Instructions for Online Abstract
Submission
The Scientific Program Committee is
soliciting abstracts of papers for presentation at the CSC2009, the 92nd Canadian Chemical Conference and
Exhibition. Abstracts may be submitted starting December 17,
2008. Acceptance of papers will be based on abstracts
that are submitted in accordance with the instructions outlined below. The deadline for abstract submission was February 18,
2009.
Abstracts for
the Undergraduate Student Poster Competition must be submitted prior to midnight (EDT) on April 16,
2009.
Each abstract, in English or French, will
be composed of a title, the authors' names and affiliation(s) followed by the body of the abstract (text,
with or without graphics). The body of the text should contain a minimum of 120 words; the
entire abstract, including authors' names, affiliations and e-mail addresses as well as the
title and text of the abstract, must fit in the space indicated by the
webHermes preview. The amount of text that will fit depends on the number of authors,
the number of addresses as well as the inclusion of a graphic. Every abstract is allotted the same
amount of space; please make sure yours fits in the allowed space by previewing it [making sure all name(s)
are linked to the appropriate address(es)] before submitting it.
Abstracts must be submitted online using webHermes
through your web browser.
webHermes allows authors to use their web browser to create and
submit abstracts, regardless of their computer operating system.
To submit your abstract, please go to:
http://www.ozonesoftware.com/wh/conferences/CSC2009/
webHermes
Notes
Below is an example of what you will see at the above
link:
First time users have to select the ''New
Account'' tab to create their own login account with webHermes
After login and creating/opening an
abstract with webHermes, the application form will allow you to fill in the following information
Under "General Info"
Tab:
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Abstract title only (not the abstract
text)
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Symposium/session you feel best suits
your submission
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Audio-visual
requirements
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Inclusion in the Undergraduate Student
Poster Competition or another Student Competition (not both)
Under "Authors" Tab
Under "Abstract" Tab
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Abstract text, should be a minimum of 120
words; the entire abstract, including graphics, must fit in the space indicated in the PDF
preview under the "Preview" Tab.
Under the "Graphic" Tab
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You may attach one graphic file to your
abstract.
The following formats are supported in order of decreasing preference
Image size should be kept
to a minimum.
For a 600 dpi print resolution, maximum 2 inch x 1 inch (or 1200 pixels x 600 pixels)
Under "Preview" Tab
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View a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) preview of
your abstract. Save a copy of the .pdf file for future reference.
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Abstracts must be be submitted by
selecting "Submit Your Abstract". Make sure your abstract (Title, Authors, linked Affiliations,
Abstract text and Abstract graphics) fits entirely in the allotted space and is correct and complete before
you submit it.
Abstracts must be submitted
online using webHermes.
For submission details and instructions go
to:
http://www.ozonesoftware.com/wh/conferences/CSC2009/
Please note:
Once submitted, the abstract cannot be changed. Please check
your submission carefully!
Note: All questions/problems regarding the use of webHermes should be directed to O'Zone Software (click for e-mail
contact: O'Zone Software). Any questions regarding the abstract
itself should be directed to program@csc2009.ca.
