEEDS
D) Complete the form : AUTHOR'S BIOGRAPHY
E) Complete the form : TRANSFER OF COPYRIGHT
F) Complete the form : REGISTRATION FORM
(check for best convenient solution for multiplepapers
and for extra page additional payments).
G) Complete the PAYMENT and make a copy of your bank order/checque
as payment confirmation to be included in your pakcage.
H) Write a Computer Disk with: WORD and TEXT copy of the paper
(HTML copy of the paper optional)
Name the files based on your paper code (i.e.hms00_1.doc)
Put a Label on the disk with your paper code
H) Prepare a package including for each paper :
1 original camera ready copy
3 copies
1 disk with the files (DON'T SEND EMAIL PACKAGES!!!)
1 Registration FORM & Payment Confirmation
1 Transfert of Copyright FORM
1 Audiovisal Needs FORM
1 Biography FORM
I) POST (by fast post or courier) the package in order to
dispach all the material before July 7, 2004 to:
Agostino G. Bruzzone
via C.Colombo 68/3
17019 Varazze
ITALY
J) Complete the Hotel Reservation Form and fax it DIRECTLY
TO THE HOTEL
The enclosed author kit is provided to aid you in preparing your paper
for publication in the Proceedings which will be distributed atthe
conference. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
PAGE LIMITS : The page limit for manuscripts is ten (10) pages (included
in the author registration fee). Additional pages will be assessedat
$75 per page. Please see the enclosed registration form for any further
registration information.
MULTIPLE PAPERS : If you are presenting multiple papers please see
enclosed author registration form for further information.
We have enclosed some guidelines you will find helpful as you prepare
your oral presentation for the conference. Please note the list of
audio-visual equipment which will be available for your use at the
conference. If you require any other equipment, you must advise uswell
in advance and you are responsible for the cost. We will try to
accommodate your needs without extra cost to you, but special orders
may be charged directly to you.
ITEMS WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY FINAL PAPER SUBMISSIONS
MANUSCRIPT
Your manuscript of ten (10) pages or less in required format, on
high-quality bond paper. Manuscripts exceeding the page limits will
only be accepted with payment of the excess page charge of U.S. $75
per page.
PHOTOCOPIES
Two (2) photocopies must be included with the original manuscript.
(There is a U.S. $2.00 per page copying fee, if the copies are notsent
with the manuscript. For example, if your manuscript is 6 pages, the
copying fee for 3 copy sets would be $36.00).
DISK SUPPORT
A Computer DISK with file copy of your paper must be included
with the full original paper in WORD/TEXT format (if possible include
also an addition a copy in HTML format).
The file name must be based on the paper code with as explained by
the following example:
Paper code HMS2004_24 => hms2004_24.doc, hms2004_24.html
(image files) hms2004_24_fig_1.html
Paper code hms2004_24_1 => hms2004_24_1.doc, hms2004_24_1.html
Eventually zip the material by using Win Zip
This material will be used for the inclusion of the paper
in the CD-ROM of the event.
Please label the disk with your name and HMS2004 paper code(s).
REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT
Payment of the fees is a requirement of having your paper publishedin
the proceedings. If your paper and your payment are being processed
separately, please include a note with registration form indicating
such. The Advance Registration fee is associated with publication of
the paper and is NOT REFUNDABLE, but is transferable to the designee
who will present your paper at the conference. Authors of published
manuscripts must pay the full registration fee.
TRANSFER OF COPYRIGHT FORM
We require as a condition for acceptance of papers that all authors
execute the copyright transfer to DIP UNIGE. Please note that by signing the form you are simply giving
your permission to DIP to publish the paper. For this reason, thereis
no problem if the material is already in the public domain, such as
work done with government support. The DIP controls the commercial use of material we publish, while
you or your company retain the right to reuse the work, in whole orin
part.
SPECIAL A/V REQUESTS
Please take a moment to include this information with your paper. An
overhead (one will be in every room) is available at no charge.
All other special requests require payment up front
for their rental fees. For those who prefer to use a
laptop computer for their presentation, an SVGA projection system will
be available for a rental fee of $100 per session. Availability is
limited, and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. We
cannot guarantee that special A/V requests beyond the above listedwill
be available at the time of the conference without prior notification
and payment. At the conference, you will be required to pay for any
equipment at the Registration Desk at time of request.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
A brief note about you for use as introductory material by your session
leader at the conference.
