Eligibility Criteria

  • Abstract of original research and should NOT have been presented or published at any local or international scientific journal and conferences.
  • At least one of the authors MUST register for the conference. It is preferable for presenting authors
    to participate in the conference to present their findings.
  • Participants may submit more than ONE abstract.
  • Abstracts must be in ENGLISH.
  • Studies conducted in Ministry of Health facilities or using Ministry of Health data must submit NMRR ID and MREC approval letter/email with their abstract.
  • All clinical studies will be considered. This includes observational or interventional studies, cross sectional surveys, case series, and case reports.
  • The Scientific Committee reserves the right to decide on the acceptance of abstracts for poster presentation.

Submission Guidelines

  • All abstracts must be submitted online via https://forms.gle/SiKg2NQy4EM6xTFs8
  • Hard copy submissions will not be accepted. For any problem with abstract submission or need to amend the submission, kindly contact the NCCR Secretariat at nccrabstracts@crc.moh.gov.my.
  • Abstracts must be submitted by 11.59 pm (MYT, GMT+8) of 31st July 2023 . Late submissions or incomplete abstracts will not be accepted.
  • Participants who submit their abstracts before the closing date have the chance to get a conference fee sponsorship if their abstracts are shortlisted for the competition.
  • The Secretariat will notify participants regarding the results of their submission by 15th August 2023.

Abstract Format

  • The abstract should not exceed 250 words limit and include the following sections:
    • Introduction
    • Methodology
    • Results and
    • Discussion / Conclusion
  • Author(s)’ name must be written in FULL. Do not include professional title or degrees. List any institutional affiliation, state, and country. Please make sure all authors contributed significantly to the research.
  • Abstract title must be in Title Case, e.g. “Cardiovascular Problems in Community Settings”. Title should be brief and clearly indicate the content of the abstract.
  • Do not include graphs, tables, figures, or references in the abstract.
  • An abbreviation must be defined by placing it in parenthesis after the full word for the first time it appears.
  • The abstract must be submitted by the PRESENTING AUTHORS only.
  • Use numerals to represent numbers except when beginning a sentence.