Submissions of abstracts, symposia, post-graduate courses and workshops are now open and will close on 4 May at 23:59 Central European Summer Time (CEST).
All abstracts must present original research and at least preliminary results; abstracts reporting data pending will not be accepted. Submission implies that the material has not previously been presented or published elsewhere before presentation at the 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health. Abstracts are placed under embargo until they are presented at the conference.
Are you a novel researcher? Find out about The Union’s Abstract Mentor Programme. Senior researchers can also participate in this programme as mentors, guiding junior colleagues through this path. Contact mentoring@theunion.org if you wish to join this initiative.
LIST OF TRACKS
Your abstract must be submitted under one of the official tracks for the conference, found here: list of tracks
SELECTION REVIEW SYSTEM
The Coordinating Committee of Scientific Activities (CCSA) of the Union World Conference base their programme selection decisions upon the following review criteria: Review system
ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
Please read the abstract guidelines below carefully before submitting.
A sample abstract is available here for consultation.
Session dates |
19, 20, 21 and 22 October |
Session times | Sessions will be scheduled following the Central European Summer Time zone. |
Abstracts accepted for these session types |
– Oral abstract session Researchers are invited to show their preferences during the submission process, but the CCSA reserves the right to change your preference if it is needed. |
Abstract session format |
The 52nd Union World conference will be virtual. Oral abstract and e-poster presentations will be pre-recorded prior to the conference and uploaded in a dedicated conference platform. Technical specifications will be provided to help speakers prepare.
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Track |
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Abstract title |
Please use capital/upper case only for the first word, acronyms and proper nouns. Titles of more than 25 words (110 characters and spaces) will be truncated. |
Abstract summary |
Please provide a 50-word summary of your abstract for publication on the online programme, prior to the lifting of the conference embargo. This should not include any results, but should provide information of relevance to assist delegates in selecting sessions of interest. |
Abstract body |
– The abstract text should not exceed 300 words. Abstracts of more than 300 words will be truncated. A sample abstract is available here for your reference. |
Abstract format |
All submitters can choose out of two abstract categories:
Category 1: Scientific Research This category is for reporting scientific and public health evaluations as well as operational research. Abstracts in Category 1 should be organised as follows:
– Background: State the study objectives, study question/hypothesis or describe the challenge addressed by the research.
Category 2: Public Health Practice
This category is for reporting experiences in overcoming policy or programme barriers and demonstrating best practices in implementing effective prevention and control programming. This includes identification of service delivery issues and the presentation of evidence-based practices that programmes have adopted. Abstracts in Category 2 should be organised as follows:
– Background and challenges to implementation: Identify the context and the specific challenges to programme implementation. |
Tables |
– If you wish to submit a table with your abstract, click on the “Insert Table” icon on the pink ribbon. |
Figures |
– If you wish to submit a figure/image with your abstract, click on the “Insert Image” icon. |
Authors |
– A maximum of 10 authors will be allowed. |
Biographies |
A biography of the proposed presenter of no more than 100 words must be submitted. |
Submission |
–First-time users will need to create an account to be able to submit an abstract. |
Reviewing |
All submitted abstracts will be sent for peer review by a panel of international experts in the fields of TB, adult & child lung health, HIV and tobacco control. Each abstract will be reviewed and scored by at least three reviewers. The scores will then be submitted to the members of the Coordinating Committee of Scientific Activities (CCSA), who will determine which abstracts are accepted and whether they are best suited for oral abstract or e-poster presentations. The review criteria are available here. |
Use of non-stigmatising language |
The Union is committed to promoting person-centred language in all conference abstracts and presentations. When drafting your abstract, The Union requests that you follow the guidelines laid out in the Stop TB Partnership’s publication, Suggested Language and Usage for Tuberculosis Care, Communications and Publications. Please note that, abstracts using stigmatising language will be penalised in the review process. More details are available in the review criteria. |
Contact with submitters |
Please make sure that you are entering the active email address of the corresponding author as all communication will be made with the email address you enter. To facilitate access to our submission, registration and conference virtual platforms, presenters must use one single email address for identification purpose. |
Notifications |
– Corresponding authors will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance of their abstracts by the end of June. |
Publication |
All accepted and presented abstracts will be included in the Abstract Book, which is a supplement to the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD). The Abstract Book will be made available online for download from the website at the conclusion of the conference. Accepted abstracts which will end up not being presented will not be included in the Abstract Book. |
Attendance and registration |
All delegates registered to the conference can attend any abstract session of the core programme. All abstract presenters must register for the conference. |
Consent |
If selected, the abstract presenters agree:
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THE UNION WORLD CONFERENCE ON LUNG HEALTH ABSTRACT MENTOR PROGRAMME
The goal of The Union’s Abstract Mentor Programme is to provide an opportunity for individuals with limited experience writing and submitting abstracts to work with a volunteer mentor, someone with notable experience. Mentors review and provide feedback on the writing and content of an abstract.
ABSTRACT MENTOR PROGRAMME STEPS
- Prepare a draft abstract in accordance with the conference abstract submission guidelines.
- Perform spelling and grammar check (e.g. Office Word spelling and grammar function).
- Submit your draft abstract for mentor feedback by clicking here before 27 April to receive feedback before 2 May.
- Please make sure to include the track and the correct number of words in your abstract.
GENERAL RULES
- The process is not anonymous for the mentor nor for the mentee.
- The draft abstract submitted to the mentor must follow the submission guidelines. The administrator of the mentorship programme will immediately return draft abstracts to the author without review if they do not follow the submission guidelines.
- Each delegate is allowed to submit only one abstract to the mentoring programme.
- Mentors assist by reviewing the content, writing, and format. Some technical support on research methods, analysis, or the report of results may be provided.
- Mentors cannot indicate if they think that the abstract is likely to be selected or not.
- The Abstract Mentor Programme is a one-time review process. This means that authors will only receive feedback on their abstract once.
If you have any questions about the Abstract Mentor Programme and/or want to participate as a mentor or mentee, please contact: mentoring@theunion.org.