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ALC '26
16th International Symposium on Atomic Level
Characterizations for New Materials and Devices '26
November 1 (Sun) – 6 (Fri), 2026
Howard beach resort, Kenting, TAIWAN

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Call for Papers Publication Presentation Instructions

Call for Papers & Abstract Submission

Call for Papers

We encourage the submission of papers describing work related to the symposium topics. Each contributor should submit 1 page (A4 paper) of an abstract and contact information via the ALC'26 web site by the deadline shown below. The program committee will make a decision to accept or reject titles by September 1 (Tue) 2026, and the decision will be announced by e-mail to each author.

Accepted authors can submit a manuscript for journal with peer review. See the Publication page in detail.

Abstract Deadline

June 30 (Tue) 2026 (closed)

How to Prepare Camera Ready Abstract

Templates for Camera Ready Abstract

Abstract Submission

Publication

Selected papers will be considered for publication in Special Topic Collections of e-JSSNT (JVSS).


e-JSSNT (JVSS)

Please follow the instructions below when preparing and submitting your paper. All manuscripts are reviewed to the same standards as regular submissions. Note that article processing charge is free.

To be published, the manuscript must:

For both journals, use of color in figures is encouraged. Prepare illustrations in the final published size, not oversized or undersized.

How to Submit Your Manuscript for Publication

e-JSSNT

  1. Prepare your manuscript according to the instructions page. The authors are encouraged to use color figures and movies.
  2. Visit the ScholarOne to submit your manuscript. Please create your account first if you have never logged in before.
  3. Choose “Author” tab on the top, and “Start Submission” menu on the left, then “Begin Submission”.
  4. Please choose “Conference Paper” for [Type] in Step 1 (Type, Title, & Abstract), otherwise you will be required to pay a submission fee.
  5. In Step 3 (Attributes), choose “Conference-ALC” for [Conference Name], and select a desired type (e.g. “Conference (Regular Paper)”) for [Conference Paper Type].
  6. See also “Manuscript Submission Instruction for ALC'24 Conference Paper”.

Manuscript Deadline

Presentation Instructions (TENTATIVE)

Instructions for Oral Presentations

A PC projector is available for oral presentations. Please bring your own laptop and connect it to our system during a break time prior to the session featuring your presentation.

Presentation Durations

Instructions for Poster Presentations

Poster Size and Required Information

Poster Display Hours

Presentation Time

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