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Submission GuidelinesThis page highlights the submission procedure for research papers, work-in-progress papers, workshop proposals, tutorial proposals, and posters . Research PapersPlease note that abstracts for research papers are due one week prior to the actual research paper submission deadline. Abstracts are to be submitted via the online submission system at http://msrcmt.research.microsoft.com/ACM2004/. Research papers are to be submitted electronically via the online submission system (link to be posted here.) Through this form, you will be requested to upload the file of your paper (in PDF) to the conference server. Please avoid bitmaps! Papers must not exceed 20 pages, including abstract, all figures, all tables, and references. Papers should include a short abstract and up to 6 keywords. Please also fill in the appropriate information in the online form. Submitted papers should follow the formating instructions of the Springer-Verlag LNCS Style (please check the Information for Authors page at Springer-Verlag for style and formatting guidelines). Submitted papers may not be submitted for conference publication, journal publication, or be under review for any other conference or journal. For any questions regarding this matter, please contact the program chair. Work-in-Progress Papers (WiP Papers)A small number of WiP papers will be accepted for presentation at the conference. The submission deadline and submission procedure for WiP papers is exactly the same as for research papers. However, WiP papers must follow the below formatting and style instructions and must clearly indicate their WiP character. WiP papers should describe visionary research projects or interesting and daring case studies involving middleware technology according to the scope of this conference. Accepted WiP papers will be published in IEEE DSOnline. WiP paper submissions should not be longer than 6 pages and should be formatted according to the IEEE DSOnline formatting instructions. WiP papers are to be submitted electronically via the online submission system (link to be posted here). Through this form, you will be requested to upload the file of your paper in PDF to the conference server.Tutorial ProposalsTraditionally, Middleware hosts a one day tutorial program. Proposals for high-quality tutorials in all middleware-related areas, from academic research to industrial applications, are solicited. Tutorial levels may be introductory, intermediate, or advanced. Topics of broad interest are preferred. Guidelines Please, follow the guidelines for submitting a tutorial proposal. Submissions Tutorial proposals should be submitted electronically as a PDF file to the Middleware 2004 Tutorials Chair:
Workshop ProposalsTraditionally, Middleware hosts a one to two day Advanced Workshop Program including four to five workshops. Proposals for high-quality workshops in all middleware-related areas, from academic research to industrial applications, are solicited. Workshops should be on any advanced topic related to Middleware, and will be typically one full day in length. Attendees at workshops must register for the main conference. Workshop proceedings will be printed by a local print shop and will be disseminated through the ACM Digital Library. Guidelines Please, follow the guidelines for submitting a workshop proposal.
Submissions
Workshop proposals should be submitted electronically as a
PDF file to the Middleware 2004 Advanced Workshop Chair:
Fabio Kon
University of Sao Paulo
E-mail:
kon(at)ime.usp.br
Poster proposals should be one page in length, motivate the research
idea, and briefly outline the content of the poster. The poster
proposal should be sent directly to the Posters Chair by the poster
submission deadline. Accepted posters will be presented at the conference
during a poster reception.
Posters are meant for publicizing current research initiatives as well
as interesting new systems implemented using middleware
Technology. Reports of preliminary experience from middleware use
cases are solicited. A 500-word summary of the poster's contents
should be submitted by July 10th, 2004. Along with the notification of
acceptance, authors will receive formatting instructions for the
posters to be presented at the conference.
Poster summaries will be published as part of the workshop
proceedings. Note that the poster summaries will not be published
within the conference proceedings.
Submissions should be in PDF or PS format and should be sent directly
by e-mail to the Posters Chair at delara@cs.toronto.edu, with the
following subject line: "Middleware 2004 Poster Submission".
For additional information contact:
Eyal de Lara |
Latest update: November 2003 - Questions and Comments about the Site: jacobsen@eecg.toronto.edu |