> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://2024.istvs.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://2024.istvs.org/conference/call-for-papers.md). # Call for Papers {% hint style="info" %} #### Copyright Assignment Form Copyright assignment form is intended for original material submitted to conferences of the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems (ISTVS) and must accompany any such material in order to be published by the ISTVS. Before publication of your paper in conference proceedings, the ISTVS must receive a completed and signed copy of this form via the conference submission platform, EasyChair: [ISTVS Copyright Assignment Form\_2024v1.pdf](https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDSUIEqgaPlFzlCt7TKJP%2Fuploads%2F4JevVzklzazZoDaOCXEv%2FISTVS%20Copyright%20Assignment%20Form_2024v1.pdf?alt=media\&token=776ba519-537f-46ab-8787-f34bbdb8eec0) \ **Author action required:**\ **Log in to EasyChair and click the icon on "View" column:**\ [**https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=istvs2024**](https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=istvs2024)\ **-> Click "Add or update files" on the upper left list.** \ **-> Attach the file on "Submission of COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT"**\ \ \&#xNAN;*2024-10-03 UPDATE* {% endhint %} {% file src="/files/hJrp5g3jNOa8eZbcvG4t" %} *ISTVS2024*, the *21st International and 12th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the ISTVS* welcomes original and previously unpublished research and review papers describing results of research which are relevant to the conference topics and to terrain-vehicle systems. * Authors wishing to make a submission are requested to submit an abstract by **March 15**, 2024. * Submission opens on **February 15**, 2024. * Abstracts are requested to be under 1800 characters and must emphasize the objectives and results. * Authors may choose between the following two types of submissions:\ **full paper** and **abstract-only**. * For either type of submission, authors can choose to do an **oral presentation** at the conference or submit a poster for the conference **poster session**. **Abstract review** // All abstracts will be reviewed by the conference Scientific Committee.\ Abstract acceptance will be notified to the corresponding author by **March 31**, 2024. **Full paper submissions** // After abstract acceptance, authors submitting a full paper must make their submission by **May 31**, 2024. Each full paper will be subject to peer review by reviewers selected by the conference Scientific Committee. Each paper will be either accepted, accepted with revisions or rejected; the decision will be notified by **June 30**, 2024. If a revision is requested, the revised paper must be submitted by **July 31**, 2024. All accepted submissions of either abstract-only or full-paper type will be included in the conference program and will be published in the conference proceedings, on the condition that **at least one author attend the conference** to present the work. **Only full papers** will be assigned a **DOI** and will have a permanent individual page on the conference website; so, if your abstract is accepted, we strongly encourage you to submit a full paper to maximize the visibility of your work. ## Key dates Key dates are listed [here](/readme.md#key-dates). ## Technical tracks The conference includes the following thematic tracks: * soil mechanical characterization * off-road mobility modeling * soil compaction * driving systems of off-road vehicles and machines * innovative concepts of tires, wheels, and tracks * propulsion systems and engines * vetronics * autonomous and robotic systems * metrology in terramechanics ## CFP poster You can view the Call for Papers poster [here](/conference/call-for-papers/cfp-poster.md). ## Submission platform As in previous years, the conference submission platform is [EasyChair](https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=istvs2024). If you’ve participated in a recent ISTVS conference, you will be able to log in with your existing account. If you’re new to ISTVS conferences, use the *Create an account* link on the login page to get started.\ Access here:

Login page for the ISTVS2024 submission platform

## Submission guidelines * Make sure that the authors you list in the *EasyChair* form are **the same** as in your full paper and/or poster, and in the **same order**. * Adopt the same **consistency** also for the **authors’ affiliations**. * If at any time you need to make changes to the list of authors, please **promptly notify the conference organizers**. * If the same authors appear in **multiple submissions**, please write the author **names** and **affiliations** in the **same way**, for **all submissions** (both in *EasyChair* and in the papers/posters). * If the latin alphabet is not your native alphabet, please make sure that you use the **same transliteration** for your name across all submissions (both in *EasyChair* and in the papers/posters). * If at any time - provided it's compatible with the conference organization schedule - you wish to **change your submission type** (abstract-only vs full paper) or **change your presentation type** (oral presentation vs poster session), please **promptly notify the conference organizers**. ## Templates for submissions ### Abstract **No template** is required to submit your abstract.\ Submission is done directly on the [EasyChair](https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=istvs2024) submission platform. ### Full paper Papers must be submitted in *Microsoft Word* format and must **comply with the conference template**. {% file src="/files/64nIxGPMaKfrtrYxwfz1" %} ISTVS2024 paper template {% endfile %} The zip archive provided includes a **reference PDF**, in case the *Word* document breaks when opened locally. ### Presentation The following presentation template in *Microsoft PowerPoint* format is provided for your convenience. {% file src="/files/6g1U9iSwR2ZXRHy1K8VU" %} ISTVS2024 presentation template {% endfile %} **IMPORTANT:** The use of this template is **NOT** mandatory.\ If you choose to use your own template please maintain the **widescreen layout** and include **slide numbers**. We also recommend choosing a clean and clear layout.\ Whenever possible, aim for visual consistency throughout your presentation. ### Poster A template and instructions for posters will be added to this page soon. ## Additional author resources Additional author resources: * copyright assignment form will be added to this page as well, so keep an eye on it for updates.