Abstracts information

To ensure your abstract is eligible for acceptance and evaluated positively, please follow these guidelines. Abstracts will be assessed on both scientific quality and compliance with submission rules.

1 – General Submission Requirements

• Language: Abstracts must be written in English.
• Content: Depending on the context of the paper, one might distinguish between experimental studies and non-experimental studies. Depending on the type, the abstract should include the following information:
  – Experimental studies: hypothesis, experimental methods, statistical analyses, a synthesis of results, discussion & conclusion related to the hypothesis.
  – Non-experimental topics: aim of the abstract (why present this at EAAP?), problem definition, summary of existing scientific knowledge, animal species or scientific discipline, stakeholders, … 
  Abstract evaluation will take that difference into account.

• Number of Submissions: Each author may present a maximum of two abstracts. Do not submit more than two contributions per presenting author.
• Length: The total amount of allowed characters is 4000, including the title and authors affiliations.
• Presenting Author: Clearly indicate the presenting author. If the presenting author does not register in time, the contribution will be removed from the programme.
• Session Selection: If you cannot find a suitable session, submit your abstract to the “free communications” category.
• Presentation Format: Abstracts may be accepted as oral presentations or posters. The session and form of presentation may be changed by the EAAP Scientific Committee.
• Communication: Messages regarding your submission will be sent by EAAP. Please add noreply@eaap.org to your safe sender list to avoid missing important updates.
• Support: For questions or support, please contact the conference organizers.

2 – Scientific and Structural Quality Criteria

Your abstract will be evaluated on the relevant points of the list below (depending on the content of the abstracts, some points may not be relevant). Review your submission against these criteria before submitting:

Relevance

• The topic is appropriate for the conference/session.
• The abstract contains original material (not yet published or in the public domain).
• The results provide significant progress in the field.

Title

• The title is clear, understandable, informative, and free of jargon.
• The title accurately reflects the content.

Background

• The abstract preferably provides context and references existing knowledge.
• The background justifies the study.

Objectives

• Objectives are clearly stated.
• Objectives are specific and not overly broad.

Methods (if relevant)

• The study design is explained and appropriate.
• Methods are described clearly and are adequate for the research question.
• Critical terms are defined.

Results (if relevant)

• Results are summarized adequately and presented in an organized, logical sequence.
• There are sufficient results to support the conclusions of an experimental study.
• Interpretations are supported by data analysis and are not overstated.

Discussion & conclusion

• The discussion is based on the results and addresses the issues stated in the introduction.
• The abstract summarizes the implications and relevance of the findings.
• Results and their interpretation are discussed in the context of existing scientific knowledge.
• The conclusions are linked to the hypotheses.

Formal & Language Aspects

• The abstract follows the author guidelines regarding structure and length.
• The writing is clear, concise and grammatically correct in English.