Final paper submission instructions:

Please follow the instructions below to submit the final paper and the associated copyright form.

1. Create your manuscript(s).
2. Proofread and check the layout of the manuscript so that it conforms to the formatting requirements of the workshop (it is highly recommended that you do this BEFORE going to IEEE PDF eXpress).
   • Please note that the style files for the ICPR conference changed for their final paper submission. The PRRS workshop will use the same style as in the initial submission. Therefore, you do not need to make any format changes.
   • Practically the main difference will be the inclusion of author information that was removed for the double-blind peer review. Please also try to address the concerns of the reviewers if possible.
3. Go to the IEEE PDF eXpress site at http://www.pdf-express.org. Click on the link “New Users - Click Here” and fill in your information. You will need the Conference ID which is: <prrs10x> (author instructions). Please note that the IEEE PDF eXpress site will open for PRRS 2010 on June 29, 2010.
4. Upload source file(s) for Conversion; and/or PDF(s) for Checking. Use IEEE PDF eXpress to attain IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF(s). The site contains extensive instructions, resources, helpful hints, and access to technical support.
5. Submit final, IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF(s) through the web interface using the “Upload Paper” link. The deadline is July 14, 2010.
6. Also use the “Generate Copyright Form” link and follow the instructions. When you complete the procedure, save the copyright file and email it to saksoy [at] cs [dot] bilkent [dot] edu [dot] tr. The deadline is also July 14, 2010.

Submission instructions:

Papers can be submitted through the web interface. You can also edit and re-upload your papers through that interface until the paper submission deadline.

• Paper format: Papers must be written in English, have no more than four (4) double column pages, and should adhere to the ICPR conference submission guidelines regarding the paper format. LaTeX and MS-Word templates for paper submission are available at the following links: LaTeX, Word. Submitted papers must be in PDF format and must follow the submission guidelines.
• Double-blind review: Authors will not know the names of the reviewers of their papers, and reviewers will not know the names of the authors. Please read the detailed instructions on how to preserve anonymity. Also remember to avoid information that may identify the authors in the acknowledgments (e.g., co-workers and grants). You can include such information in the final version of your paper once the review process is over.
• Dual submission: In submitting a paper to PRRS, the authors acknowledge that no paper substantially similar in content has been or will be submitted to another conference or workshop during the PRRS review period.
• Proceedings: All accepted papers will be distributed at the workshop and will appear in IEEE Xplore.

IAPR Ethical Requirements for Authors:

The IAPR requires that all authors wishing to present a paper declare that the paper is substantially original; that is, the manuscript as a whole, or for the most part, is novel, has not been published in (or even submitted to) any journals and has not been presented at any other conferences. If previous versions of the manuscript were published or presented, appropriate references must be given and substantial justification for presentation of the current version must be presented.

The IAPR strictly prohibits any plagiarism; that is, the work of others must not be “borrowed” and presented as the authors' own work, regardless of the size of the borrowed portion.

The IAPR frowns upon “no-show behavior” at IAPR-related conferences and workshops, meaning that an author registers to make a presentation but does not show up for it. If such behavior is unavoidable due to urgent and unexpected personal matters, the author is strongly urged to notify the event organizer of the situation as soon as possible. If prior notification is impossible, the organizer should be advised after the fact of the reason for the author's absence.

The IAPR retains the rights to eliminate any papers in violation of these Requirements and to take appropriate action against individuals repeatedly violating these Requirements and assumes no responsibility for any resulting loss of reputation or opportunity of such individuals or for any inconvenience related to the future work of such individuals.