Abstract content and format


 Abstracts should be structured following 
a number of sub-headings:


maximum 
number 
of words:

 1. Abstract title:

25

 2. Study question:

25

 3. Summary answer:

25

 4. What is known already:

100

 5. Study design, size, duration:

75

 6. Participants/materials, setting, methods:

75

 7. Main results and the role of chance:

200

 8. Limitations, reasons for caution:

50

 9. Wider implications of the findings:

50

 10. Study funding/competing interest(s):

select option

 11. Trial registration number:

25


Each sub-heading will only be allowed a fixed number of words, as mentioned above. 
The full abstracts must not exceed a maximum of 650 words.

 

Please observe the following while preparing the submission of your abstract:

  • Abstracts should be submitted in English only.

  • Abbreviations can be used after defining them first.

  • Abstract title. Do not use capital letters and do not indent. The title should reflect the content. 

  • List the authors. The name of the first author listed will be the presenting author. Do not include professional titles or degrees.

  • Prepare a minimum of at least two, maximum five keywords.

  • Authors are urged to carefully consider the list of topics, before indicating the single most appropriate topic for their abstract.

  • It is not allowed to mention your affiliation (institute, hospital, …) under the abstract sub-headings.