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Call for Abstracts:
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
Deadlines
Important dates
1st January 2008
– Instructions and online submission available
on website
17th January 2008
– Last date for submission of abstracts
Categories of Presentation
Research Reports – The presentations must
consist of original scientific data collected by
the author(s). All reports must be based on work
that has already been completed. No studies “in
progress” will be accepted. Any established
research design or method may be used.
Systematic reviews: Systematic reviews
will be considered if an insufficient number of
original research reports are received.
Format of Presentations:
Platform Presentations
Time: 15 mins
Description: Oral presentation of paper with the
use of audiovisual aids to a seated audience.
Discussion: 15 mins at the end of the session
Poster Presentations
Time: On display throughout the conference in
the exhibition area
Description: Reports in which information is
summarized using brief written statements and
graphic materials (photos, charts, graphs,
diagrams) to be mounted on a poster board.
Discussion: Will be held during coffee breaks
(will be scheduled once accepted)
Poster Presentation Information
Please find below the dimensions for your poster
submission.
Submission of Abstracts
Format
Language: All abstracts are to be written in
English. The Scientific Committee reserves the
right to alter abstracts where the English
structure makes comprehension difficult.
Submission: All abstracts must be submitted via
the Online Abstract Form. This should be limited
to a maximum of 500 words, single spaced (no
smaller than 10 point type), in MS word and
should include the following:
• Title of abstract
• Names and contact details of author(s)
organisation , city /country, email, phone
numbers, fax numbers and mailing address. Please
indicate the presenter clearly. Also please
provide a biography (not exceeding 3 lines) with
your abstract.
• The abstract must fulfill the objectives of
the conference and fit into the conference theme
and one of the conference topics.
• The abstract must include the following
headings clearly: Purpose, Relevance,
Participants, Methods, Analysis, Results, and
Conclusions.
(Please provide evidence of ethical approval and
funding acknowledgements if any.)
A compatible computer with overhead projector
and screen will be provided to the speaker for
PowerPoint presentation
Mailing Instructions
Preferred method via web form
Email abstract to
paocdubai2008@worldofevents.com
You will be notified of the receipt of your
abstract. If you do not get an email within two
weeks of submittal please resubmit.
Selection Criteria
All abstracts will be blinded and reviewed by
the scientific committee without the knowledge
of the identity of the author to ensure
objectivity. Abstracts will be scored based on
following criteria:
• Relevance to conference theme
• Fits into one of the conference topics
• Purpose is clearly stated
• Method or approach is appropriate to aims
• Analysis and results are interpreted well
• Relevance/implications to Osteoporosis is
shown
• Strengths, limitations and future
recommendations included
• Quality and clarity of abstract
Terms and Conditions
1. The scientific committee reserves the right
to make the final decision about the abstract
acceptance and its scheduling into the program
based on topics and time constraints.
2. The language of the conference is English and
all speakers must have good control over the
language.
3. All abstracts must be prepared using the
abstract submission guidelines.
4. Each presenter may submit a maximum of two
abstracts.
5. Each abstract submission must indicate if the
material was published or presented in any prior
conferences or if it received any awards.
6. All presenters must register to attend the
conference within a maximum of 2 weeks of
acceptance of the abstract and be present at the
time of their presentation.
7. A certificate of appreciation will be given
to all the presenters to honour their
presentation.
8. Complimentary visa for presenter can be
arranged if requested early.
9. Power point will be the primary resource for
platform presentation and will be available at
the conference.
10. Some sessions may be video or audio taped.
11. Presenters must not use the session as a
marketing opportunity for products\equipment.
12. All accepted abstracts will be published in
the Conference Abstract Book subject to
confirmation of the presenter’s registration.
13. Fee or payment of travel /living expenses or
registration charges will not be provided.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR ABSTRACTS!
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