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Abstract: Submission Instructions

Browse SessionsFrom 27 Nov 2018
Submit AbstractsOpens 20 Nov 2018; Closes 12 Feb 2019
Extended to 19 Feb 2019
Notify AcceptanceFrom 26 Mar 2019
Conference RegistrationOpens 26 Mar 2019
Author RegistrationDeadline: 21 May 2019*
*After this date, abstracts that are not associated with any registrant will be deleted from the program

SUBMIT ABSTRACTS – HOW TO GET STARTED

  1. You will need your user account to log on to MARS (Management And Review of Submissions)
  2. Existing users may use the same email/password
    (E.g. if you had attended a previous meeting or signed up for e-newsletter)
  3. First time users, please sign up for a user account at the MARS log-in page here
  4. Modify/Edit User Details
    • Log on to MARS with your email and password
    • On the left menu, click "My Profile"
    • Update, change personal particulars
    • Click submit to complete the update

PAY ABSTRACT PROCESSING FEE/UPLOAD ABSTRACT

  1. Amount payable is SGD35 per abstract and the maximum limit is 2 abstracts per submitting author
  2. The fee must be paid or you will not be able to submit an abstract. The paid abstract fee is not refundable
  3. Accepts: Amex, Mastercard, Visa and China Union Pay (中国银联)
  4. Instructions
    - Click “Session List” on left menu to view the sessions
    - Click “My Abstracts” on left menu and follow the on-screen instructions to submit your abstract
    • Read the important notes and proceed to Step 1
    • Step 1 & 2: Submit Author Particulars & Billing Information
    • Step 3: Select payment method & pay for abstract processing fee
    • Step 4 & 5: Enter abstract and author details
    Each abstract will be assigned an Abstract ID. Please quote this when making enquiries
    By submitting the abstract, you are granting AOGS to publish and disseminate it electronically

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION – REQUIRED INFORMATION

  1. PREPARING AN ABSTRACT
    • You will be required to provide
      - Abstract Title
      - Main/Lead Author – Minimum information requirement
      1. Name
      2. Affiliation/Organization
      3. Job Title
      4. Contact Email
      5. Choose ONE Primary Section & ONE Secondary Section
    • Abstract should contain text only and may not exceed 300 words
    • If your co-author(s) are first time-users, they need sign up for an account on MARS.
      This is the only way to ensure that co-author details are included in the conference program and publications.

  2. EDIT/MODIFY/REPLACE ABSTRACT
    • You can modify, resubmit your abstract anytime but it must be before the submission deadline
    • Under "Author Options", click "My Abstracts" to view your abstract submission(s).
    • Click Abstract ID to access full abstract details, including all editing functions.

  3. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE PROCESS
    • Conveners and/or Section Presidents will review abstracts for contents and scientific merits
    • The review decision will be either "Accepted" or "Rejected
    • Presentation mode (Oral or Poster) will be decided at the time of session scheduling
      Author’s preferred presentation mode is usually honored though not guaranteed to be satisfied
    • Acceptance is on condition that at least one author attends the meeting to present the accepted abstract.
    • English shall be the official language throughout the meeting

  4. ABSTRACT STATUS – WHAT IT MEANS
    TermMeaning
    UnpaidAbstract processing fee needs to be paid. This is a condition of your abstract submission
    ActiveAbstract submission is complete
    PendingAbstract submission is incomplete
    AcceptedThe abstract has been accepted for presentation at the meeting.
    RejectedIn the reviewer’s opinion, your abstract is unsuitable for presentation at the meeting
    WithdrawnAfter the abstract has been successfully submitted, it is removed from the abstract list.
    The paid abstract processing fee cannot be refunded.
    DuplicateThere is multiple submission of the same abstract. The cost to process a refund is SGD80.

  5. MEETING REGISTRATION
    1. Authors whose abstracts are accepted must register their meeting attendance by author registration deadline
    2. Each registration fee covers TWO presentations maximum.
    3. At the time of registration, ID of the abstracts to be presented must be provided
    4. By default, the registrant is deemed to be the presenter. This can be the author or a co-author.
    5. Abstracts whose authors did not register to attend the meeting risk being withdrawn.

Abstract Processing Fee Payment Terms & Cancellations

  1. Amount payable is SGD35 per abstract and the maximum limit is 2 abstracts per submitting author
  2. Accepts: Amex, China Union Pay (中国银联), Mastercard and Visa
  3. There will be no refund for abstract fees for withdrawal/cancellation by authors

Enquiries & Assistance

Any payment related disputes/queries and chargebacks will be handle by Meeting Matters International Pte Ltd.
For enquiry on registration and payment, please contact:
AOGS Secretariat at Meeting Matters International
Address: #06-23 ONE COMMONWEALTH, 1 Commonwealth Lane, Singapore 149544
Tel: +65 6472 3108
Fax: +65 6472 3208
Email: info@asiaoceania.org

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