LaTeX template for papers submitted to the journal Evolutionary Computation.
This template was originally published on ShareLaTeX and subsequently moved to Overleaf in November 2019.
\documentclass[twoside]{article}
\usepackage{ecj,palatino,epsfig,latexsym,natbib}
%% do not add any other page- or text-size instruction here
\parskip=0.00in
\begin{document}
\ecjHeader{x}{x}{xxx-xxx}{200X}{45-character paper description goes here}{Author(s) initials and last name go here}
\title{\bf Formatting Your Paper for Evolutionary Computation}
\author{\name{\bf B. A. Author} \hfill \addr{author@abc.university.country}\\
\addr{Department of Science, My University,
MyTown, Zip, Country}
\AND
\name{\bf D. C. Author2} \hfill \addr{author2@abc.university.country}\\
\addr{Department of Science, My University,
MyTown, Zip, Country}
}
\maketitle
\begin{abstract}
The abstract goes here. It should be about 200 words and give the
reader a summary of the main contributions of the paper.
Remember that readers may decide to read or not to read your
paper based on what is in the abstract. The abstract never
contains references.
\end{abstract}
\begin{keywords}
Genetic algorithms,
evolution strategies,
genetic programming,
evolutionary programming,
strong causality,
Walsh analysis.
\end{keywords}
\section{General Instructions}
This document\footnote{Originally written by Darrell Whitley, and only later
modified by Marc Schoenauer, especially regarding the bibliography style}
is a template which you can use to format your paper in
preparation for publishing in the journal {\em Evolutionary Computation} or
for just submitting your paper to the journal. Our style file (ecj.sty) is
compatible with LaTeX version 2e.\\
Please provide author(s) first initial and last name(s) for the even-page
running headline. Also provide a brief paper title (45 characters/spaces or
less) for the odd-page running headline. See the ecjHeader section at the
top of this document for placement of these items.\\
Please make sure your paper is as complete and accurate as possible.
The rest of the document provides a few examples of references and
citations, how to set up figures, discusses common problems, and provides some
general advice on writing your paper.
\begin{enumerate}
\item
Give full names for authors. (T. Bones should be Tom Bones or Thomas,
unless your first name is a military secret and everyone calls you ``T''.)
\item
Be sure to provide 5 to 10 keywords for your paper. See ``keywords''
section above.
\item
Use the {\em Evolutionary Computation} format for references. In text
citations should use the authors names (Smith, 1997) or ``Smith (1997)
states ...'' The references at the back of the paper should also follow
the {\em Evolutionary Computation} format. Using a bitex file, with
{\bf natbib.sty} and {\bf apalike.bst} is highly recommended. You
should then use
\begin{itemize}
\item {\tt $\backslash$cite\{Smith\} states that \ldots} to obtain ``\cite{Smith} states that \ldots''
\item {\tt as stated in $\backslash$citep\{Smith\}, \ldots} to obtain ``as stated in \citep{Smith} \ldots''
\end{itemize}
If you don't use natbib, be sure to follow the rules:
\begin{itemize}
\item 1 author: (Antonisse, 1989)
\item 2 authors: (Juliany and Vose, 1994)
\item multiple authors: (Reeves et al., 1990)
\item multiple citations: (Antonisse, 1989; Juliany and Vose, 1994)
\end{itemize}
\item
If you use a bibtex file, please submit your bibtex file. In any case,
please completely
spell out journal and institution titles. Abbreviations may not be
understood by all readers. Be sure to provide beginning {\em and} ending
page numbers. Include editor(s) initials and last names(s), volume numbers,
page ranges, publisher name and location.
See the Reference section of this paper for specific examples.
\end{enumerate}
\section{About Figures}
\begin{figure}[t]
\begin{center}
\centerline{
% \psfig{file=yourfigure.eps,width=3.0truein}
% UNCOMMENT the above line and add yourfigure.eps
% AND delete or comment-out the framebox
\framebox(375,50)
}
\end{center}
\caption{This is a caption below a framebox where a
figure might appear. Use epsfig in the {\tt $\backslash$usepackage\{epsfig,ecj...\}}
command to help to insure that we can process your figure.}
\label{graph1}
\end{figure}
Figures potentially cause the most serious problems when
processing latex files. Color figures are NOT permitted. Make sure that
no unusual files are required for processing your figures.
The use of ``espfig'' is strongly encouraged as well as the
format found in ecjsample.tex used for generating Figure 1 above.
The use of the psfig command is commented out in the latex file;
but you can remove the ``comment'' symbols and use the
commands shown in ecjsample.tex.\\
Make sure you provide an in-text reference to each of your figures. An
example is Figure 1.\\
Make sure figures are clear and fit within the margins specified in the
style file. Small figures with hard to read labels or hard to see lines are
a common problem. Also make sure that labels and terms used in figures are
defined in either the caption or the text. (It is best if they
are defined in the caption.)
\section{Common Problems and Advice}
Avoid the use of too many acronyms. You may know the meaning and
significance of BARF (e.g., Beer, Aspirin, Recreation and Food), but this,
in effect, amounts to the invention of a personal language that makes
reading your paper more difficult. Define each acronym on its first
occurrence it the text; thereafter, you may use the acronym alone.\\
Avoid run-on sentences. Typically these are very hard to parse. This is
also one of the most common problems. While you are at it, use a spelling
tool such as ispell.\\
Avoid paraphrases - ``i.e.'', ``e.g.'', ``in other words...'', or
parenthetical information is often unnecessarily redundant.\\
Minimize the use of prepositions and adverbs to begin a sentence (``On the other hand...'', ``Conversely...'', ``Obviously...''). Vary your sentence
structure.\\
Avoid using excessive supporting information/documentation. Select only the
material that will strengthen your paper and is relevant and necessary.\\
Finally, we will need all your files in electronic form. This package should
include at least the following files: .tex, .bib, .bbl, .eps, .ps, and any
special style files you have used to create your paper. We also need to be
able to LaTeX and generate camera-ready postscript of your paper. Following
the examples given in ecjsample.tex will help ensure your LaTeX file can be
processed without error.\\
Thank you for submitting your work to {\em Evolutionary Computation}.
If you have suggestions for improving ecj.sty or
ecjsample.tex, please send email to Marie-Carol.Lopes@inria.fr
or to Marc.Schoenauer@inria.fr.
\small
\bibliographystyle{apalike}
\bibliography{ecjsample}
\end{document}