Submissions
All types of submissions should follow the specified guideline on page length, font size and line spacing as specified below. You are recommended to format your paper according to the submission template. All submissions should be sent in electronic form through the WITS 2022 submission system at: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/WITS2022.
When submitting to WITS 2022, please select from one of the five categories below and each paper or proposal can only be submitted to one category.
- Completed Full Research Paper (maximum 15 pages)
- Research-in-Progress Poster Paper (maximum 10 pages)
- Dissertation Proposal (maximum 10 pages)
- Demo/Prototype (maximum 10 pages)
- Industry Forum (maximum 10 pages)
Completed Full Research Paper
Submitted full research papers are limited to 15 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides). All submissions will be subjected to double blind review. Selection for presentation at the workshop and publication in the proceedings will be based on originality, contribution to the field, and alignment with the theme of the workshop. Authors of accepted full research papers will be required to present at the workshop. Accepted full research papers will also be considered for the Best Paper or the Best Workshop Theme Paper awards. When appropriate, the program chairs may acept early-stage full research papers as research-in-progress papers.
Research-in-Progress Poster Paper
We also encourage research-in-progress paper submissions for authors to gather feedback on early stage work. Submitted research-in-progress papers are limited to 10 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides). Accepted research-in-progress papers will be presented as posters with a designated space being provided for poster displays during the poster session. Authors of accepted research-in-progress will also be accorded time to briefly present their work during the ignite session.
Dissertation Proposal
Dissertation proposal submissions are targeted at doctoral students who have NOT completed their dissertation, but have successfully proposed it by July 1st, 2022 and desired feedback on the research proposed for their dissertation. Dissertation proposals should not exceed 10 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides). Accepted dissertation proposals will be invited for presentation at the workshop and be considered for the Best Dissertation Proposal award.
Demo/Prototype
Demo/Prototype submissions are intended for showcasing developed software or hardware prototypes and should not exceed 10 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides). Additionally, demo/prototype submissions should include, wherever feasible, links to the associated software or hardware demo (along with screenshots to provide audiences with an indication of its functionality).
Industry Forum
WITS 2022 invites submissions from practitioners to share experience and insights from industrial practices on information technology. We especially welcome submissions on topics related to digital asset disruption, the theme for this year’s workshop. Submissions for industry forum should not exceed 10 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides).