Guidelines for extended abstract submission

• The official language of the conference is English, and all abstracts must be submitted in English. Abstract submissions are accepted online only.
• To present at the conference, please complete the abstract submission form.
• Please note that accepted abstracts will be scheduled for either a poster or an oral presentation only if at least one author has registered for the conference and paid the registration fees.
• A registered author may submit a maximum of two (2) abstracts as a presenter.

Before starting your online submission

• Please prepare your personal data (including your title and authors’ details) to be included in the form. Be aware that the information used in the scientific program and book of abstracts will be taken directly from this form.
• The submitter will be designated as the corresponding author and will receive all future correspondence from the WTC 2026 organization.
• Co-authors, please provide their details in the order in which you want them to appear.
• Format your PDF file according to the guidelines provided below using the Conference Template available in Word. You must complete the template in Word and convert it to a PDF file before uploading, as the website only accepts PDF files.

Details for the preparation of the abstract for WTC 2026

Overview

The abstract should be written in English and may include figures, tables, and references. Manuscripts must be one page long and organized into the following sections: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusions, and References. The PDF file size should not exceed 2 MB (megabytes).

Formatting Guidelines for the Template

The abstract should be formatted into two columns, with a spacing of 20 mm between them. All text must be fully justified within the margins. We recommend using a 10-point Times New Roman font for the body text. Please ensure that all margins are set to 20 mm.

The title should be centred at the top of the first page, formatted in boldface using 14-point Times New Roman font. Following the title, include the author's name and affiliations, ensuring they are also centred across the entire page width. An extra line should be inserted between the author's name(s) and affiliation(s). Additionally, the corresponding author must provide an email address.

An opening summary of no more than 100 words should precede the main text and must not include references to tables, figures, or citations contained within the manuscript. Below the abstract, list three to five keywords with lowercase initials, except for proper nouns.

All headings must be numbered using Arabic numerals and aligned with the left margin of the column. We suggest using a 10-point Times New Roman font in bold italics for subheadings.

Use of SI units

All abstracts must use SI units consistently in the text, as well as in figures and tables.

Mathematical Guidelines

All mathematical expressions must be included in the manuscript. It is essential to distinguish between capital and lowercase letters, as well as between the number zero (0) and the letter O, and between the number one (1) and the letter I. Mathematical expressions should fit within a single column. If an equation extends beyond the width of one column—for instance, fractions that should not be broken or extended expressions enclosed in parentheses—it should be reformulated to be displayed over two or more lines while remaining within the column width.

Fractional powers are preferred over root signs. Whenever possible, use the solidus (/) instead of a horizontal line for fractions. Consecutive numbers used to identify mathematical expressions should be enclosed in parentheses. In the text, refer to equations as "Eq. (1)" or "Equation (1)" if they appear at the beginning of a sentence. All symbols should be presented in italic letters.

Graphics

All graphics should be embedded directly in the manuscript. Please ensure that the images are of high resolution.

Tables

All tables should be numbered sequentially, and each table must include a caption with its number followed by a brief title. Use this number when referring to the table in the text. Tables should be placed within the text as close as possible to their first mention.

References

All bibliographical references should be numbered and listed at the end of the manuscript in a section titled "References." In the text, references should be indicated by numbers enclosed in square brackets [1].

When citing journal articles and papers from serial publications, the reference list must include the following information: the author(s) (list only the first author followed by "et al." if there are multiple authors), the complete title of the cited article in quotes (with title capitalization), the full name of the publication, the volume number (if applicable), the issue number (if applicable), the year of publication, and the inclusive page numbers of the cited article.

For textbooks or monographs, your reference list should include the following details: the author(s), the full title of the publication, the publisher, the year of publication, and the inclusive page numbers of the work being cited.

Examples:

[1] Collin, A. B. et al., “In Situ Studies of Wear Process,” ASME J. Tribology, 120, 3, 1995, 513-519.
[2] Akita, M., et al., “Investigation of the Degradation of Solid Lubricants Exposed to Atomic Oxygen,” Proc. Int. Tribol. Conf., Yokohama 1995, 1, 1996, 235-241.
[3] Tabor, D., et al., Friction as a Dissipative Process, Fundamentals of Friction: Macroscopic and Microscopic Processes, Academic Publishers, 1992, 3.
[4] Smith, A. C., et al., Lubrication Mechanism, U.S. Patent 9876543, 1990.