Preparing a full paper for ICSGASE (16pt bold)
First E. Authora and Second R. Authorb (12 pt)
aStructural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt (9 pt), E-mail: author1@mans.edu.eg
bDepartment of Civil Engineering, University of Jupiter, City, Country. Email: author2@univ.edu
Abstract—This document serves as the official formatting template for the 1st ICSGASE 2026. The abstract should provide a concise summary of the research objectives, methodology, key findings, and their implications for sustainable geotechnical or advanced structural engineering. Authors must ensure that the text is written in 9 pt, bold, and italicized font. Do not include citations or complex mathematical formulas in this section. Please maintain the spacing provided in this template to ensure the integrity of the page layout and footnote positioning.
KEYWORDS:
advanced structural engineering, finite element method, soil-structure interaction, sustainability, vibration control
I. INTRODUCTION
This document serves as the formatting template for the 1st ICSGASE 2026. Authors should apply these styles to ensure consistency across the proceedings. The main body text is set in 10 pt Times New Roman with 1.5 line spacing. Please ensure that the first line of each paragraph is indented by 0.5 cm.
2.1 Subheading Example
Subheadings should be formatted in 10 pt italics. For figures, tables, and the reference list at the end of the paper, please use a reduced font size of 8 pt to maintain a clear visual hierarchy.
II. Guidelines For Manuscript Preparation
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2.2 Figures and Illustrations
To ensure professional quality and consistent layout in the ICSGASE 2026 proceedings, all figures must be of high resolution (minimum 300 DPI) and inserted using a tabulated format. Authors should create a table with one column and two rows: the figure itself must be placed in the top cell and centered, while its corresponding caption must be placed in the lower cell. Ensure that the table borders are set to "No Border" so they do not appear in the final document. For document stability, the image layout should be set to "In Line with Text." Captions must be written in 8 pt font, beginning with the abbreviation "Fig." followed by the figure number, a period, and two spaces. It is a best practice to provide a descriptive caption that explains the significance of the visual data. For example, a correctly formatted figure within a table would appear as follows:
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Fig. 1. Magnetization as a function of applied field. Note that “Fig.” is abbreviated. There is a period after the figure number, followed by two spaces. It is good practice to explain the significance of the figure in the caption |
2.3 Tables
Tables should be treated as a distinct visual element and must be centered on the page. All tables must be numbered with Roman numerals (e.g., TABLE I, TABLE II) and include a caption placed above the table body. The caption and the table content must be written in 8 pt font. For a clean, professional appearance, vertical lines are optional and generally avoided; however, horizontal lines must be used to separate the table heading from the body and at the very top and bottom of the table. If a table requires a footnote, use a superscript lowercase letter (e.g., a) and place the explanation immediately below the table. Statements that serve as captions for the entire table do not require footnote letters. Authors are encouraged to use standard SI units throughout. A correctly formatted table is presented below as an example:
TABLE I
Units for Magnetic Properties
Symbol | Quantity | Conversion from Gaussian and CGS EMU to SI a |
F | magnetic flux | 1 Mx ® 10-8 Wb = 10-8 V·s |
B | magnetic flux density, magnetic induction | 1 G ® 10-4 T = 10-4 Wb/m2 |
H | magnetic field strength | 1 Oe ® 103/(4p) A/m |
m | magnetic moment | 1 erg/G = 1 emu ® 10-3 A·m2 = 10-3 J/T |
M | magnetization | 1 erg/(G·cm3) = 1 emu/cm3 ® 103 A/m |
4pM | magnetization | 1 G ® 103/(4p) A/m |
s | specific magnetization | 1 erg/(G·g) = 1 emu/g ® 1 A·m2/kg |
j | magnetic dipole moment | 1 erg/G = 1 emu ® 4p´ 10-10 Wb·m |
J | magnetic polarization | 1 erg/(G·cm3) = 1 emu/cm3 ® 4p´ 10-4 T |
c,k | susceptibility | 1 ® 4p |
cr | mass susceptibility | 1 cm3/g ® 4p´ 10-3 m3/kg |
m | permeability | 1 ® 4p´ 10-7 H/m = 4p´ 10-7 Wb/(A·m) |
mr | relative permeability | m®mr |
w, W | energy density | 1 erg/cm3 ® 10-1 J/m3 |
N, D | demagnetizing factor | 1 ® 1/(4p) |
III. MATH AND EQUATIONS
If you are using Word, use either the Microsoft Equation Editor or the MathType add-on (http://www.mathtype.com) for equations in your paper (Insert | Object | Create New | Microsoft Equation or MathType Equation). “Float over text” should not be selected.
