7th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture

It will be appreciated if you can bring your MS (as .doc or .pdf file) on the CD/ DVD Rom or USB storage device to DAA VII.
The MS (in .doc or .pdf format) can also be sending electronically to daaseven@gmail.com by 30 September, 2008.

Manuscripts should be written in English. Authors who are concerned about their English usage should have their manuscript proofread/ previewed by a person proficient in English. English that is difficult to read may be returned to the author for correction and resubmission before being sent out for scientific review.
Manuscripts should be typewritten and all pages should be numbered. Each line should be double spaced and the lines should be numbered sequentially throughout the MS. This also applies to the abstract, footnotes and references.
Species names and other Latin terms should be typed in italics.
SI units should be used.
The manuscript should be formatted as a single column and saved as .doc or .pdf file. Keep the layout of the text as simple as possible. Do not embed any table or figure into the main text. However, tables and figures should be properly labeled and accurately referenced in the text.

Large table should be avoided. As a rough guide, tabular data will need to fit comfortably within the print area of an A4-sized page.
Tables should be numbered sequentially throughout the MS.
All tables should be displayed on separate pages of the manuscript. Please do not embed them in the text.
The title and the column heading of the table should be descriptive but concise.
Any information required for understanding the table should be given at the bottom of the table as a footnote.

Save your original artwork in a format that is compatible with MS word (i.e. .JPG, .GIF, or TIF format).
Use only following fonts within the figure: Arial, Courier, Helvetica, Times, Symbol.
Number the figures sequentially throughout the MS.
All figures can be provided as separate files or on separate pages.
The figure legends should be provided on separate pages.
Generated figures should be close to their expected print size in the published journal. If the figures become illegible after re-sizing, the authors will be asked to resubmit the figure with improved quality.
A scale bar should be included if it is necessary.

Do not attach the legend to the figure. Legends should be provided on separate pages. After a brief descriptive title, the text of the legend should be kept to a minimum, but please explain all symbols and abbreviations used.

Paper Size:

A4 (210mm wide x 297mm high)

Paper Length:

In order to include your paper in the proceedings (which will be published after the conference), your paper must not exceed 25 A4 pages, including all tables, figures, diagrams, references and acknowledgments.

Title Font:

Times New Roman 14 point, capitals only and in bold.

Text Font:

Times New Roman 12 point

Abstract:

Brief Overview including conclusions

Body of Paper:

Introduction through to conclusion

Line Spacing:

Use double spacing throughout

Tables:

Tables should be small enough to fit comfortably on an A4 page.

Figures:

All graphics must be Microsoft Word compatible (i.e. .JPG, .GIF, or TIF format). Please ensure text and graphics are readable when printed in black and white.

Legends

Legends should consist of a brief and descriptive title followed by a concise explanation of the figure and any symbols or abbreviations.

Keywords:

Please list 5 Key words at the end of your paper. These words will be used in the index as a search tool for your paper.

References:

List in alphabetical order using the Harvard referencing system, The required elements and reference style for book and journal article are as follows.

For book:
[Author, Year. Title of book. Edition (only include this if not the first edition). Place of publication: Publisher]
Lightner, D.V., 1996. A Handbook of Shrimp Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures for Diseases of Culture Penaeid Shrimp. Baton Rouge: World Aquaculture Society.

For journal article:
[Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Journal, Volume number (Issue/Part number), Page numbers]
Leu, J.H., Wang, H.C., Kou, G.H., Lo, C.F., 2008. Penaeus monodon caspase is targeted by a white spot syndrome virus anti-apoptosis protein. Dev Comp Immunol, 32(5), p. 476-86.
Leu, J.H., Chang, C.C., Wu, J.L., Hsu, C.W., Hirono, I., Aoki, T., Juan, H.F., Lo, C.F., Kou, G.H., Huang, H.C., 2007. Comparative analysis of differentially expressed genes in normal and white spot syndrome virus infected Penaeus monodon. BMC Genomics, 8(120).
(The detail of Harvard Reference System can be found at the website:
http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm)

IMPORTANT
Please ensure that all written materials submitted for publication have been proof read. Your biography is used as received. Please note that your paper will be peer reviewed and returned to you for clarification of any queries or amendments. Please note that authors MUST assign Copyright to the Asian Fisheries Society.