Paper Title (use style: Paper Title)

Given Name Surname1, Given Name Surname1, Given Name Surname2,3

1 Affiliation of Author(s) with number 1 (Format: University/Organization, Department (if applicable), Country)

2 Affiliation of Author(s) with number 2 (Format: University/Organization, Department (if applicable), Country)

3 Affiliation of Author(s) with number 3 (Format: University/Organization, Department (if applicable), Country)

Abstract

Please insert an abstract of your submission under the heading abstract. It should not extend 500 words. The abstract is using the style “Abstract”.

Introduction (use style: Heading 1)

This document must be used for submitting your paper for the proceedings please use the styles suggested for the different styles from the document and follow the instruction given below. This helps us create proceedings with a consistent style.

More specification on the paper (use style Heading 1)

In this section, an overview of the specification made is given. It will refer to styles, figures, tables, and text. We will bring all contributions to a final format in the proceedings. Hence, fonts, spacings, and other properties might change. You do not have to worry about the “look” of your paper in this template. It should follow the template and not look “nice”.

Styles (use style Heading 2)

To ease the formatting of the final proceedings the included styles need to be used as shown in this document. An overview of the styles is given in Table 1. The final proceedings document might use other fonts and spacing. Hence, it is important to stick to the styles.

Table 1: Overview on Styles to be used

Text element	Style	Comments
All texts with no further specification	Normal
Paper Title	Paper Title
Main Heading	Heading 1
Subheadings	Heading 2,3…	Use the style according to the level
Abstract Title	AbstractTitle
Abstract Text	Abstract
Captions of tables and figures	Caption	Please use the function (“Insert caption”

Figures

Figures need to be included with a caption underneath in the text. Please refer to them in the written text and use cross-reference for this. An example is Figure 1. If you haven’t done this before an internet search engine might help you. Additionally, all figures need to be submitted as separate files in the best resolution possible.

Please insert the pictures under or above the text passage where it fits the best content-wise. Do not worry about the too-large spacing or other formatting that will not look good in the final proceedings. As the proceedings will be formatted before publishing, we will take care of the look.

Figure 1: Aula Academica in Clausthal - an example for a figure [insert reference if applicable]

Please avoid figures that include screenshots from MS Office products (e.g. with red, wavy underlines). Instead, save your selection as a picture and include it afterward.

Tables

The papers might also use tables to present data in a structured way. Tables should be included as figures with the caption above. An example is shown by Table 1. Please avoid including tables as screenshots. If this cannot be avoided submit an original document as well as a separate file.

Text

For the written text, we won’t formulate many specifications. With an academic background, we trust that you know how to write an acceptable, proper paper. But we would like to point out some guidelines:

No citation style recommended: use a style of your choice.

Use footnotes but NO endnotes

Use non-breaking spaces to connect numbers with units

Outlook

When you have finished your paper please submit it via Cryptshare of Clausthal University of Technology. Please don’t send documents unrequested via Email. In the following section, the steps are pointed out.

Go to https://cryptshare.tu-clausthal.de/upload

If needed change the language by clicking on the globe in the top-left corner

Insert your contact details to get a verification code

Insert the verification code from your Emails

Insert somp2023@tu-clausthal.de as a recipient

Upload the files (either drag and drop or browse)

Your paper as a Word file (*.docx)

All figures in the highest resolution possible

(if applicable) tables that are inserted as screenshots

Under Transfer option

Change security settings to “don’t set a password”

Change Notifications options if you want

If you want, change the Subject and insert a message for us

Start the transfer

If we have any questions or problems, we will come back to you. Please help us minimize those issues by using the template and guidelines.