Author Guidelines

Conference Overview

ICACIT 2027 provides a platform for researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students to present original work in computing and information technology. All submissions must follow the guidelines below. Papers that do not comply will be returned without review.

Submission Requirements

• Abstract and Extended Abstract must be submitted as two separate files.
• Submissions are made through Microsoft CMT. Authors must have an account on Microsoft CMT.
• The completed Author Information Form must be emailed to computingresearch@nibm.lk. This form must not be uploaded to CMT.
• The review process will begin only after the Author Information Form has been received by email.
• Maximum length of the Extended Abstract is 4 pages, single column.

Abstract Format

Abstracts exceeding the word limit will be returned to the authors.

Extended Abstract Format

The Extended Abstract must include the following sections, in this order:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Materials & Methods
5. Results & Discussion
6. Conclusions
7. References (maximum 8)

All sections must use Times New Roman 12 with 1.5 line spacing.

Important Notes

• No identifying information should be included in the Abstract or Extended Abstract, in the file name (for example, avoid names such as "Abstract_names"), or anywhere in the content.
• File formats accepted are .docx or .doc only. PDF is allowed only if generated by LaTeX or TeX.
• No acknowledgements should be included in the initial submission. Once the abstract is approved, acknowledgements may be added in the final submission.
• Only one figure and one table may be included in the Extended Abstract, if needed.
• Reviews will not be accepted.

Camera-Ready Submission (for accepted abstracts)

• Authors must use the "Template for the Camera-Ready Submission" provided under the Downloads section.
• The template has been formatted for the ICACIT 2027 proceedings book, including font sizes and affiliation format.
• Additional formatting instructions are provided within the template document.
• Submissions that do not follow these guidelines will be returned to the authors.

Poster Presentations

• Poster size: 27" × 40" (portrait), digitally printed.
• Reference number displayed at the top-left corner.
• Include title, author(s), and affiliation(s) as stated in the accepted abstract.
• Sections: Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion/Conclusion, References.
• Text must be legible from a distance of 1 to 1.5 metres.
• Use enlarged figures, graphs, or photographs. Minimise the use of tables.
• Each visual must have a descriptive title.
• The design should be self-explanatory for viewers.

Oral Presentations

• Presenters must be physically present at the venue.
• Each oral presentation is limited to 15 minutes: 10 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions.
• Presenters must bring their own laptops.
• A projector and audio system will be provided.

Mode of Participation

• Physical presentation at the conference venue.
• Hybrid presentation combining in-person and online delivery.
• Fully online presentation through the conference platform.

Authors may select their preferred mode during registration. Presenters attending physically are expected to be present at the venue for their scheduled session.