• LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION -10TH FEBURARY 2012

• NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE- 20TH FEBURARY 2012

Guidelines for the submission of abstracts:

1. Title should be in font times new roman, size 14, bold, block let

2. Content should be in – times new roman, font size 12, spacing limited to 400 words (excluding title & authors)

3. Name of the author/co-author/guide, their designation, and institute should be mentioned below the title along with category of presentation (junior/senior) and preference of presentation (platform/poster).

4. Name of the presenting author should be underlined.

5. Aim and objectives & purpose of the study (please do not use any abbreviations or acronyms)

6. methodology – should include description of the following:
a) Study design
b) Sample population and sample size
c) Sampling technique
d) Inclusion and exclusion criteria
e) Outcome measures collection & analysis

7. Results – should be clearly mentioned and should emphasize on, analysis and main findings of the study (values, following statistical should be mentioned wherever applicable). Abstract should not contain table, charts, graphs or diagrams. Studies which do not detail they will not be accepted.

8. Conclusion & clinical significance should include a clear statement your study with reference to your findings.

9. Key words – provide maximum 4 key words relevant to your topic.

10. E-mail address of the presenting author.(BOLD)