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CLEF Conference Paper Submission Guide

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Evaluates manuscript fit, evidence standards, and submission framing for the Conference and Labs of the Evaluation Forum (CLEF).

The CLEF Conference Paper Submission Guide helps computer science researchers prepare, assess, and strategically position manuscripts targeting the Conference and Labs of the Evaluation Forum (CLEF). It provides structured guidance on evaluating venue fit across IR and NLP evaluation campaigns, benchmark design, shared tasks, and multilingual retrieval. Authors can quickly diagnose evidence gaps, avoid common desk-reject pitfalls, calibrate terminology to CLEF reviewer expectations, and determine alternative routing among neighboring venues.

Key Features

01Evaluates manuscript scope fit for IR/NLP evaluation campaigns and shared tasks
02Screens for common desk-reject triggers such as inadequate baselines and data leakage
03Provides neighbor routing comparisons against CHIIR, JCDL, and ACL family venues
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05Identifies critical evidence gaps and rigorous benchmark design requirements
06Outputs structured fit assessments with actionable pre-submission checklists

Use Cases

01Assessing whether an IR, NLP, or benchmark manuscript matches CLEF's core scope
02Conducting pre-submission audits to identify missing baselines, licensing, and artifact details
03Reframing an arXiv preprint or experimental draft into a competitive CLEF submission