Abstracts should be submitted online and structured as such:

• A descriptive title in CAPITAL LETTERS;
• The initials and surname of the author(s) without titles or degrees should appear below the title;
• The department(s), institution(s) and city(ies)/town(s) should be listed next;
• The abstract must not exceed 250 words – excluding the title, author(s) name(s), address(es), and any references;
• The text (of letter quality) should be single spaced;
• The font size of the text should be no smaller than 10 point;
• The abstract must have no more than one table. Figures are not allowed;
• When using abbreviations, spell out the full name on first mention. Avoid excessive use of abbreviations;
• The abstract should be of the informative type containing four paragraphs but without any subtitles or paragraph headings:
• Specify the purpose of the study and include a brief background statement.
• Outline the methods used, for example study design, study population, statistical test(s).
• Summarise the results of the study and include key statistical data.
• Outline the main implication(s) of the study. It is not satisfactory, for example, to state: “results will be discussed”.
• Up to two references in the Vancouver style can be included;
• If for publication, the abstract must not have been published elsewhere in abstract or other form.