# NC2AI 2027 Author Instructions

## 1. General Instructions

Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished research papers describing significant contributions in Artificial Intelligence and its Applications, and related disciplines. All manuscripts must be written in **English** and prepared using the **NC2AI 2027 LaTeX template**.

Only PDF files generated from the template will be accepted for submission.

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## 2. Manuscript Format

Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the following formatting requirements.

| **Item**     | **Instructions**                                                           |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Paper Length | Regular papers: **6–10 pages**, including figures, tables, and references |
| Language     | English                                                                   |
| Paper Size   | A4 (210 × 297 mm)                                                         |
| Layout       | Single-column                                                             |
| Margins      | Left: 2.0 cm, Right: 2.0 cm, Top: 2.5 cm, Bottom: 2.5 cm                  |
| Main Text    | 11 pt, single line spacing                                                |
| Title        | Centered, bold, concise, and informative                                  |
| Authors      | Full names, affiliations, country, and corresponding author's email       |
| Abstract     | 150–250 words                                                             |
| Keywords     | 3–6 keywords                                                              |

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## 3. Paper Organization

The manuscript should normally contain the following sections:

* Title
* Authors and Affiliations
* Abstract
* Keywords
* Introduction
* Related Work
* Methodology
* Experimental Results
* Discussion
* Conclusion
* Acknowledgment (optional)
* References

Additional sections may be included when appropriate.

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## 4. Headings

Section and subsection headings should be clearly numbered and formatted consistently throughout the manuscript.

Use descriptive titles that accurately reflect the content of each section.

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## 5. Figures

Figures should:

* Be centered on the page.
* Be of high quality and suitable for printing.
* Be referenced in the text before they appear.
* Include a descriptive caption placed **below** the figure.
* Remain readable when printed in black and white.

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## 6. Tables

Tables should:

* Be centered.
* Be referenced in the text.
* Include a descriptive caption placed **above** the table.
* Use horizontal rules only where necessary to improve readability.

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## 7. Mathematical Expressions

Mathematical expressions should be prepared using standard LaTeX mathematical notation.

Authors should follow these conventions:

* Variables should be written in italic.
* Vectors should be represented in bold.
* Matrices should be represented using uppercase bold letters.
* Important equations should be displayed on separate lines.
* Only equations referenced in the text should be numbered.
* Equations should be cited using their equation numbers.
* Standard mathematical operators such as sin, cos, log, exp, min, and max should use the corresponding LaTeX commands.

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## 8. Algorithms

Algorithms should:

* Be numbered consecutively.
* Include a caption placed above the algorithm.
* Be referenced in the text.
* Be written clearly and concisely.

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## 9. Units

Use the International System of Units (SI) throughout the manuscript.

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## 10. References

References must follow the **IEEE citation style**.

Authors are encouraged to manage references using **BibTeX** to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every reference listed must be cited in the manuscript.

## 11. AI Disclaimer

While AI has introduced important tools capable of generating entire papers, it is not an author in itself. The use of AI tools should be restricted to enhancing language and improving readability. Authors are demanded to explicitly disclose the utilization of AI tools during the preparation of the submitted manuscript. If you have used AI tools, kindly incorporate the following statement into your manuscript just before the references:

Disclosure of AI tools usage:
The preparation of this manuscript involved the use of [NAME THE TOOL] to [SPECIFY THE PURPOSE]. Subsequently, the authors reviewed and edited the content as necessary, and take full responsibility for the paper's content.

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## 12. Submission

Before submitting your paper, ensure that:

* The manuscript follows the NC2AI 2027 template.
* The paper length is between **6 and 10 pages**.
* All figures and tables are correctly numbered and cited.
* Mathematical expressions are properly formatted.
* References follow the IEEE citation style.
* The manuscript has been carefully proofread.
* The final submission is provided as a PDF generated from the LaTeX template.

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## Contact

For questions regarding paper preparation or submission, please contact the NC2AI 2027 Organizing Committee at:

**Email: nc2ai@esi-sba.dz

This document provides the formatting and submission requirements for papers submitted to the **First National Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations (NC2AI 2027)**. We encourage authors to carefully follow these instructions to ensure a smooth review and publication process.