All material should include the HMS Paper ID Code (e.g., 2600, 9820,
etc.) the organization is not responsible for correspondence or
forms submitted without this code.
When writing this code on your actual manuscript, do so on the back
of each page.
Thank you for your interest and cooperation. We hope that you will find
participation in the conference professionally stimulating and
rewarding. If you have any questions regarding the conference or your
paper submittal, please call or write us.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CAMERA-READY MANUSCRIPT TO THE
HMS SECRETARIAT UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE PROPER COMPANY,
GOVERNMENT, OR SECURITY CLEARANCE.
THANK YOU.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPT
Because of the proliferation of laser printers, DIP feels it is now
possible to achieve high-quality, camera-ready copy on standard A4
(Authors outside the Europe may use standard 8 1/2" 11" sheets).
The Proceedings will be created directly from the manuscripts submitted
by authors.
It is important to note that the appearance of your paper in the
Proceedings will depend largely upon the care you take in preparing
the original manuscript and graphic material. The organizationis
not responsible for replacing or correcting papers or pages.
Please be sure your camera-ready paper is free of typographical errors
and omissions before sending it to the HMS Secretariat.
TYPING AND LAYOUT SHEETS
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SAMPLE PRINTOUT FOR GUIDELINES ON MARGINS, LAYOUT
STYLE, ETC.
1. Manuscripts must be typed two columns to a page. Use one side of
sheet only.
2. For 100% size: Your text should be no smaller than 8 point type,
and no larger than 10 point. Choose a standard font.
It is acceptable to use a printer that produces typewriter-quality
print-out. Use any good quality bond paper. Printout from many dot
matrix printers does not reproduce well and is therefore generally
NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Please do not use a dot matrix printer unless it provides good, clear,
dark print. Again, use a new ribbon.
3. The text need to be justified (squared on the right and also on theleft).
4. Text should be single-spaced, with double spacing between
paragraphs, and with a 5-space paragraph indentation.
5. Manuscript pages must be kept clean. Bad erasure marks, strikeovers
(even with correction paper), or smudges will show up in the printed
volume. In the case of an error, new lines or paragraphs may be pasted
over old areas, if the length is the same. Correction paint may alsobe
used if applied carefully and completely.
6. The title and author information should be centered.
HEADINGS
TITLE OF PAPER
Type the title in capital letters, centered on the page horizontally,
1" from the top edge of the first page. Space down three lines, then
type the name of the author (first name first), author business or
school affiliation, complete address, and e-mail using upper and lower
case letters. Make it a complete mailing address, for example,
PLEASE include your AFFILIATION and EMAIL in the paper.
A GENERAL MODEL OF INFORMATION TRANSFER
Mary M. Doe and John J. Smith
Department of Computer Science
University of Anytown
Anytown, California 92000
E-mail Errore. Il segnalibro non è definito.
ABSTRACT
After Keyword Listing, begin each paper with an abstract (100-200
words) that summarizes the topic and important results presented
in the paper.
Start with the abstract heading, typed in caps, beginning with the
left-hand margin. Underline or bold the heading. Skip a line space,
then begin the abstract.
MAJOR HEADINGS
Type in capitals, beginning flush with left-hand margin. Underlineor
bold. Skip a line space, then begin text.
Subheadings
Capitalize the first letter of each word, beginning flush with
left-hand margin. Underline or bold. Skip a line space, then
begin text.
Secondary Subheadings. Capitalize the first letter of each word. Indent
5 spaces from the left-hand margin. Underline or bold. Text followson
the same line.
MARGINS
Please use as printable area for regular pages (excluding the first
page) the following references (standard A4):
2 cm from the Top
4 cm from the Bottom
2 cm from the Left
2 cm from the Right
0.7 cm Between the Columns
FOOTNOTES
Use footnotes sparingly. Begin two line spaces from previous text by
typing a short horizontal line, using the underscore key 13 times.Skip
1/2 or one line space, type footnote symbol, then type footnote.*
REFERENCES
In text, references should be cited by the last name of the authorand
the year of publication, all in parentheses. The Reference List should
be organized alphabetically by the name of the author, followed bythe
author's initials, year of publication, and other complete information
about the published work. It should not be numbered. Only references
that may be readily obtained should be cited in the list. Others maybe
referred to as "personal communication" in the text. In the reference
list, multiple entries with the same author are arranged
chronologically. Italicize the name of the publication in which the
article is found, or the title itself if a separate publication
(underline if italicizing is not possible). For laboratory, company,or
government reports, all information on how to obtain the report should
be included. For Ph.D. and M.S. theses, the institutions granting the
degree should be given. References to proceedings should include the
full name of the proceedings, how to obtain it, year of publication,
and page numbers of article cited. A reference to part of a book should
include the range of pages in which the material is cited. Names of
periodicals should be written out in full, and the range of pages
cited.
