This is a guide for authors who are preparing papers for International Journal of Computer Applications using the LaTeX document preparation system and the ijcaArticle class file.
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\documentclass{ijcaArticle}
\setcounter{page}{1}
\ijcaVolume{VV}
\ijcaNumber{N}
\ijcaYear{YYYY}
\ijcaMonth{Month}
\ijcaVolume{*}
\ijcaNumber{*}
\ijcaYear{2012}
\ijcaMonth{--------}
\begin{document}
\title{ Author Submission Guide: Setting Up Your \LaTeXe Files} % title
\author{
\large 1st Author \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st author's affiliation \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st author's email address \\[-3pt]
\and
\large 2nd Author \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd author's affiliation \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd author's email address \\[-3pt]
\and
\large 3rd Author \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 3rd author's affiliation \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 3rd author's email address \\[-3pt]
}
\terms{1st General Term, 2nd General Term}
\keywords{1st keyword, 2nd keyword, 3rd keyword, 4th keyword, 5th keyword}
\maketitle
\begin{abstract}
This is a guide for authors who are preparing papers for International Journal of Computer Applications using the \LaTeX{} document
preparation system and the \verb ijcaArticle class file.
\end{abstract}
\section{Introduction}
The \LaTeX{} document preparation system is a special version of the
\TeX; typesetting program where-in a collection of \TeX; commands
are added to \LaTeX{} to simplify typesetting. Importantly, it allows
the author to concentrate on the logical structure of the document
rather than its visual layout.\vskip 6pt
Moreover, \LaTeX{} provides a consistent and comprehensive document
preparation interface. There are simple-to-use commands for
generating a table of contents, lists of figures and/or tables, and indexes.
\LaTeX{} can automatically number list entries, equations, figures,
tables, and footnotes, as well as articles, sections, and subsections.
Using this numbering system, bibliographic citations, page
references, and cross references to any other numbered entity (e.g.
article, section, equation, figure, list entry, etc.) become quite simple
and straightforward. The use of \LaTeX{} document classes allows
a simple change of class to transform the appearance of your document.\vskip 6pt
\LaTeX{} is a powerful tool for managing long and complex documents.
In particular, partial processing enables long documents to
be produced article by article without losing sequential information.
The use of document classes allows a simple change of style
(or style option) to transform the appearance of your document.
\section{THE ijca Article DOCUMENT CLASS}
\label{sec:documentclass}
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The \verb ijcaArticle class file preserves the standard LATEX{} interface such
that any document that can be produced using the standard LATEX{}
article class can also be produced with the \verb ijcaArticle class file.\vskip 6pt
It is likely that the make up will change after file submission. For
this reason, we ask you to ignore details such as slightly long lines,
page stretching, or figures falling out of synchronization, as these
details can be dealt with at a later stage.\vskip 6pt
Use should be made of symbolic references (\verb \ref ) in order to
protect against late changes of order, etc.
\section{USING THE ijca Article CLASS FILE}
If the file \verb ijcaArticle.cls is not already in the appropriate system directory
for \LaTeX{} files, either arrange for it to be put there or copy
it to your working directory. The \verb ijcaArticle document class is implemented
as a complete class, not a document style option. In order to
use the \verb ijcaArticle document class, replace \verb article by \verb ijcaArticle in the
\verb \documentclass command at the beginning of your document:
\vskip 6pt
\begin{centering}
\verb \documentclass{article} \end{centering}
\vskip 6pt
replace by
\vskip 6pt
\verb \documentclass{ijcaArticle} \vskip 6pt
In general, the following standard document \verb style options should
{ \itshape not} be used with the {\footnotesize \itshape article} class file:
\begin{enumerate}
\item[(1)] \verb 10pt, \verb 11pt, \verb 12pt ? unavailable;
\item[(2)] \verb twoside (no associated style file) ? \verb twoside is the default;
\item[(3)] \verb fleqn, \verb leqno, \verb titlepage ? should not be used;
\end{enumerate}
\section{Additional Document Style Options}
\label{sec:additional_doc}
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The following additional style option is available with the \verb ijcaArticle class file:
\vskip 6pt
Please place any additional command definitions at the very start of
the \LaTeX{} file, before the \verb \begin{document} . For example, userdefined
\verb \def and \verb \newcommand commands that define macros for
technical expressions should be placed here. Other author-defined
macros should be kept to a mininum.
