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Abstract evaluation checklist

Abstract guidelines

  1. Maximum word count: 300 words
  2. Document should be typed in Arial, font size 11, 1.5 Spacing
  3. Abstracts must follow a structured format, with the following sections clearly indicated:
    1. Background and Objectives,
    2. Methods,
    3. Results, and
    4. Conclusion
  4. Abbreviations should be spelled out fully upon first use, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Use the abbreviation consistently thereafter.
  5. Figures, tables, and references are not permitted.

 

Abstract checklist

Checklist item Yes/No
Format compliance:
Is the abstract within 300 words and in the correct format? Are the required sections clearly indicated?		  
Background & objectives:
Is the research context clear and is the objective or hypothesis well defined?		  
Methods:
Are the methods appropriate, clearly described, and relevant to the study aim?		  
Results:
Are the results presented clearly, and do they relate to the objectives? Are key findings described? (Not just “results will be presented”)		  
Conclusion:
Is the conclusion logically derived from the results? Does it clearly state the implications or significance of the findings?		  
Scientific quality:
Is the study scientifically sound and methodologically rigorous (even if preliminary)?		  
Innovation / Originality:
Does the abstract present novel data, techniques, or perspectives relevant to its theme?		  
Relevance to theme:
Does the study clearly align with one of the seven clusters?		  
Suitability for oral presentation:
Can this work be effectively communicated in 10 minutes? Is there enough substance, clarity, and audience value?		  

If 6+ "Yes" →  suitable for oral
If less than 6 "Yes"   → consider poster or request revision