# NCAIA 2027 Author Instructions

## 1. General Instructions

Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished research papers describing significant contributions in Artificial Intelligence and its Applications, and related disciplines. All manuscripts must be written in **English** and prepared using the **NCAIA 2027 LaTeX template**.

Only PDF files generated from the template will be accepted for submission.

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## 2. Manuscript Format

Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the following formatting requirements.

| **Item**     | **Requirement**                                                           |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Paper Length | Regular papers: **6–10 pages**, including figures, tables, and references |
| Language     | English                                                                   |
| Paper Size   | A4 (210 × 297 mm)                                                         |
| Layout       | Single-column                                                             |
| Margins      | Left: 2.0 cm, Right: 2.0 cm, Top: 2.5 cm, Bottom: 2.5 cm                  |
| Main Text    | 11 pt, single line spacing                                                |
| Title        | Centered, bold, concise, and informative                                  |
| Authors      | Full names, affiliations, country, and corresponding author's email       |
| Abstract     | 150–250 words                                                             |
| Keywords     | 3–6 keywords                                                              |

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## 3. Paper Organization

The manuscript should normally contain the following sections:

* Title
* Authors and Affiliations
* Abstract
* Keywords
* Introduction
* Related Work
* Methodology
* Experimental Results
* Discussion
* Conclusion
* Acknowledgment (optional)
* References

Additional sections may be included when appropriate.

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## 4. Headings

Section and subsection headings should be clearly numbered and formatted consistently throughout the manuscript.

Use descriptive titles that accurately reflect the content of each section.

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## 5. Figures

Figures should:

* Be centered on the page.
* Be of high quality and suitable for printing.
* Be referenced in the text before they appear.
* Include a descriptive caption placed **below** the figure.
* Remain readable when printed in black and white.

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## 6. Tables

Tables should:

* Be centered.
* Be referenced in the text.
* Include a descriptive caption placed **above** the table.
* Use horizontal rules only where necessary to improve readability.

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## 7. Mathematical Expressions

Mathematical expressions should be prepared using standard LaTeX mathematical notation.

Authors should follow these conventions:

* Variables should be written in italic.
* Vectors should be represented in bold.
* Matrices should be represented using uppercase bold letters.
* Important equations should be displayed on separate lines.
* Only equations referenced in the text should be numbered.
* Equations should be cited using their equation numbers.
* Standard mathematical operators such as sin, cos, log, exp, min, and max should use the corresponding LaTeX commands.

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## 8. Algorithms

Algorithms should:

* Be numbered consecutively.
* Include a caption placed above the algorithm.
* Be referenced in the text.
* Be written clearly and concisely.

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## 9. Units

Use the International System of Units (SI) throughout the manuscript.

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## 10. References

References must follow the **IEEE citation style**.

Authors are encouraged to manage references using **BibTeX** to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every reference listed must be cited in the manuscript.

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## 11. Submission

Before submitting your paper, ensure that:

* The manuscript follows the NCAIA 2027 template.
* The paper length is between **6 and 10 pages**.
* All figures and tables are correctly numbered and cited.
* Mathematical expressions are properly formatted.
* References follow the IEEE citation style.
* The manuscript has been carefully proofread.
* The final submission is provided as a PDF generated from the LaTeX template.

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## Contact

For questions regarding paper preparation or submission, please contact the NCAIA 2027 Organizing Committee at:

**Email: ncaia@esi-sba.dz

This document provides the formatting and submission requirements for papers submitted to the **First National Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications (NCAIA 2027)**. We encourage authors to carefully follow these instructions to ensure a smooth review and publication process.