\vskip 6pt
Commands that differ from the standard \LaTeX{} interface, or that
are provided in addition to the standard interface, are explained in
this guide. This guide is not a substitute for the \LaTeX{} manual itself.
Authors planning to submit their papers in \LaTeX{} are advised to use
\verb \ijcaArticle.cls as early as possible in the creation of their files.
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\begin{table*}[t]
\tabcolsep22pt
\tbl{If necessary, the tables can be extended both columns.}{
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|c|c|}\hline
Label & \multicolumn{1}{c|}{Description}
& Number of Users &
Number of Queries\\\hline
Test 1 & Training Data &
\smash{\raise-7pt\hbox{70}} & 104\\
\cline{1-2}\cline{4-4}
Test 2 & Testing Data I & & 105\\\hline
Test 3 & Testing Data II & 30 & 119\\\hline
& Total & 100 & 328\\\hline
\end{tabular}}
\label{tab:symbols}
\begin{tabnote}
This is an example of table footnote. This is an example of table footnote.
\end{tabnote}
\end{table*}
\begin{figure*}[t]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=11cm]{IJCA-Sample-image}}
\caption{If necessary, the images can be extended both columns.}
\label{fig:sample_image}
\end{figure*}
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\section{ADDITIONAL FACILITIES}
\label{sec:additional_faci}
In addition to all the standard \LaTeX{} design elements, the \verb ijcaArticle class file includes the following features:
\begin{enumerate}
\item[(1)] Use of the \verb \ijcaArticleNum{...} command for article number.
\item[(2)] Use of the \verb \ijcaMonth{...} \verb \ijcaYear{...} command for month and year of the paper.
\item[(3)] Use of the \verb \ijcaVolume{...} \verb ijcaNumber{...} commands for volume and issue number of the paper.
\end{enumerate}
In general, once you have used the additional \verb ijcaArticle.cls facilities
in your document, do not process it with a standard \LaTeX{} class
file.
\subsection{Titles, Author?s Name, and Affiliation}
\label{subsub:title_auth}
The title of the article, author?s name, and affiliation are used at the
beginning of the article (for the main title). These can be produced
using the following code:
\begin{verbatim}
\title{ This is an example of article title} }
\author{
\large 1st Author \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st author's affiliation \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st author's email address \\[-3pt]
\and
\large 2nd Author \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd author's affiliation \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd author's email address \\[-3pt]
\and
\large 3rd Author \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 3rd author's affiliation \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 1st line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 2nd line of address \\[-3pt]
\normalsize 3rd author's email address \\[-3pt]
}
\maketitle
\end{verbatim}
\subsection{Abstracts, Key words, term etc...}
\label{subsub:abs_key_etc}
At the beginning of your article, the title should be generated
in the usual way using the \verb \maketitle command. For genaral tem and keywords use
\verb \terms ,
\verb \keywords commands respectively. The abstract should be enclosed
within an abstract environment, All these environment
can be produced using the following code:
\begin{verbatim}
\terms{Experimentation, Human Factors}
\keywords{Face animation, image-based modelling...}
\begin{abstract}
In this paper, we propose a new method for the
systematic determination of the model's base of
time varying delay system. This method based on
the construction of the classification data related
to the considered system. The number, the orders,
the time delay and the parameters of the local
models are generated automatically without any
knowledge about the full operating range of the
process. The parametric identification of the local
models is realized by a new recursive algorithm for
on line identification of systems with unknown time
delay. The proposed algorithm allows simultaneous
estimation of time delay and parameters of
discrete-time systems. The effectiveness of
the new method has been illustrated through
simulation.
\end{abstract}
\end{verbatim}
\section{SOME GUIDELINES FOR USING STANDARD FACILITIES }
\label{sec:some_guide}
The following notes may help you achieve the best effects with the
\verb ijcaArticle class file.
\subsection{Sections}
\label{subsub:sections}
\LaTeXe{} provides four levels of section headings and they are all
defined in the \verb ijcaArticle class file:
\begin{itemize}
\item \verb \section \item \verb \subsection \item \verb \subsubsection \item \verb \paragraph \end{itemize}
Section headings are automatically converted to allcaps style.