3.1 Equations
Mathematical expressions must be created using the Microsoft Equation Editor or the MathType add-on (via Insert > Object). To ensure a professional layout, each equation should be placed within a single-row table containing two columns. The first column (wide) should contain the equation, horizontally centered within the page margins. The second column (narrow) must contain the equation number, enclosed in parentheses and right-aligned. Authors must set the table borders to "No Border" and ensure the table layout is "In Line with Text." Equations should be numbered consecutively throughout the paper and punctuated as part of the sentence if necessary.
3.2 Symbols and Citations
Symbols and variables must be italicized (e.g., for ultimate moment, for soil unit weight), while units, constants, and standard functions (e.g., log, exp, max) should remain in regular Roman font. All symbols must be defined before the equation appears or immediately following it. When citing equations in the text, refer to them simply by their number in parentheses, such as "(1)," unless the reference begins a sentence, in which case it should be written as "Equation (1) is..."
IV. Conclusion
A conclusion section is mandatory for all submissions. While the conclusion should briefly review the main findings of the paper, it must not be a replication of the abstract. Instead, it should synthesize the research results, emphasize the technical importance of the work, and clearly state its practical applications or potential extensions in the fields of sustainable geotechnics or advanced structural engineering. The text should follow the standard body format: 10 pt font, 1.5 line spacing, with a 0.5 cm first-line indentation. ---.
V. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
An acknowledgment section is optional but highly encouraged for papers that received external funding or significant technical support. This section should be used to recognize the contributions of individuals who assisted in the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship, such as laboratory technicians or field assistants. It is also the appropriate place to mention grant numbers and funding bodies (e.g., STDF, university research funds, or industrial partners). The text must follow the standard body formatting: 10 pt font, 1.5 line spacing, and a 0.5 cm first-line indentation.
VI. References
Authors must follow the Harvard (EndNote) style for all citations and the final bibliography. References should not be numbered. Every source cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and conversely, every entry in the list must be cited in the text. All references must provide full data; incomplete entries may lead to the rejection of the manuscript.
Citations within the text should consist of the author’s last name and the year of publication (e.g., Abdelrahman, 2024). For two authors, use both names (Smith and Jones, 2023). For three or more authors, use the first author’s name followed by "et al." (Brown et al., 2022).
The list should be arranged alphabetically by the first author's last name. Use 8 pt font with a hanging indent. Web links and URLs must include the full title of the site, the URL, and the date the site was accessed
Example Reference Styles (Refined for ICSGASE 2026):
Journal Articles (Standard) J. Attapangittya, 2003, “Social studies in geotechnical engineering,” Quarterly Review of Engineering, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 9-10.
Conference Proceedings J. Velagic and A. Hrusto, 2017, “Design of Coupled Disturbance Observers for Nonlinear Suspension Systems,” IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Germany, pp. 547-552, July 3-7.
Books L. Bass, P. Clements, and R. Kazman, 2003, Software Architecture in Practice, 2nd ed. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley.
Book Chapters B. Brown and M. Aaron, 2001, “The politics of nature,” in J. Smith (ed.), The Rise of Modern Geotechnics, 3rd ed. New York: Wiley.
E-books J. L. Spudich and B. H. Satir (eds.), 2001, Sensory Receptors and Signal Transduction. New York: Wiley-Liss. [E-book] Available: Safari e-book.
Internet Sites ISSN International Centre, 2006, “The ISSN Register.” http://www.issn.org [Accessed Feb. 20, 2024].
File Naming Guidelines:
- Initial Submission: Since a Paper ID is not yet assigned, please name your file using the following format: ICSGASE2026_Lastname_ShortTitle.docx.
- Final (Camera-Ready) Submission: Once your paper is accepted and an ID is assigned, please rename the final version as:PaperID_Lastname_ICSGASE2026.docx (e.g., 105_Abdelrahman_ICSGASE2026.docx).
