Submitting Abstracts CALL FOR PAPERS View or Download PDF of the Call for Papers Contributed papers are solicited for the sessions listed under prelminary topics or any general related topics. Papers may be scheduled for presentation in the evening poster session;  those of more general interest will be placed in oral sessions. GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING ABSTRACTS Abstracts are reproduced as received in the Book of Abstracts and will also be posted on the ICDD web page. If you do not want your abstract posted on the web page, please note your request on the information page of your abstract submission. Abstracts must not exceed one page in length and must include the title, author(s), affiliation(s), and the text. To provide uniformity, it is recommended that abstracts be prepared according to the following guidelines: (PDF format is preferred if submitted via e-mail)   PPXRD Thanks the following sponsors: Discover Barcelona’s majestic presence on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Qualities such as breathtaking views, a rich cultural life, and a history that dates back over 2,000 years are why we felt this city was perfect for PPXRD-4. We hope you’ll join us for the experience! Photos:  © Globo Foto (top) and Espai D'Imatge (Turisme de Barcelona) Abstract Format Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 inches; A4 paper must be formatted for 8.5 x 11 inches Size: Entire abstract, including title, author(s), affiliation(s), and text, must fit into a maximum area of 15 cm (5.9") wide by 20 cm (7.9") high. Please allow a top margin of 3.8 cm (1.5") and 2.54 cm (1") margins on all other sides Font: Times or Times New Roman, 12 point Title: bold, centered, all uppercase (except where lowercase letters are needed for clarity) Leave one blank line between the title and the author(s) Author(s) and affiliation(s): mixed upper and lowercase, centered; if there is more than one author, underline the presenting author's name Leave two blank lines before beginning text Text: text should appear flush left; do not indent use line spacing sufficiently large enough to allow the abstract to be read easily, including subscripts, superscripts and Greek letters a blank line is recommended (space permitting) between new paragraphs SUBMISSION Abstracts may be submitted via the web or by e-mail. Click here -  to submit abstracts. PPXRD-4 Program and Abstracts CONFIRMATION Receipt of abstracts will be confirmed by e-mail. If you do not receive your confirmation within 2 weeks of your submission, please contact Leah Mooney, Education Coordinator, at mooney@icdd.com, phone: 610-325-9814.   Information on Past PPXRD Symposiums PPXRD-3, February 23-25, 2004 PPXRD-2, December 9-12, 2002 PPXRD-1 - September 27-29, 1999 PPXRD-4 | Program | Register | Details | Abstracts | Exhibitors | Contact