cluster

name	cluster
description	Writing and formatting guidance for CLUSTER (IEEE International Conference on Cluster Computing) papers. Use when drafting, formatting, or submitting to CLUSTER 2026. Covers IEEEtran conference class, cluster/HPC-specific conventions, page limits, and camera-ready preparation with IEEE Xplore metadata.

CLUSTER Writing Guide

CLUSTER (IEEE International Conference on Cluster Computing) is a CCF-B HPC conference (https://cluster2026.hpcaworkshop.com). CLUSTER uses single-blind review — author information is typically included. CLUSTER is a top venue for cluster computing and high-performance distributed systems research.

Document Setup

Template Files

• Template folder: CLUSTER/
• Document class: IEEEtran with conference mode
• Main class file: IEEEtran.cls

Required LaTeX Structure

For Submission:

\documentclass[conference,compsoc]{IEEEtran}

% Optional packages
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{cite}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{hyperref}

\begin{document}

% Title
\title{Your Paper Title}

% Author blocks — CLUSTER uses IEEE author format
\author{
  \IEEEauthorblockN{Author Name}
  \IEEEauthorblockA{Institution\\Department\\[e-mail]}
}

\maketitle

\begin{abstract}
Your abstract here — summarize contribution and key results.
\end{abstract}

% Keywords
\begin{IEEEkeywords}
cluster computing, HPC, distributed systems, keywords
\end{IEEEkeywords}

% Main content
\section{Introduction}
...

% References: IEEE style
\bibliographystyle{IEEEtran}
\bibliography{references}

\end{document}

Key Formatting Requirements

• Document class: IEEEtran with [conference] option
• Layout: Two-column (IEEE conference format)
• Author format: \IEEEauthorblockN{} and \IEEEauthorblockA{}

Page Limits

• 8-10 pages typical for CLUSTER 2026
• References do NOT count toward page limit
• Supplementary materials may be submitted separately

Submission Requirements

Double-Blind Status

CLUSTER is typically single-blind. Author information should be included in the submission.

Submission Format

• Submit a single PDF file
• Ensure all fonts are embedded
• Use hyperref for clickable links in PDF
• Follow IEEE Xplore compatibility guidelines

Cluster Computing Writing Conventions

HPC Focus

CLUSTER papers focus on:

• Cluster architecture
• High-performance computing
• Distributed resource management
• Performance optimization

Methodology Requirements

• Describe cluster system design clearly
• Report performance metrics
• Include scalability analysis
• Discuss overhead sources

Evaluation Best Practices

• Report speedup, efficiency
• Include comparison with baselines
• Discuss limitations
• Report real-world experiments where possible

Section Ordering (Recommended)

1. Abstract — 150 words, highlight key contribution and results
2. Introduction — Problem, motivation, contributions
3. Background — HPC context
4. Design/Approach — System design
5. Implementation/Evaluation — Results and analysis
6. Related Work — Positioning within literature
7. Conclusion — Summary
8. References

Figure and Table Guidelines

HPC Figures

• Cluster architecture diagrams
• Performance charts
• Scaling plots
• Use vector graphics (PDF)

Table Best Practices

• Clear headers with units
• Highlight best results
• Use IEEE style formatting
• Include performance metrics

Reference Format

\bibliographystyle{IEEEtran}
\bibliography{references}

• IEEE citation format
• Numbered citations [1], [2]
• Full author names

Camera-Ready Preparation

1. Verify PDF compliance with IEEE Xplore requirements
2. Include all author information and acknowledgments
3. Ensure page numbers are correct
4. Add IEEE copyright notice
5. Submit through IEEE PDF eXpress or conference system

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using wrong document class (use IEEEtran conference mode)
2. Missing \IEEEauthorblockN{} for author names
3. Exceeding page limit
4. Non-embedded fonts in PDF
5. Missing abstract or keywords

Useful Resources

• CLUSTER 2026 Author Information
• IEEE LaTeX Guidelines
• Publisher: IEEE Computer Society