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To ensure clarity, rigor, and relevance, all submissions must meet the following criteria:

1. Define the TOC Context
   Provide a concise overview of the TOC area or application (e.g., production, project management, thinking processes, or a new field), or its relevance to TOC’s core principles, such as identifying and managing system constraints.

2. Define who will use the new knowledge and how it would be practically applied.
   Which individuals or groups will use the new knowledge in the real world? Provide an example of its application.

3. Highlight Current Limitations
   Summarize the existing TOC approach (or lack thereof in a new field) and identify specific problems, shortcomings, or gaps. Explain why improvement or application is needed, using logical or empirical evidence.

4. Propose the New Knowledge
   Describe the new or improved TOC theory, methodology, or application. Provide a clear, logical rationale for how it addresses the identified limitations or introduces TOC to a new field, aligning with TOC principles (e.g., five focusing steps, thinking processes). Please explicitly mark or describe which element of your contribution represents the new knowledge (new theory, improved methodology, or substantially new application).

5. Illustrate with Examples
   Include a practical example or case study comparing:

   • The current approach (or absence of TOC in a new field) and its limitations.

   • The proposed approach, demonstrating how it resolves these issues without significant negative side effects.

6. Provide Supporting Evidence
   Include relevant documentation, such as:

   • References to TOC literature, case studies, or related research (peer-reviewed or practitioner-based).

   • Empirical data, simulations, or logical arguments supporting the proposal.

   • Presentations or other materials to clarify the submission.

7. Ensure Clear and Professional Presentation
   Write in clear, objective, and professional language, using TOC terminology accurately. Structure the submission logically and consider using TOC tools (e.g., Current Reality Tree, Future Reality Tree) for clarity. Submissions formatted using the Standing on the Shoulders of Giants process , or the Six Questions of
   Technology process TOC Body of Knowledge Goldratt Six Questions  are encouraged but not mandatory. There is no minimum length requirement for your paper. However, if it is large (e.g. over 30 pages), please submit an abstract so we can consider asking for the entire submission.