For style and consistency, The Chicago Manual of Style will govern.
EXAMPLES
IN TEXT
(Smith 1978)
Jones and Miller 1983)
(Arthur et al. 1985) if more than three authors
(Andrews 1982a) a trailing lowercase letter should distinguish multiple
papers by the same author(s) published during a single year.
(Dijkstra 1972; Hoare et al. 1980; Smith and Kim 1984b)
IN REFERENCE LIST
JOURNAL
Balci, O. and R.G. Sargent. 1981. "Methodology for Cost-RiskAnalysis
in the Statistical Validation of Simulation Models". Communicationsof
the ACM 24, no. 4 (Apr.): 19~197.
BOOK
Felker, D.B.; F. Pickering; V.R. Charrow; V.M. Holland; and W.L. Harper.
1980. "Data Processing Documentation: Standards, Procedures and
Applications". Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
* Footnote symbols follow the conventional order of asterisk (*), then
double asterisk (**), dagger (=DD), then double dagger (=FD).
BOOK CHAPTER
Balci, O. and R.G. Sargent. 1983. "Validation of Multivariate Response
Trace-Driven Simulation Models". In Performance , A.K. Agrawalla and
S.K. Tripathi, eds. North Holland, Amsterdam, 309-323.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Gass, S.I. 1978. "Computer Model Documentation" In Proceedings of the
1978 Winter Simulation Conference (Miami Beach, FL, Dec.4-6). IEEE,
Piscataway, N.J., 281-287.
SPECIAL PUBLICATION:
National Bureau of Standards. 1976. "Guidelines for Documentation of
Computer Programs and Automated Data Systems". Federal Information
Processing Standards Publication 38. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. (Feb.).
TECHNICAL REPORT
Balci, O. 1985. "Guidelines for Successful Simulation Studies".
Technical Report TR-85-2. Department of Computer Science, VirginiaTech,
Blacksburg, Va. (Nov.).
RESEARCH REPORT
Iglehart, D.L. and G.S. Shedler. 1983. "Simulation Output Analysisfor
Local Area Computer Networks". Research Report RJ 4020 (45068).
Research Division, IBM, San Jose, CA (Sept.).
PAGE NUMBERING AND PAPER IDENTIFICATION
DO NOT TYPE PAGE NUMBERS. Simply write the sequential numbers and total
number of pages to your paper on the back of each page (e.g., 1 of6, 2
of 6, etc.). Final page numbers will be inserted by the publisher.
Print your paper code (assigned by HMS Secretariat) on the back of each
page of the original manuscript and on the first page of all copies,
in pencil only.
Write the first author last name on the back page just above the page
numbering. This is for handling and identification purposes only and
will not be reproduced.
TABLES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
All artwork, figures, captions, graphs, and tables will be reproduced
exactly as you submit them; however, if you have requested the larger
mats, please remember that all such items will be reduced 70% whenthey
are printed.
In the interest of clarity and uniformity, graphs and tables shouldbe
kept within a single column, if possible. If not, extension acrosstwo
columns is permissible. If pasting on a table or graph, tape is
permissible. Also, any type of paper glue is permissible.
If you include photographs, convert them into Velox prints or halftones
(screened reproductions) and paste or tape them into place. An 85-line
screen is recommended.
BIOGRAPHY
If space permits, it is worthwhile to include a brief biography (no
more than 300 words) of the author(s) at the end of the manuscript.
This allows the viewing and reading audience to become familiar
with the background of the author, thus giving the paper greater
impact and validity.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPTS,IT
IS BEST TO HAVE THEM ANSWERED NOW CONTACT THE HMS SECRETARIAT FOR ANY
CLARIFICATION.
INTRODUCTION
Good visual aids can greatly enhance the effect your presentation has
on the audience. Experience at past conferences has shown that many
of the oral presentations have not been adequately prepared.