\subsection{Lists}
\label{sec:lists}
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The \verb ijcaArticle class file provides unnumbered lists using the
\verb unnumlist environment for example,
\begin{unnumlist}
\item First unnumbered item which has no label and is indented from the
left margin.
\item Second unnumbered item.
\item Third unnumbered item.
\end{unnumlist}
The unnumbered list which has no label and is indented from the
left margin. was produced by:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{unnumlist}
\item First unnumbered item...
\item Second unnumbered item...
\item Third unnumbered item...
\end{unnumlist}
\end{verbatim}
The \verb ijcaArticle class file also provides hyphen list using the
\verb itemize environment for example,
\begin{itemize}
\item First unnumbered bulleted item which has no label and is indented
from the left margin.
\item Second unnumbered bulleted item.
\item Third unnumbered bulleted item which has no label and is indented
from the left margin.
\end{itemize}
was produced by:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{itemize}
\item First item...
\item Second item...
\item Third item...
\end{itemize}
\end{verbatim}
Numbered list is also provided in acmtog class file using the
enumerate environment for example,
\begin{enumerate}
\item The attenuated and diluted stellar radiation.
\item Scattered radiation, and
\item Reradiation from other grains.
\end{enumerate}
was produced by:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{enumerate}
\item The attenuated...
\item Scattered radiation, and...
\item Reradiation from other grains...
\end{enumerate}
\end{verbatim}
\subsection{Illustrations (or figures)}
\label{subsub:sec_Illus}
The \verb ijcaArticle class file will cope with most of the positioning of
your illustrations and you should not normally use the optional positional
qualifiers on the \verb figure environment that would override
these decisions.
\vskip 6pt
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\begin{figure}[t]
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=4cm]{IJCA-Sample-image}}
\caption{This is example of the image in a column.}
\label{fig:sample_figure}
\end{figure}
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Figure captions should be emph{below} the figure itself, therefore the
\verb \caption command should appear after the figure or space left for
an illustration. For example, Figure 1 is produced using the following
commands:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{figure}
\centerline{\includegraphics[width=20pc]{Graphics.eps}}
\caption{An example of the testing process for a
binary tree. The globa null hypothesis is tested
first at level $\alpha$ (a), and the level of
individual variables is reached last (d). Note
that individual hypotheses can be tested at
level $\alpha/4$ and not $\alpha/8$ as one might
expect at first.}
\label{sample-figure_2}
\end{figure}
\end{verbatim}
Figures can be resized using first and second argument of
\verb \includegraphics command. First argument is used for modifying
figure height and the second argument is used for modifying
figure width respectively.
\vskip 6pt
Cross-referencing of figures, tables, and numbered, displayed
equations using the \verb \label and \verb \ref commands is encouraged.
For example, in referencing Figure 1 above, we used
\verb Figure~\ref{sample-figure} \subsection{Tables}
\label{subsub:sec_Tab}
The \verb ijcaArticle class file will cope with most of the positioning of
your tables and you should not normally use the optional positional qualifiers on the table environment which would override these
decisions. Table captions should be at the top.
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{table}
\tbl{Tuning Set and Testing Set}{
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|c|c|}\hline
Label & \multicolumn{1}{c|}{Description}
& Number of Users &
Number of Queries\\\hline
Train70 & Training Data &
\smash{\raise-7pt\hbox{70}} & 104\\
\cline{1-2}\cline{4-4}
Test70 & Testing Data I & & 105\\\hline
Test30 & Testing Data II & 30 & 119\\\hline
& Total & 100 & 328\\\hline
\end{tabular}}
\end{table}\end{verbatim}
\begin{table}
\tbl{Tuning Set and Testing Set}{
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|c|c|}\hline
Label & \multicolumn{1}{c|}{Description}
& Number of Users &
Number of Queries\\\hline
Test 1 & Training Data &
\smash{\raise-7pt\hbox{70}} & 104\\
\cline{1-2}\cline{4-4}
Test 2 & Testing Data I & & 105\\\hline
Test 3 & Testing Data II & 30 & 119\\\hline
& Total & 100 & 328\\\hline
\end{tabular}}
\end{table}
\subsection{Landscaping Pages}
\label{subsub:landscaping_pages}
If a table is too wide to fit the standard measure, it may be turned,
with its caption, to 90 degrees. Landscape tables cannot be produced
directly using the \verb ijcaArticle class file because \TeX{} itself cannot
turn the page, and not all device drivers provide such a facility.
