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Abstract Submission (E-Poster)

DASH 2026 - ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 14 June 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: 5 July 2026 (Within three weeks after submission)
  • Presenter Registration Deadline: 7 July 2026

1. General Requirements

  •  Abstracts must be written in English.
  • Use Times New Roman, font size 12, single-spacing
  • Abstract length: 200-250 words (excluding title and affiliations).
  • Only original research studies or review papers are accepted.
  • The Scientific Committee strongly encourages submission of original, unpublished work.
  • Do not submit the same study in multiple versions. Duplicate submissions will be rejected.
  • Each author may submit only ONE abstract as first/presenting author, but may be listed as co-author on other abstracts.
  • All abstracts must be prepared using the official DASH 2026 abstract template. Click here to download the template.
  • Submission format: MS Word (.DOC or .DOCX)
  • File naming format: “FirstAuthorLastName_DASH2026” (Example: Ahmad_DASH2026)

2. Abstract Structure and Formatting

Title

    • Must clearly reflect the content.
    • Maximum 20 words.
    • Use sentence case.
    • Do not use abbreviations in the title.

 

Authors

    • Provide full names (no degrees or titles).
    • Indicate:
      • Corresponding author with *
      • Presenting author with **
      • If both are the same person, use **
    • Include department, institution, city, and country for each author.

 

Abstract Sections

The abstract must be structured as follows:

      • Background: 2–3 sentences describing context.
      • Objective: Clearly stated in one sentence.
      • Methods: Study design, sample size, and key tools/analysis.
      • Results: Key findings.
      • Conclusion: Clear take-home message and clinical relevance.

 

Keywords

    • Maximum of 5 keywords.

3. Formatting Restrictions

  • No tables, figures, graphs, or references are allowed.
  • All abbreviations must be defined at first use.
  • Only standard abbreviations may be used without definition.
  • Authors are responsible for accuracy in spelling, grammar, and scientific terminology.

4. Declaration

Authors must confirm:

    • Whether the study has been previously published or presented.
    • That the abstract is original and not submitted in multiple versions.

5. Submission Process

Submit your abstract via the official submission link :

https://forms.gle/FDxpDeMaf2nxbGG97

For inquiries regarding abstract submission, please contact :

eposterdash2026@usm.my

6. Review and Presentation

  • Abstracts will undergo peer review by the Scientific Committee.
  • The Committee will determine:
    • Acceptance or rejection
    • Eligibility for Rapid-Fire E-Poster Presentation
  • The reviewer’s decision is final.
  • Rapid-fire presenters will be notified via email or WhatsApp at least one week before the DASH 2026 Festival.