Often an attempt was made to present too much material and too
much detail. Visual aids, the primary means to hold the attention of
the audience, were often poorly conceived and inadequately prepared.
It is our hope that these guidelines will help you prepare a better
visual presentation.
HMS 2004 plans call for the nominal session to run 105 minutes withouta
break and to include 4/5 papers. This allows 3/5 minutes for
introductions and then 20/25 minutes per paper, of which 5 minutesshould
be reserved for audience questions and comments.
REMEMBER, your entire paper is published in the Proceedings. Your
objective in the oral presentation should be to describe the highlights
of your paper, progress since the paper was written, and future plans.
Do NOT try to present the paper in its entirety, or to read it!
PREPARATION OF PRESENTATION
BASIC ORGANIZATION
The most significant constraint facing the speaker is the time limit
for presentation. As described above, presentations are nominally
allotted 20 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for questions and
discussion. This allows time to speak about 2000 words -- far less
than the size of a paper.
This time limit also restricts the number of concepts or major
technical points that can be made by the speaker and absorbed
by the audience. As a guideline, it is suggested that a presentation
cover no more than 10 technical points.
Logically linked by the theme of the paper, each of these technical
points can be expressed as a declarative statement, substantiated with
supporting material. Though the selection of no more than 10
significant points may seem like a great hardship, it will enhance
the audience appreciation of a paper by focusing on the most
significant information.
VISUAL AIDS
The best way to present material in a limited time period is to use
well-conceived visual aids that support each of the points to be made.
As a first approximation, the speaker should PLAN FOR overhead foilsor
"VIEWING FRAMES" FOR EACH OF THE 10 TECHNICAL POINTS to be presented.
All rooms will be set up for overhead presentations. Any additional
audio-visual requirements must be arranged through the DIP office prior
to the conference.
Visual aids significantly simplify the presentation task. They
simultaneously focus the audience attention and provide cues for the
speaker. The speaker should plan to speak about all of the materialon a
foil (or it shouldn't be there) before amplifying a single item.
In general, include no more than six supporting concepts on each foil
presenting one technical point. If there are more, simply select the
most pertinent. Remember once again, visual aids are not a complete
reconstruction of the manuscript. The full story appears in the
Proceedings and visual aids are only attention-focusing cues forthe
most interesting highlights.
TIMING
A speaker can expect to speak about SIX SENTENCES PER OVERHEAD, WHICH
NORMALLY RUNS ABOUT 120 WORDS OR 1 TO 1.5 SPOKEN MINUTES. Since a
speaker will have ten OVERHEAD FOILS, the basic presentation will run
ten minutes. This allows 5-10 minutes to title, identify, and summarize
the basic material, recognizing that audience receptiveness peaks at
the beginning and conclusion of each talk.
SPEAKER ATTITUDE AND SPONTANEITY
The primary advantage for the speaker who organizes his presentationin
this manner is that he can approach the audience with the assurance
that HE CAN EASILY AND EFFECTIVELY PRESENT THE SALIENT POINTS IN HIS
PAPER.
Since the speaker is cued by his overhead foils, and since he certainly
can speak to any of the technical points he has selected for at least
one minute, the speaker no longer needs a written speech or even
prepared notes. Thus, a measure of spontaneity can enter the technical
presentations.
DEVIATIONS FROM GUIDELINES
The Session Chairperson makes the final decisions regarding timingof
presentations, subject to the constraint that all papers in the session
must be completed within the time allotted. Any deviations from these
guidelines should be approved by the Chair.
SPEAKER'S BREAKFAST
On the morning of your presentation, a Speaker's Breakfast will beheld
for you to meet with your Session Chair and Co-Presentors. This meeting
is mandatory.
LIST OF AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT
Please note that a LIMITED number of computer equipment, projectors
and videotapes will be available for presentations at no extra fee,
so please contact the Organization early in order to check
the availability.
OVERHEADS/ 35MM PROJECTORS
Each meeting room will be equipped with an overhead unit for 8 1/2
11 transparencies.
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Those who wish to make presentations via videotapes must MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY FOR THE EQUIPMENT THEMSELVES. Authors should
remember that video equipment and computer projector rental rates are
relatively high ($125-$400 PER DAY) and the 21" or 25" screens are
undesirable for use with an audience of over 40 attendees.
