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Abstract

Key Dates

 

30 June 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline

 

5 July 2025

Abstract Result Notification

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. All abstracts submitted must be written in English.
  2. The abstract title should not exceed 200 characters. Special characters should NOT be used in your title but to be spelt out instead (e.g. α should be written as alpha, β as beta)
  3. The abstract should not exceed 300 words, which should include headings for Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion. Tables, graphs and images are not included in the word count.
  4. Abstracts should contain original material that has neither been published nor presented at another meeting at the time of submission. In addition, abstracts should not be submitted to meetings which take place before 2nd MNHC 2025. Multiple abstracts based on the same study will be summarily rejected.
  5. Abstracts submitted must follow the abstract submission guidelines, instructions and required information as stated.
  6. Presenting authors of abstracts accepted for presentation MUST be registered delegates and be responsible for all expenses incurred in the production of their presentations, travel and accommodation during the congress.
  7. Please find further details on registration, fees and payments on the Registration page of the congress website.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Abstracts can only be submitted electronically through the registration platform on the official Congress website, no hardcopy is required.
  2. You are required to register before submitting your abstract.
  3. Please read the instructions carefully, as any abstract submitted not according to these instructions will not be accepted. You may submit more than ONE abstract (please use the same registration account).
  4. Abstracts must be submitted by 10 June 2025 @ 23:59 hrs (GMT+8). Late submissions will not be accepted.
  5. Your abstract will appear in print or electronically as submitted. Please ensure you check your proofread carefully before submitting.
  6. The presenting author will be the sole corresponding author accepted by the Congress and the primary one responsible for the contents of the study. The presenting author will be deemed to have taken consent from all the co-authors of the study.
  7. All Presenting Authors will receive detailed presentation guidelines via email when their abstract has been accepted and closer to the Congress date.
  8. Upon successfully submitting your abstract, you will receive an acknowledgement email.
  9. All submitted abstracts will undergo a peer-review process by a panel of expert reviewers. Accepted abstracts will be selected for either oral, e-poster and video presentation. The presentations should be delivered in-person as per registration. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to re-categorise any accepted abstract. The decision of the committee is final and irrevocable.
  10. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by 20 June 2025.
  11. All submitted abstracts are editable until the submission deadline. No correction/s to the abstracts will be entertained after 10 June 2025.
  12. Judges’ decisions are final. No appeal will be entertained.
  13. All accepted abstracts will be incorporated in the Congress e-Programme book.

Mode of Presentation & Presentation Guidelines:

Abstract submitters may select their preferred method of presentation upon abstract submission. However, the final decision lies with the Scientific Committee. All abstracts will be reviewed and notified. Authors of the accepted abstracts will be notified of the mode of presentations as follow:

Oral Presentation:
  • Slide Format: 16:9 powerpoint slide (ppt or pptx file)
  • Slide Layout: Landscape (1920 x 1080px)
  • The presentation must be presented in the English language.
  • You are advised to adhere strictly to the time allocated to avoid upsetting the scientific programme.
  • Please submit your presentation slides to conference secretariat email at mnhc2025secretariat@gmail.com. 
  • Presenters must present onsite during the conference.
  • Please note in order to present your abstract, kindly register and fully paid before 25 June 2025.
Rapid Oral Presentation:
  • Total 4 minutes will be allotted for Rapid Oral Presentation, inclusive of 3 minutes presentation in themed session and 1 minute question & answer.
  • Presenters must submit presentation slides in MS PowerPoint format (.ppt or .pptx) with on-screen show 16:9 (landscape) through your XXX dashboard by XXX.
  • Presenters are required to use the Abstract & Call For Symposium Slide Template, which are available on the website, under the Programme tab.
  • Presenters must present onsite during the congress.
e-Poster Presentation:
  • Posters are considered to be of equal importance as oral presentations, in the core scientific program. They will be displayed on the digital panels at the venue. No presentation required.
  • Poster File Type: PDF
  • Poster Layout: Portrait (vertical orientation)
  • Page number: One (1) only
  • Resolution: 2490px x 3508px (300dpi)
  • Max File Size: 2MB
  • Language: English
  • Posters should be designed, such that titles, legends, graphs and illustrations can be easily read.
  • The poster may include QR codes, tables, graphs, photographs, or illustrations.
  • No hyperlinks, animated images, animations, and slide transitions.
  • Please be advised there will NOT be any Q&A sessions for this category.
  • During the congress, you will be able to view your E-poster using the E-poster panel. Please submit your E-poster to mnhc2025secretariat@gmail.com
  • Please note in order to present your abstract, kindly register and fully paid before 25 June 2025.
Video Presentation:
  • You are required to submit BOTH the text abstract that outline aspects of the operation you wish to demonstrate and the clinical scenario; as well as the video itself.
  • Video duration: 8 minutes ONLY
  • Q&A duration: 2 minutes ONLY
  • Video must include a voice-over but should not feature any background music.
  • Ensure that all video links are shared to the conference secretariat email at mnhc2025secretariat@gmail.com. 
  • Respect copyright: Only upload videos that you made or that you are authorised to use. This means do not upload videos that you did not make or use content in your videos to which someone else owns the copyright, such as snippets of copyrighted programs, or videos made by other users, without the necessary authorisation.
  • Video submissions with a commercial nature will not be considered for presentation. If a submission is funded by commercial entities, it must be explicitly disclosed in a disclaimer at the beginning of the video.
  • Please note in order to present your abstract, kindly register and fully paid before 25 June 2025.

Consent, Permission & Copyright :

Submitters must conform to the following:

  1. To accept responsibility for the accuracy of the submitted abstract and understand that amendment is not allowed once it is submitted, and information provided will be published exactly as submitted.
  2. All co-authors are aware of and give consent to the content of the abstract and data presented before it is submitted. The submitter accepts responsibility as the contact person for all correspondence about the abstract and to share information with all authors about its status.
  3. Submission of abstracts implies the author’s agreement to publish the abstract in all congress publications including the website, i.e., submitters are responsible to secure any copyright/permissions clearance required relating to any previous presentations, equipment, or other material for inclusion in the MNHC 2025 publications.
  4. Submitters are responsible to obtain permission from any relevant regulatory authority and obtain consent where appropriate.
  5. Submitters are responsible to ensure the work is original and that it does not infringe upon any copyright, proprietary or personal right of party.
  6. Submitters are responsible to identify and sort out any potential conflicts of interest e.g., financial interest in products or processes described in the presentation materials, stock ownership, and membership on an advisory board or board of directors or other substantive relationships.
  7. Submission of the online Registration and Abstract Submission form indicates the submitter has agreed to all the terms & conditions with regards to the congress registrations and abstract submissions as listed on the congress website (www.herniamalaysia.org).