Instructions for Online Abstract Submission

The Scientific Program Committee is soliciting abstracts of papers for presentation at the CSC2008, the 91st Canadian Chemical Conference and Exhibition. Abstracts may be submitted starting December 17, 2007. Acceptance of papers will be based on abstracts that are submitted in accordance with the instructions outlined below.  All abstracts must have been submitted prior to midnight (EST) on February 13, 2008. 

Abstracts for the Undergraduate Student Poster Competition must have been submitted prior to midnight (EDT) on April 16, 2008.

Each abstract, in English or French, will be composed of a title, the authors' names and affiliation(s) followed by the body of the abstract (text, with or without graphics).  The body of the text should contain a minimum of 120 words; the entire abstract, including authors' names, affiliations and e-mail addresses as well as the title and text of the abstract, must fit in the space indicated by the webHermes preview.  The amount of text that will fit depends on the number of authors, the number of addresses as well as the inclusion of a graphic.  Every abstract is allotted the same amount of space; please make sure yours fits in the allowed space by previewing it [making sure all name(s) are linked to the appropriate address(es)] before submitting it.

Abstracts must be submitted online using webHermes through your web browser.
webHermes allows authors to use their web browser to create and submit abstracts, regardless of their computer operating system.

To submit your abstract, please go to:  

http://www.ozonesoftware.com/wh/conferences/CSC2008/

webHermes Notes

Below is an example of what you will see at the above link:

First time users have to select the ''NewAccount'' tab to create their own login account with webHermes

After login and creating/opening an abstract with webHermes, the application form will allow you to fill in the following information

Under "General Info" Tab:

• Abstract title only (not the abstract text)

• Symposium/session you feel best suits your submission

• Audio-visual requirements

• Inclusion in the Undergraduate Student Poster Competition or another Student Competition (not both)

Under "Authors" Tab

• Presenting author's name and email address

• All authors names and their organizational affiliations

Under "Abstract" Tab

• Abstract text, should be a minimum of 120 words; the entire abstract, including graphics, must fit in the space indicated in the PDF preview under the "Preview" Tab.

Under the "Graphic" Tab

• You may attach one graphic file to your abstract. 
  The following formats are supported in order of decreasing preference

  •  WMF      - Windows Meta File

  •  PS, EPS - Postscript or Encapsulated Postscript

  •  GIF, JPG - Bitmap Images

  Image size should be kept to a minimum.
  For a 600 dpi print resolution, maximum 2 inch x 1 inch (or 1200 pixels x 600 pixels)

Under "Preview" Tab

• View a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) preview of your abstract.  Save a copy of the .pdf file for future reference.

• Abstracts can be submitted by selecting "Submit Your Abstract".  Make sure your abstract (Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract text and Abstract graphics) fits entirely in the allotted space and is correct and complete before you submit it.

Abstracts must be submitted online using webHermes.   

For submission details and instructions go to:  

http://www.ozonesoftware.com/wh/conferences/CSC2008/

Please note:

Once submitted, the abstract cannot be changed.  Please check your submission carefully! 

Note:  All questions/problems regarding the use of webHermes should be directed to O'Zone Software (click for e-mail contact: O'Zone Software).   Any questions regarding the abstract itself should be directed to program@csc2008.ca.