Guidelines for Scientific Research Paper Presentation

Theme:  “ Empowered Nurses…Empowered Community…Empowered Nation’

1. Eligibility

• Open to nursing faculty members, nursing researchers, postgraduate and undergraduate nursing students, and nursing professionals.
• The work presented must be original, unpublished, and relevant to the conference theme.

2. Abstract Submission
3. Format:

• Title: Bold, concise, not exceeding 20 words.
• Authors: Include full name(s), designation, institution, and contact email.
• Abstract Body (250–300 words):
  • Background / Introduction – brief context and rationale.
  • Objectives / Aim – clear statement of the research purpose.
  • Methodology – concise description of study design, sample, tools, and analysis.
  • Results – key findings summarized (no tables or figures in abstract).
  • Conclusion – main takeaway or implication for practice/research.
• Keywords: 3–5 relevant terms.

1. Submission details:

• Submit as a Word document (.doc/.docx) using Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing.
• File name format: PresenterName_Institute_Title.docx
• Send to: [conference email ID] before [submission deadline].
• Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

3. Review and Selection

• Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the Scientific Committee.
• Selected participants will be notified by email.
• The decision of the review committee will be final.

4. Presentation Guidelines

• The selected abstracts will be asked to be presented on the week prior to the conference via a google meet link.
• The winning abstracts (first, second and the third place) will be presented on the day of conference

4. Presentation Guidelines
5. Oral Presentation

• Time limit: 8 minutes presentation + 2 minutes Q&A.
• Presentation format: PowerPoint (.pptx).
• Slides limit: 8–10 slides (clear, minimal text, readable font).
• Structure:
  1. Title and author(s)
  2. Introduction / Background
  3. Objectives
  4. Methodology
  5. Results (use graphs/tables)
  6. Discussion
  7. Conclusion and recommendations
  8. References / Acknowledgements

5. Evaluation Criteria

6. Awards & Recognition

• Best Paper Presentation Award (First, Second and Third).
• Certificates for all presenters.

7. General Instructions

• Maintain academic integrity — plagiarism will result in disqualification.
• Dress formally and maintain professional decorum.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your session.
• Keep a backup copy of your presentation (USB/Cloud).