Abstract Guidelines and Instructions

Why present your work at ISPAE 2023?

• The annual ISPAE Conference provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase one's work, enhance learning and share valuable insights in the field of paediatric endocrinology with fellow trainees and colleagues. It stimulates original ideas and research, reaching hundreds of attendees which is imperative in advancing quality healthcare worldwide. It also helps foster new relationships and to meet like-minded collaborators for future research opportunities. All accepted abstracts will be considered for publishing on the ISPAE/Conference website or the official journal of ISPAE, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes to ensure maximum exposure.

Types of presentations:

• Oral Presentation
• Poster Presentation

Abstracts selected for presentation at the ISPAE 2023 Biennial Meet will be assigned for either oral presentation or poster presentation.

Submission Guidelines and Instructions:

• All abstracts should be written in American English.
• Abstracts should be uploaded on the website and those submitted by post, fax or email will not be considered.
• The abstract needs to be submitted as text using the following formatting:
  • Title in Title Case
  • Body of abstracts to be in Times New Roman font, size -12 with single spacing
  • Up to two figures/tables with a legend each are allowed. They should be placed at the bottom of the abstract.
• The title should be brief but adequate to clearly identify the nature of the work.
• A maximum of ten co-authors can be listed.
• The name and location(s) where the work was undertaken must also appear.
• The body of the abstract should be no more than 500 words. References are not allowed.
• The body of the abstract should be organized as follows:
  • A sentence stating the study's objectives.
  • A brief description of methods.
  • A summary of the results. Do not state simply "the results will be discussed."
  • A statement of conclusions.
• Abstracts will not be edited. Authors are responsible for any spelling, grammatical or typographical errors contained in the submitted abstracts.
• Abstracts can be submitted from April 1st, 2023 onwards till August 07th, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Authors may further edit and modify submitted abstracts until the submission deadline.
• All abstracts are subject to the approval of the Scientific Committee and will undergo peer review.
• Authors will receive the email notification of abstract acceptance/rejection via email by September 15th 2023.
• The presenting authors must register for the conference before September 30th, 2023 (Standard Registration Deadline); otherwise, the abstract will be automatically withdrawn from the final program.
• A co-author can present with prior approval from the Scientific Committee; however, there will not be any award presented for the same.
• The right to publish your abstract is granted to the ISPAE 2023 Biennial meet Organizing Committee.
• If you wish to withdraw the abstract after August 07th, 2023, kindly notify the same to the Secretariat by email (ispae2023bangalore@gmail.com) as soon as possible.

Prior Publication Policy:

Submitted abstracts must differ from abstracts previously presented at a national or international meeting at the time of abstract submission. Submitted abstracts cannot contain data previously published at the time of abstract submission. Abstracts in violation of this policy will be subject to withdrawal.

Declare Conflict of Interest for all accepted Abstract Submission:

‘The research was partially funded or fully funded by a proprietary organization (e.g., a pharmaceutical or device manufacturer)’, a statement to that effect must be included as noted within the online submission program. Example: "This research was funded in part by the XYZ Corporation, place……."

Grading Abstracts:

Abstracts will be graded anonymously. Authors should be cautious in using institutional references in the body of the abstracts. Do not put author names or affiliations within the abstract title or the abstract body section.

Abstract Submission Fee:

None

Abstract Category:

• Glucose metabolism ( Diabetes, hypoglycemia)
• Bone and Mineral
• Growth and GH/IGF Axis
• Sex Differentiation/Gonads and DSD
• Thyroid
• Adrenal
• Foetal and Neonatal Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Neuroendocrinology/Hypothalamic Pituitary
• Puberty, PCOS
• Obesity
• Water and Electrolytes
• Lipids
• Late Endocrine effects of Childhood Cancer
• Endocrine neoplasia
• Multisystem Endocrine Disorders
• Quality Improvement/Education
• Transition to Adult Care
• Transgender Health

Size of the frames to display the posters:

Will be updated soon