Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. 

Originality: Submissions must be original and not previously published or under review elsewhere.

Language: All papers must be written in English and use clear, concise academic language.

Format: Follow the conference-provided template below (in Word format).

Relevance: Ensure your submission aligns with the conference themes, such as:

• Development and application of thermal manikins
• Modeling of human thermoregulation
• Clothing and protective equipment
• Intelligent clothing and equipment
• Test methods and standards

Length:

• Full Papers: 6–12 pages (including references, figures, and tables).
• Abstracts: 250–350 words.
• Posters: 1–2 pages (including summary and key findings)

Structure:

• Title Page: Include the title, author names, affiliations, and contact information.
• Abstract: A concise summary (250–300 words) outlining the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Keywords: List 3–5 pertinent keywords.
• Main Text: Organized into sections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• References: Cite all sources appropriately, following a standard citation style (e.g., APA, IEEE).

Formatting Details:

• Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 12 pt.
• Spacing: 1.5 line spacing.
• Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
• Figures and Tables: Numbered sequentially with descriptive captions; ensure high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi).

Online Submission: Submit manuscripts through EasyChair submission portal. Accepted file formats include PDF and DOCX.

• File Naming: Use a standardized format "CorrespondingAuthor_LastName_FirstName_I3M2025.pdf".

• Deadlines: Adhere to specified submission deadlines

Other

Plagiarism: All submissions will be checked for plagiarism. Ensure proper citation of all sources.

Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Funding Acknowledgment: Clearly state all sources of funding or financial support received for the research.

Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be reviewed by Scientific Committee and assessed based on originality, relevance to conference themes, methodological rigor, clarity, and contribution to the field.

List of Topics

• Development and application of thermal manikin
• Ergonomics evaluation
• Modeling of clothing and protective equipment
• Human safety and protection
• Challenges of diverse workforces in PPE
• Workwear and functional clothing product research
• Novel

Committees

Scientific Committee

Organizing committee

• Dr. Kedena P. Henriques-Thompson
• Dr. Emiel DenHartog
• Bailey Smith
• Mandi Degnan

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to i3mctsrmncs@ncsu.edu.