The following procedure can be used to produce such pages.
\vskip 6pt
Use the package \verb rotating in your document and change the coding
from
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{table}...\end{table}
to
\begin{sidewaystable}...\end{sidewaystable}
and for figures
\begin{figure}...\end{figure}
to
\begin{sidewaysfigure}...\end{sidewaysfigure}
\end{verbatim}
environments in your document to turn your table on the appropriate
page of your document. For instance, the following code prints
a page with the running head, a message half way down and the
table number towards the bottom.
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{sidewaystable}
\tbl{Landscape table caption to go here.}{...}
\label{landtab}
\end{sidewaystable}
\end{verbatim}
\subsection{Double Column Figure and Tables}
\label{subsub:double_fig_tab}
For generating the output of figures and tables in double column
we can use the following coding:
\begin{enumerate}
\item For Figures:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{figure*}...\end{figure*}
\end{verbatim}
\item For landscape figures:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{sidewaysfigure*}...\end{sidewaysfigure*}
\end{verbatim}
\item For Tables:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{table*}...\end{table*}
\end{verbatim}
\item For landscape tables:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{sidewaystable*}...\end{sidewaystable*}
\end{verbatim}
\end{enumerate}
\subsection{Typesetting Mathematics}
\label{subsub:type_math}
The \verb ijcaArticle class file will set displayed mathematics with center to
the column width, provided that you use the \LaTeXe{} standard of
open and closed square brackets as delimiters.
The equation
\[
\sum_{i=1}^p \lambda_i = (S)
\]
was typeset using the acmtog class file with the commands
\begin{verbatim}
\[
\sum_{i=1}^p \lambda_i = (S)
\]
\end{verbatim}
For display equations, cross-referencing is encouraged. For example,
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{equation}
(n-1)^{-1} \sum^n_{i=1} (X_i - \overline{X})^2.
\label{eq:samplevar}
\end{equation}
Equation~(\ref{eq:samplevar}) gives the formula for
sample variance.
\end{verbatim}
The following output is generated with the above coding:
\begin{equation}
(n-1)^{-1} \sum^n_{i=1} (X_i - \overline{X})^2.
\label{eq:samplevar}
\end{equation}
Equation~(\ref{eq:samplevar}) gives the formula for
sample variance.
\subsection{Enunciations}
\label{subsub:enunciation}
The \verb ijcaArticle class file generates the enunciations with the help of
the following commands:
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{theorem}...\end{theorem}
\begin{strategy}...\end{strategy}
\begin{property}...\end{property}
\begin{proposition}...\end{proposition}
\begin{lemma}...\end{lemma}
\begin{example}...\end{example}
\begin{proof}...\end{proof}
\begin{definition}...\end{definition}
\begin{algorithm}...\end{algorithm}
\begin{remark}...\end{remark}
\end{verbatim}
The above-mentioned coding can also include optional arguments
such as
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{theorem}[...]. Example for theorem:
\begin{theorem}[Generalized Poincare Conjecture]
Four score and seven ... created equal.
\end{theorem}
\end{verbatim}
\begin{theorem}[Generalized Poincare Conjecture]
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth,
upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty,
and dedicated to the proposition that all men are
created equal.
\end{theorem}
\subsection{Extract}
\label{subsub:extract}
Extract environment should be coded within
\begin{verbatim}
\begin{extract}..\end{extract}
\end{verbatim}
\subsection{Balancing column at last page}
\label{subsub:Balance}
For balancing the both column length at last page use :
\begin{verbatim}
\vadjust{\vfill\pagebreak}
\end{verbatim}
%\vadjust{\vfill\pagebreak}
at appropriate place in your \TeX{} file or in bibliography file.
\section{References}
\label{subsub:references}
References are most easily (and correctly) generated using the
BIBTEX, which is easily invoked via
\begin{verbatim}
\bibliographystyle{ijcaArticle}
\bibliography{author}
\end{verbatim}
When submitting the document source (.tex) file to external
parties, it is strongly recommended that the BIBTEX .bbl file be
manually copied into the document (within the traditional \LaTeX{}
bibliography environment) so as not to depend on external files to
generate the bibliography and to prevent the possibility of changes
occurring therein.
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