Abstract

Call For Abstract

You are invited to submit abstracts for the Eight UAE Epilepsy Congress. Depending on the number of submitted abstracts and their quality, the abstracts will be selected for either oral or for poster presentation. Only abstracts that contain original data can be submitted. Review topics will not be accepted.

Submit your Abstract

Abstract submissions when opens, will be available till September 15, 2023.
Submission Closed

Abstract Categories

  • Practical Issues in Epilepsy
  • Epilepsy Across All Ages
  • Epilepsy Comorbidities
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Social Issues in the UAE
  • Controversies in Epilepsy
  • Hot Topics in Epilepsy

Disclosure

A disclosure form identifying commercial relationships for all co-authors must be completed by the submitting author, if their abstract has been accepted for publication. The submitting author signs and verifies disclosure on behalf of all co-authors. Disclosure information for accepted abstracts will be made available to the meeting attendees.

Co-Author Approval

The submitting author must verify that all co-authors have read and approved the submission of the abstract.

Acceptance & Rejection

Upon completion of the evaluation of submitted abstracts, an ‘Accepted’ or ‘Rejected’ email will be sent to authors. Upon acceptance of an author’s submission, the following instructions below are applicable:

  • The presenting author of the presentation should confirm their attendance upon receiving the acceptance email within one week.
  • The availability of any sort of grant for registration, travel and/or accommodation will be mentioned in the acceptance email, without any guarantees at the abstract submission stage.
  • Accepted authors will receive one complimentary registration pass that will be conducted by the PCO and sent up to 10 days prior to the congress
  • Authors who confirm presence will receive a free communication code based on their category of submission 1 week before the conference.

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

Language:

  • All submitted abstracts must be in English

Author(s):

  • The content of the abstract is solely the responsibility of the author. The original abstract is reprinted exactly as provided. During submission, it must clearly indicate the name of the presenting author, who will be considered the contact person for all correspondence connected with the submitted abstract.
  • All submitted abstracts need to have the names and surnames of all co-authors, along with their positions in their affiliated institutions.

Length:

  • Abstract submissions need to be limited to 500 words.

Title:

  • An abstract must have a short, specific title (no abbreviations) that clearly indicates the nature of the investigation. It is encouraged that the title is set so as to attract the audience and to hint to the conclusion of the investigation.

Content:

A well-written abstract typically has the following identified sections:

  1. Background/objectives: a brief introduction, which states the problem that you are addressing as well as some background information on the issue. The introduction of the abstract should include a very brief background 1-2 statements followed by the objectives of the investigation.
  2. Design and methods: the methodologies, number of test subjects and scientific approach used to conduct the research.
  3. Results: it is expected that authors present data that support their conclusion. Tables and graphs should include explanatory captions.
  4. Conclusions: further areas of research and overall conclusion of the research
    Citation: a reference list and acknowledgements, if applicable