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The Scientific Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts on selected topics to the "13th Hong Kong Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors — East Meets West Symposium". Accepted abstracts will be published in the Progamme Book which will be distributed to all delegates.The Committee reserves the right to reject abstracts and edit the language.
Application
Abstract submission MUST be done by e-mail or online. All free paper presenters are required to register with the symposium for presenting their works.
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Online Abstract Submission (closed)
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Download Abstract Submission Form (MS Word) (closed)
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Download Abstract Submission Form (PDF) (closed)
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Submission
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Authors should complete registrations before the submission of abstracts.
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Authors are requested to fill out the Abstract Submission Form either in Word format or PDF format or online.
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Authors who wish to submit more than one abstract should fill out a separate submission form.
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Abstracts must be submitted electronically as an e-mail attachment.
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Abstract should be typed single-spaced in MS Word format or online in English using 12-point font of Regular Times New Roman in not more than 300 words. Authors must type their initials and last name, but not degrees, titles or institutional appointments. The author's full name must be exactly the same on all abstract submission forms, when more than one abstract is submitted. The presenter of the paper must have his/her last name mentioned first and underlined. Authors must indicate the name and address of the institution where the work was carried out.
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Authors must arrange the text as follows:
a. Purpose of the study
b. Methods
c. Summary of the results
d. Conclusions
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Authors must use standard abbreviations and place a special or unusual abbreviation in parentheses after the full word the first time it appears.
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Simple tables or graphs (in black ink) may be included.
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Abstract presenters may apply for the Young Investigator Award. Applicant must be under the age of 45 years. The age must be certified with a supporting letter from the applicant's immediate supervisor.
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Speakers from China may present their talks in Mandarin.
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Topic for Abstract Submission
You may select one of the following topics for your paper:
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a. Diabetes
b. Obesity
c. Atherosclerosis
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Selection Criteria
The selection of abstracts by the Scientific Committee will be based on the following criteria, which will be assessed with equal weighting:
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a. Scientific rationale and clinical relevance of the objectives
b. Innovation and originality of the project
c. Appropriateness of the methodology, data analysis and conclusion
d. Clarity of presentation
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Young Investigator Awards
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Winner for oral presentation: USD 500
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1st Runner-up for oral presentation: USD 300
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Best Poster: USD 200
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Submission Deadline
31 August 2011
Notification of Acceptance
7 September 2011
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