Guidelines for Submission

Modeling & Simulation Magazine
is the general interest publication provided to the membership of The Society for Modeling and Simulation International, Inc. (formerly The Society for Computer Simulation). We welcome contributions from all members of the modeling and simulation community.

Examples of topics include following:
· Discussion of issues, letters to editor, interaction with contributors and readers
· Hardware/software releases: What does your new or latest product do? How is it better? What doesn't it do? · Major research efforts and breakthroughs: academic and industrial · Researchers' report on progress in layperson's terms
· New request for proposals, new projects/contracts/funding announcements
· Progress in Education/Training: K-12, infusion of M&S into the general curriculum

There are two main goals for an article in Modeling & Simulation Magazine.

1. Make the paper readable and interesting to the non-expert (M&S professional, or student who might not be an expert in your field).

2. Provide some useful information related to the M&S field. The nature of information will vary depending on the intent of the article. Our readers will want to know what are the problems addressed, the benefits, the advantages, the solutions, etc., of the particular approach, technology, product, etc., rather than a detailed history or research thesis. We suggest that you try to examine your subject from this non-expert's viewpoint. What would such a person be expected to know about the field, what might he/she want to know? Taking this viewpoint might suggest angles and approaches.
To achieve these goals, consider the following points.

Title:
Suggest a short, catchy title that provokes some question or interest.

Writing style:
Write in a more natural, conversational style than you would employ if writing a technical article. Use active voice and simple constructions.

Length:
Articles should be short, varying from half a page to two pages in length (no strict upper limit). Shorter articles are more likely to be read, so you should try hard to get your main points in early and succinctly.

References: Your references should be limited to between 5 to 10 in number (no strict limit). They should give pointers to any additional or more detailed information that the interested reader can follow up. Particularly helpful is material available through SCS publications or Website (such as interest group chat areas).

Headlines/Sidebars:
Suggest headlines and sidebars to use (e.g., see the example that follows)--these are the main points of your article--what you want to get across even if the article is not read.

Tables, Images and Figures:
Provide 1 to 3 tables, images or figures (again, no strict limits). If you do not have access to an image, suggest where an image might be available.

Requested Formats:
Microsoft Word or ASCII text. Single space, single column, the least amount of formatting possible (our editors will add appropriate formatting). Common graphics formats, including TIFF, JPEG, etc. Send original graphics, rather than embedded images, whenever possible.

Word Counts:
One printed page with headline, byline and subheads: about 700 words; one printed page, straight text: about 850 words. Ratio of finished printed pages to word processing pages with 8.5" x 11" paper, one-inch margins all around, 12-point Times Roman font:
· Printed page with heads: about 1-1/4 WP pages
· Printed page, straight text: about 1-1/3 to 1-1/2 pages (A4 paper is about the same when authors use single column format.)

We look forward to your short contributions along these or other lines.

Please submit articles to: Managing Editor, The Society for Modeling and Simulation International, P. O. Box 17900, San Diego, CA 92177, editor@scs.org.


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