Abstracts

Notifications to submitters:
30 June 2026

Abstract Structure & Formatting

Original Research Abstracts

Original research abstracts should preferably not have been previously accepted for publication or presented at another conference.

Abstracts must be structured as follows:

• Introduction
  Brief background to the research topic, clearly identifying the problem and the aim of the study.
• Methodology
  A concise description of the study design, methods, and techniques used.
• Results
  Clear and specific presentation of results obtained. Abstracts stating “results will be presented” or “will be discussed” will not be accepted.
• Discussion and Conclusions
  Interpretation of findings, significance of results, and implications for clinical practice or future research.

Word Limits

• Title: Maximum 50 words
• Abstract body: Maximum 350 words

Review and Selection

Abstract Review

All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the SASMO-SASCeTS Programme Committee. Abstracts will be evaluated based on scientific merit, relevance to the conference themes, clarity, and originality.

Notification of acceptance or rejection

• All submitting authors will be informed in writing of the outcome of their abstract submission.
• Only the submitting author will receive official correspondence and is responsible for informing co-authors.

Abstract withdrawal

An abstract may be withdrawn upon written request by the submitting author.

• Requests must include the submitting author’s name and abstract title.
• Withdrawal requests should be sent to: chantell@soafrica.com