‘SECURE FOOD FUTURES’ INTERNATIONAL BILATERAL BIOSECURITY SUMMIT, BALI, 21-22 MAY 2015 Hosted by Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre (PBCRC), Australia and Universitas Mahasaraswati, Denpasar, Bali. In partnership with Kopertis Wilayah VIII Denpasar, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Salatiga, Java. Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang, Timor Universitas Sam Ratulangi & Pacific Institute, Manado, North Sulawesi In partnership with: AUTHOR GUIDELINES FOR SECURE FOOD FUTURE SUMMIT PROCEEDINGS Full names and institution address for all the authors ABSTRACT The abstract is a mandatory element that should contain at least 150 to 200 words. Abstract should briefly describe the content of the paper and also give a concise summary of the findings. Do not include review of literature, materials and methods, reference to tables or figures, or other information not pertinent to results. This is meant to be an informative digest of the significant conclusions of the paper and should be able to stand alone. Key words: A list — of not to exceed six — key words should be provided for enabling readers to more effectively find the paper. INTRODUCTION These guidelines include complete descriptions of the fonts, spacing, and related information for producing your proceedings paper. Please follow them. If you have any questions, direct them to email addresses: [email protected], [email protected] & [email protected] 1.1 Language. All paper must be in English. Standard English or American spelling is used but consistency should be maintained within a paper. 1.2 Paper. Papers present original work that has not been previously published. Papers should be written clearly and concisely, no longer than 12 pages, including all text, figures, and references. Repetition with unnecessary words or phrases should be avoided. The paper MUST be formatted in Microsoft Word set for standard-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inch [216 x 280 mm]) with one inch top, bottom and side margins. Please DON’T submit abstract or full paper with PDF format. Type and submit the paper in 1.5 space using the Times New Roman 12 normal point font. 1.3 Opening line. Use important statements in the first line of a paragraph, with the remainder of the paragraph explanatory to the opening statement. 1.4 Voice. Use the active voice in most sentence constructions. It lends conciseness and certitude to the sentences. The passive voice is less concise and sometimes infuses the text with uncertainty. 1.5 Material. Present material in easy-to-read language. Avoid jargon and define technical terms when necessary for clarity. 1.6 Title: Make this a brief and precise description of the paper's contents. A paper should have a short, straightforward title directed at the general reader, with 10 to 15 words are sufficient. 1.7 Introduction: This should give clearly and briefly, with relevant references, both the nature of the problem under investigation and its background. Citing only those references that are germane to the paper. Be concise. MATERIALS AND METHODS You may head this section as such or simply as “Methods,” whichever is more appropriate to the paper. Tell how you did the work. You may cite references that explain procedures you used, such as “...using the XYZ test of Koch (1972).” RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Usually for the results to be presented first, followed by a discussion of their significance. Tables, figures and equations should be used for purposes of clarity and brevity. The use of flow diagrams and reaction schemes is encouraged. Data must not be reproduced in more than one form, e.g. in both figures and tables, without good reason. Tell what you found and discuss its importance to the field. Literature citations are appropriate in this section, as well as in the Introduction, with the difference being that here you use them to support your data. Do not use this section as an extension of the Introduction. 3.1 Tables. Make tables neat and clear. Type captions above the table. It should be inclusive enough to allow the table to stand by itself. All captions and the tables themselves should be in 12 point Times New Roman font. Use a minimum number of tables to support textual discussion. Tables should be numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. 3.2 Figures. Figures should be clear and neat. Photos or figures should be submitted in the .tif or .jpeg format. Computer-generated figures should have black symbols on white background. Do not submit shaded figure backgrounds or bar-graphs where differences are shown by various shades and hues of gray. These will be difficult to read in the hard copy – black and white printing. Use cross-hatching or another method to differentiate among bars. 3.3 Tables and figures should be kept to a minimum and will in general only be published if they are essential to understanding the communication. Excessive use of diagrams and duplication of data in text, tables and figures is discouraged. SUMMARY This is a brief restatement at the end of the text highlighting the novelty and significance of the findings and conclusions with the intent of driving home the point of the paper. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The acknowledgement should be in a separate paragraph at the end of the paper. It always be a run-in heading and not a section or subsection heading. It should not be assigned a number. The acknowledgements may include reference to contributors other than co-authors or grants received in relation to the work presented in the paper. LITERATURE CITED Include here are all the citations referenced in the text. Single space the information for each citation and then double-space between citations. All citations must be adhered to APA Format-6th Edition (http://web.calstatela.edu/library/guides/3apa.pdf).
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