Abstract

1. All abstracts must be submitted by 31st August 2024 through the PENSA 2024 Abstract Submission Portal.
2. Only registered delegates are able to submit an abstract. Click here to register. 
3. Abstracts must be submitted in English.
4. Words and attachment limitation:
   1. Abstract Title–maximum of 30 words in UPPER CASE.
   2. Abstract Text–maximum of 350 words.
5. The abstract needs to be structured as follows:
   1. Rationale: This section should contain 1-2 sentences that clearly indicate the scientific question of the study and its clinical (or other) importance.
   2. Methods: This section should contain sufficient information to be able to understand the experimental design, the analytical techniques and the statistics used in the study.
   3. Results: This section should contain objective data to answer the scientific question(s).
   4. Conclusions: This section should provide only conclusions of the study directly supported by the results, along with implications for clinical practice, avoiding speculation and over generalisation. Statements such as “the results will be discussed” or “data will be presented and discussed” are not acceptable.
6. For case report abstracts, please structure them as follows:
   1. Introduction
   2. Case Description
   3. Discussion / Conclusion

All presenters must register before submitting the abstract. If an abstract is accepted and the presenter does not complete the registration and payment by 15^th June 2025.15th June 2025, the abstract will be withdrawn.

Poster Display Guideline:

• All the ePoster will be displayed at the digital poster panel located at the poster area.
• Format: PDF
• Layout: Portrait Recommended size is a ratio of 9:16 with a resolution of 1920 px (Height) x 1080 px (Width).
• The poster must be written in the clear and concise English language.
• Any abbreviations should be defined where first mentioned.
• Posters should be designed, such that titles, legends, graphs and illustrations can be easily read.
• Kindly produce and affix a recent headshot (passport sized) of the Author/s at the top right-hand corner of the poster. 
• Use a minimum font size of 16 points (Approved fonts include: Arial, and Open Sans.)
• Provide clear labels or headings for each section of your presentation.
• Remember contrast. Put light-coloured fonts on dark backgrounds and dark-coloured fonts on light backgrounds so viewers can see your text.
• Embed high-quality graphics. 
• Avoid hyperlinks. Instead, incorporate a QR code into your presentation that will direct attendees to a website that contains more information about your poster and research. 
• Sound is not permitted due to the open area in which posters are presented.   
• For networking purposes, you may include your email address and contact information in the poster, allowing viewers to reach out for any inquiries.

Poster Presentation Guideline:

• ePoster Presentation slot – 5 minutes (3 minutes of presentation, 2 minutes of Q&A) 
• Only the selected abstract for a poster presentation will be allocated a poster presentation slot. 
• The presentation must be presented in the clear and concise English language. 
• Presenter are required to present your ePoster to the judges and audience during the Poster RapidFire session.  
• You are advised to adhere strictly to the time allocated.

Oral Presentation Guideline:

• Oral presentation slot – 10 minutes (8 minutes of presentation, 2 minutes of Q & A)  
• Format: 16:9 PowerPoint slide (ppt or pptx file), other formats such as Keynote and Canva are not compatible.  
• Layout: Landscape (1920 x 1080px)  
• Font size:  Font size ranging from 26 to 32 (based on Arial font) for text.   
• Font type: Avoid using special fonts or characters that are not included in the standard PowerPoint package, as this may lead to issues during file upload. You are advised to adhere strictly to the time allocated to avoid upsetting the scientific programme. 
• The presentation must be presented in a clear and concise English language.   
• Any abbreviations should be defined where first mentioned. 
• You are advised to adhere strictly to the time allocated.

Innovation Showcase Guideline:

• There is no restriction in how the showcase of the project/item/service to be held so long it is being described in the abstract. 
• There is no limit to the number of paper authors, but only 2 participants may be presented on the showcase during the conference.