Abstract Format and Layout Guidelines
- Abstracts should be a summary of the paper or exhibit and must not exceed 250 words (not including title or author(s)). An abstract must contain sufficient information so that if published it will be a complete report independent of presentation. The text should not contain statements alluding to results or conclusions not presented within the text.
- Abstracts must be single spaced with a clear line between paragraphs.
- Abstracts must be free of typographical and grammatical errors.
- Tables, graphs, images and references must not be included. These abstracts will not be published.
- Standard abbreviations may be used for common terms only. Otherwise, any abbreviation should be given in brackets after the first full use of the word. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.
- Scientific symbols must be spelt out in full English; scientific symbols must not be used within abstracts.
A properly submitted Scientific Paper, Scientific Exhibit and Educational Exhibit will include the following elements:
Title
The abstract title should be short, informative and contain the major key words. It should be in Title case, Arial, bold , 10 pt size, and left justified.
Authors
Abstract titles should be followed by authors’ first initial and last name. Superscript numbers must be used to indicate the author’s institution, followed by city and country (in this order). Do not include degrees or professional titles (e.g. Dr, Prof., etc).
See example below:
B. Smith 1 , M. Pattermore 1,2, L. Ward 2
1University of Sydney, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
2University of Queensland, St Lucia, AUSTRALIA
Abstract Body ( Arial, 10pt size, single-spaced and full justified, maximum of 250 words)
A properly submitted abstract text for Scientific Paper and Scientific Exhibit will include the following elements:
- Purpose
- Methods and Materials
- Results
- Conclusion
Abstract Body ( Arial, 10pt size, single-spaced and full justified, maximum of 250 words)
A properly submitted abstract text for Educational Exhibit will include the following elements:
- Learning Objectives
- Background
- Imaging Findings OR Procedure Details
- Conclusion
Note: Authors should prepare their abstracts in advance using the templates located at the links below. Authors can then upload the completed abstract via the online form.
Note: Compliance to the above specifications is imperative – any abstract that does not comply with these specifications will not be accepted for review.
Abstract Template – Scientific Paper & Scientific Exhibit
Abstract Template – Educational Exhibit
Please review the sample abstract to gain a visual guide of what a completed abstract will look like prior to submission.