LCD PROJECTOR
LCD projectors must be reserved with the HMS Office prior to the
conference. The service is usually free, however please check with the HMS Office
, because in case of concurrency among many sessions and based on availability,
a special fee ($100.00 per presentation ) could be requested.
COMPUTERS
Speakers bringing microcomputers for demonstration during their session
should notify the HMS office at least four weeks in advance of the
meeting so that a table and power will be available. Speakers are
responsible for their computer systems and must MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
TO PAY FOR THE EQUIPMENT THEMSELVES.
The organization accepts no liability for them.
HMS2004 PAPER CODE ___________________
List Audio/Visual needs ________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
To help Organization market the HMS2004 more effectively,
please answer the following questions
Final Users interested in your paper ____________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
List of Hardware/Software used in your paper
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Vendors you feel will enhance the conference Exhibits Area.
Please list company, phone number and contacts.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO:
Agostino Bruzzone, HMS Secretariat
via C.Colombo 68/3
17019 Varazze, Italy
Tel +39 019 97 398 - FAX +39 019 97 600
Email agostino@itim.unige.it
Instructions: You may use this form or if you already have a biography
you may use it. This is simply to provide your session leader with
enough information to introduce you.
Authors are encouraged to include a brief biography at the end
of their paper if space permits.
Name ___________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Phone No. ______________________________________
Present Employer ________________________________________
Duties or Job ___________________________________________
Highlights about your present work ______________________
_________________________________________________________
Past Employment _________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Education _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Civic and professional activities, awards etc.
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Other ___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Group ___________________________________________________
Session _________________________________
Day ____________________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO:
Agostino Bruzzone, HMS Secretariat
via C.Colombo 68/3
17019 Varazze, Italy
Tel +39 019 97 398 - FAX +39 019 97 600
Email agostino@itim.unige.it
September HMS2004
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Present title of work _________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Author(s) _______________________________________________
Important notice: each author must sign a copy of this form!
I hereby transfer exclusively to DIP all rights granted to me by the
copyright laws of the United States of America and other
countries, subject to the reservations below.
1. The transfer of copyright shall become effective only
upon DIP acceptance for publication
of the work
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patent rights) in this work other than the copyright
transferred to DIP by this document.
3. After this work has been published by DIP
the author retains the right to republish itin
whole or in part in any book of which he is an author
or editor and to make personal use of thiswork in
lectures, courses, or otherwise.
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permission for its publication by DIP and
that I will promptly supply DIP with
wording for crediting the original publication and
copyright owner.
I understand that until all authors of the work have
furnished executed copies of this d ocument to the
Managing Editor, the above work will not be processed for
publication.
____________ _________________________________________
Date signed Signature of author(s)
Please return executed copy of this form to:
Agostino Bruzzone, HMS Secretariat
via C.Colombo 68/3
17019 Varazze, Italy
Tel +39 019 97 398 - FAX +39 019 97 600
Email agostino@itim.unige.it
First Name _________________________________
Family Name _________________________________
Affiliation _________________________________
Address ___________________________________
ZIP Code _________ Town _________________
Country ___________________________________
Tel.________________ Fax._________________
E-mail:______________________________________
Paper Title (1st) _________________________________________
HMS Paper Code # ____________________
Paper Title (2nd) _________________________________________
HMS Paper Code # ____________________
Registration Fees to HMS2004
| Type | Before July 7th 2004 | After July 7th 2004 | Total | |
| Full Registration to the Conference | ||||
| Full Registration for Authors from Eastern and Central Europe | ||||
| Student (doesn't include conference proceedings in the printed format, lunches and gala dinner) | ||||
| Extra page charges (75 USD per page over 10 pages) | ||||
| Companion Ticket (luncheons & dinner party) | ||||
| 2nd paper registration 400$ or 75$/page, whichever is less | ||||
| 3rd paper registration 350$ or 75$/page, whichever is less | ||||
| TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: |
PAYMENT PROCEDURE
The full payment and a completed registration form
should be received by:
HMS2004 Secretariat
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELLA PRODUZIONE
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI GENOVA
via Opera Pia 15
16145 Genova, Italy
Fax +39 019 97 600 (please keep the zero on the number019)
Payment by Bank Order to:
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UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI GENOVA
Bank Account number: C/C 000000538690
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Please Check the Web Site for registration and details.
The Compass Turismo/Grahn Operator is the official travel agency and is
ready to help in reservation, tranfers, city tours and local assistance.
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