Abstract preparation instructions

• 1.All abstracts must be submitted in English- Times New Roman, with a font size of 12 and double spacing.
• 2.To ensure blinded review-no identifying features such as names of hospitals, medical colleges, clinics or places may be listed in the title or text of the abstract.
• 3.Do not include the names of authors and their affiliations in the abstract body.
• 4.There will be provision of entering author details and their affiliation(s) in the submission platform separately.
• 5.The material in the abstract must be original and not previously published.
• 6.The title should be as brief as possible but long enough to clearly indicate the nature of the study.
• 7.Abbreviations must not be used in the title.
• 8.The size of the abstract is limited to 300 words (excluding title, authors, their affiliations etc.).
• 9.The brand names or name of the manufacturers for any drug or equipment is strictly prohibited. Use generic name(s).
• 10.No references, graphs, figures or tables are needed with abstract submission.
• 11.Check spelling and grammar carefully. The abstract text will not be edited and will be reproduced in the submitted form in the e-abstract book.
• 12.Conflict of interest: Declaration of conflict of interest is mandatory.

Structure your abstract using the following subheadings:

For Original Research Category:

• - Background
• - Objective/s
• - Patients/ materials and methods
• - Results
• - Limitations
• - Conclusion

For Case Report Category :

• - A single case, fully worked up with novelty only will be considered under this category.
• - Case series are not considered under this section.
• - Introduction
• - Description of the case
• - Discussion
• - Conclusion.
• - Mention why the case is unique and worth presenting.

• - Abstract received by e- mail will not be evaluated. Abstract submission is only ONLINE through website at [AP Cuticon 2024]
• - A presenting author must submit the abstract himself/ herself.
• - Decision of abstract evaluation will be communicated by e-mail to the submitting (presenting) author by 10th November 2024.
• - Prior registration to conference is mandatory to submit abstract.
• - Residents should submit bonafide certificate from Head of the department.
• - Presenting author can submit only TWO abstracts.
• - Guidelines for presentation papers/posters will be provided along with acceptance letter.

*Note: Award papers are for Post-graduates only !