AACE Middle East North Africa Conference 2023 2023 Dubai United Arab Emirates

You are invited to submit abstracts for the AACE Communities MENA Conference taking place from November 17-19, 2023.

Depending on the number of submitted abstracts and their quality, the abstracts will be selected for either platform or for poster presentation. Only abstracts that contain original data can be submitted. Review topics will not be accepted.

Abstract submissions are possible until July 5, 2023 (18:00 Dubai time +4 GMT). Abstracts can be re-edited and modified until the submission deadline. Any abstract received after the deadline will not be accepted. Upon completion of evaluation an ‘Accepted’ or ‘Rejected’ email will be sent to each application submitted. The result of the evaluation will be sent by August 01, 2023.

Abstract Categories

• Lipids and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
• Metabolic Liver Disease
• Obesity & Nutrition
• Preventive Cardiology
• Diabetes Management and Complications
• Neuroendocrinology, including adrenal and pituitary disorders
• Parathyroid/Bone Disorders
• Reproductive endocrinology
• Thyroid Disorders
• Other
   

  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.
• The presenting author can be any of the listed authors without affiliations to industry.

• Length:

• Poster 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 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.
  5. Citation: a reference list and acknowledgements, if applicable. A maximum of two tables/graphs/images can be included.

• Disclosure

  It is the intent of the conference to provide high quality sessions focused on educational content that is free from commercial influence or bias.

  A disclosure form identifying commercial relationships or conflict of interest 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 conference attendees.

  Abstracts should not be submitted if the following applies:

• The abstract contains data that has been published or accepted for publication in a print or online journal.
• The abstract contains data that was presented at a scientific meeting less than 6 months prior the conference.

• All authors should refrain from submitting Pharma Abstracts.

  Co-Author Approval

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

  Acceptance & Rejection

  The reviewers will judge the abstracts according to the scientific or clinical value, relevance to the conference, suitability of methods to aims, conclusions confirmed by objective results, objectivity of statements, description of methods used, ethics, originality of work, standard of English and overall impression.

  Upon completion of the evaluation of submitted abstracts, an ‘Accepted’ or ‘Rejected’ email will be sent to authors. Abstract acceptance will be in poster presentation. 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 assigned and sent up to 10 days prior to the conference
• Authors who confirm presence will receive a free communication code based on their category of submission up to 10 days before the conference.
• If you need to withdraw your abstract, a written statement listing the reasons for this decision must be sent to the abstract helpdesk at science@medgress.com no later than September 6.
• Virtual authors: are to submit the electronic version of the abstract in PPT format at least 10 days prior to the conference.
• Failure to provide the ePoster on time will not expose the abstract on the LIVE conference website.

• Timeline

• June 1 – Call for abstract opens
• July 5 – Abstracts closes
• July 10 - 25 – Review period
• August 16 – Last day for withdrawals
• September 08 – Final posters due