Submission Guidelines

Paper Submission

FCT 2027 welcomes original research papers on all aspects of theoretical computer science.

Papers must be submitted electronically through Springer Nature's METEOR submission and reviewing system.

Submission link: https://meteor.springer.com/FCT2027

Submissions must be prepared using the Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) format and must not exceed 12 pages, including references.

Authors may include additional material in a clearly marked appendix, which does not count towards the 12-page limit. The appendix may be read by reviewers and consulted by the Program Committee during the evaluation process.

Submissions should use the official Springer LNCS templates:

• LNCS LaTeX template (also available on Overleaf)
• LNCS Word template

Originality and Reviewing

Submitted papers must present original research that has not been previously published and is not simultaneously submitted to another conference or journal. Papers previously posted on preprint repositories, such as arXiv, or presented at venues without published proceedings are eligible for submission.

FCT 2027 will follow a single-blind reviewing process, meaning that authors are not required to anonymize their submissions.

Submissions authored or co-authored by Program Committee members are permitted.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

FCT 2027 follows Springer Nature's policies on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in scientific research and publication.

Authors may use generative AI tools, including large language models (LLMs), to assist with research and manuscript preparation, provided that their use is transparent and complies with the principles of scientific integrity.

In particular:

• Human responsibility: Authors remain fully responsible for the correctness, originality, and scientific integrity of their submissions, including all mathematical statements, proofs, algorithms, experimental results, and references.
• Verification: Any AI-generated or AI-assisted scientific content must be carefully checked and validated by the authors. Unverified AI-generated results or claims are not acceptable.
• Disclosure: Authors should clearly disclose their use of generative AI tools, specifying the tools used and the nature and extent of their contribution, in accordance with Springer Nature's guidelines.
• Authorship: AI tools cannot be listed as authors of a paper.
• Research integrity: The use of AI to fabricate results, proofs, experimental data, or references is strictly prohibited.

The use of AI tools does not, in itself, negatively affect the evaluation of a submission. Papers will be assessed based on their scientific contributions, originality, technical correctness, and clarity.

Authors are encouraged to consult Springer Nature's AI policies for further information.

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