Call for Papers and Submission Guidelines

Call for Papers:

Paper registration deadline (in EDAS): ~~November 7, 2010~~ - December 3, 2010
Full paper submission deadline (in EDAS): ~~November 21, 2010~~ - December 3, 2010 (firm deadline)
Notification of Acceptance: January 17, 2011
Authors registration: February 11, 2011
Camera ready paper submission (in EDAS): February 11, 2011

The ISPLC will bring together academia and industry professionals as well as students and researchers to present and discuss ongoing work on existing and future power line communication (PLC) systems, PLC applications, PLC standardization activities with emphasis, but not limited, to:

Channel characterization and modeling
Electro-magnetic compatibility/interference and coupling
Modulation, coding techniques, and error control
Signal processing
Multiple access techniques and MAC protocols
Duplex and repeater techniques, routing, and autonomous network functions
Cognitive and cooperative algorithms and approaches
Modem and LSI design
System architectures and solutions
Network planning, optimization and service management
Cross-layer optimization and service integration
Coexistence and interoperability
Security in PLC
Access PLC networks
In-home PLC networks
In-vehicle power line networks
Smart grids
Green communications
Broadband and multimedia applications
Experimental systems, field trials, and commercial networks
Standardization and regulation
Business perspectives

Contributions from related fields, as for instance wireless, provided that explain analogies/differences with PLC and stimulate cross-fertilization, are also welcome.

Submission Guidelines for Accepted Papers (Camera Ready)

Author registration at full (IEEE member or not member) rate: February 11, 2011
Camera ready paper submission: February 11, 2011

IEEE COMSOC POLICY
To be published in the IEEE ISPLC Conference Proceedings and IEEE Xplore, an author of an accepted paper is required to register for the conference at the full (IEEE member or non-member) rate and the paper must be presented at the conference. Registration fees must be paid prior to uploading the final IEEE formatted, publication-ready version of the paper. For authors with multiple accepted papers, one full registration is valid for up to 3 papers. If you have more than 3 papers, you or a co-author must submit another separate registration. The maximum number of pages per paper is six (6). You may purchase up to four (4) extra pages per paper at a cost of € 60 per page.
Accepted papers will be published in the IEEE ISPLC 2011 Conference Proceedings. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the IEEE ISPLC 2011 Conference Proceedings and in IEEE Xplore.
Student and IEEE Life Member registration are not valid as an author registration.

All final manuscripts submitted to ISPLC 2011 must be checked or converted by the IEEE PDF eXpress service which serves to guarantee compatibility with IEEE Xplore.

Steps for Submission of Camera Ready Papers

The papers must be formatted according to the following templates. The maximum paper length is 6 printed pages (10-point Times font) including figures. There is a page charge for papers that exceed this length.
- MS-Word Template
- LaTex Template
Create and revise your final manuscript, taking into careful account all reviewers' comments.
Create an Xplore-compatible PDF file.
- Go to the IEEE PDF eXpress site.
- Click on the link "New Users - Click Here" and fill in your information. You will need the Conference ID which is: isplc2011x.
- Upload source file(s) for Conversion and/or PDF(s) for checking.
The use of PDF eXpress allows for attaining Xplore-compatible PDFs. The site contains extensive instructions, resources, and helpful hints.
Register to the conference.

For conference registration, please go to the Registration page of the ISPLC 2011 website and follow the instructions.
The deadline for authors registration is February 11, 2011.

Once the registration is done, you will receive an Acknowledgement Receipt with a reference code. This code is necessary for uploading your camera- ready paper through EDAS.
Submit the copyright form.
- Download, fill, and sign the IEEE copyright form .
- Please, scan and submit your signed copyright form via EDAS using your account.
Submit final, Xplore-compatible PDF(s) via EDAS using your account.

Your final paper submission has to be done no later than February 11, 2011 in order to be included in the conference proceedings.

To submit your camera-ready paper, please follow the next steps:
- Login to EDAS, click on the "My Papers" button and then insert the reference code which is attached to the registration Acknowledgment Receipt.
- Upload your camera ready paper.

Oral Presentation

Please bring your presentation slides in PDF or PowerPoint format on a CD or USB memory, and load them on the local computer in your session room. You also need to check whether the presentation is properly displayed.

Please meet the session chair in your session room at least 15 minutes before the session starts. You should identify yourself to the session chair for your session. You can prepare a brief biography (with essential information) so that the session chair can introduce you.

20 minutes have been allocated to each presentation, including 5 minutes for questions and answers.

Poster Presentation

10:30-13:00 - Tuesday, April 5

Room: Foyer basement

The posters will be displayed starting from the coffee break on Tuesday 5 at 10:30 untill 13:00. A panel will be provided, and you are required to prepare a poster describing the findings and results of your accepted paper. Please, go to the poster room at least 30 minutes before the session starts to pin up the poster on your display board. The recommended poster size is approximately 84cm (width) x 119cm (height).

You are kindly requested to be present during the poster session and offer a presentation of it for dissemination and discussion of your results with the attendees.