Author Instructions

Authors must submit the following documents:

  • Abstract and Extended Abstract should be submitted in two separate files.
  • Abstracts and Extended Abstracts can be submitted to rcaict2025@vau.ac.lk.
  • Maximum number of pages in the Extended Abstract: four (04) pages, single column.

Following sections should be included in the ABSTRACT:

  • Title:
    • Title (maximum 100 characters including spaces)
      Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold
  • Abstract:
    • Maximum word count: 250
    • No citations allowed
    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
    • Line spacing: 1.5

Note: Abstracts exceeding the maximum limit will be returned.

  • Keywords:
    • Maximum of 5 keywords
    • Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt, Italic
  • Follow the given format in the template for the abstract.

Following sections should be included in the EXTENDED ABSTRACT:

  • Title
    Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
    Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Line spacing 1.5
  • Materials & Methods
    Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Line spacing 1.5
  • Results and Discussion
    Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Line spacing 1.5
  • Conclusions (as applicable)
    Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Line spacing 1.5
  • References
    • Style: Harvard
    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Line spacing 1.5

Please note that:

  • Author details should not be included in the abstract or extended abstract.
  • Format of the abstract must be in .docx or .doc format.
  • Authors can submit the extended abstract in .docx / .doc or PDF format.