INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ABSTRACTS


  • Submission time is 1 September 2010 -16 January 2011
  • Abstracts must be submitted here (link will open 1 Sept.)
  • Abstracts must be in English.
  • Abstracts should not exceed 300 words, inclusive of the title.
  • The title should be concise and descriptive of the work to be reported.  It should not exceed 20 words and must be written in CAPITAL letters.
  • The author submitting the abstract should appear as the first named author.  The first author is expected to  present the abstract. Give the authors names: Surname, First Name(s) of each author.  Indicate with number(s)  the affiliation(s).
  • Maximum of two abstracts by the first author will be accepted for presentation.
  • Use Arabic numerals for all numbers except at the beginning of a sentence where they should be written out. Use standard abbreviations and symbols. Keep abbreviations to a minimum and define each one when it is used for the first time.


It is recommended that the text of the abstract should include:

  • INTRODUCTION. A statement of the purpose of the study / project / description of activity (preferably in one sentence)
  • PATIENTS AND METHODS. A brief description of the methods used
  • RESULTS. A summary of the results obtained / experiences gained in sufficient detail
  • CONCLUSIONS. Theoretical and/or practical implications
  • Do not submit attachments, slides, or any reference materials with the abstract.
  • Please do not give any figures or tables in the abstract.


The organisers reserve the right either to accept or reject an abstract, and to designate papers either for oral or poster presentation and to choose a suitable session for each presentation.

Notice of acceptance will be e-mailed to submitting authors by 15 March 2011.

Author(s) must register for the congress and pay the registration fee by 30 May 2011. Abstracts without a paid registration fee will not be published.

All authors should proof-read their abstract carefully for grammar and spelling. If English is not your first language, we strongly recommend that you have your final abstract proofread by someone fluent in English before you submit it.