INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

Instructions for authors

Abstracts submitted to the Conference will be reviewed by official/anonymous reviewers. Official/anonymous reviewer – a scientist who studies the abstract submitted to the Conference (anonymous) and has a discussion with abstract author during the session (as an official reviewer). The official/anonymous reviewer is selected from the scientists performing research in the same area as the author of the abstract being reviewed.

A research abstract is prepared in good scientific English.
The length of the abstract should not exceed 1 page, structure: topicality, research methods, results, main conclusions.
The abstract must be prepared according to the template and submitted in the Registration form.

Oral Presentation Guidelines

1. Prepare your research presentation in MS PowerPoint.
2. Presentation should be provided to the session leader at least 5 min before the designated session time.
3. Each presenter will be given 8 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for questions and answers. A total of 11 minutes will be allocated to each presenter.
4. Presentation must contain CYSENI logo.

PechaKucha

What is PechaKucha? PechaKucha is a type of presentation, with a very strict format. A PechaKucha presentation has exactly 20 slides, and each slide will be shown for exactly 20 seconds. Such a presentation last for 400 seconds, or 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

For young scientists, mastering the art of PechaKucha presentations is of paramount importance as it addresses a common challenge in academic and professional settings — the tendency for presentations to become dull and lack dynamism. Traditional presentations often suffer from information overload, lengthy details and a lack of engagement. PechaKucha’s 20×20 format, with 20 slides each lasting 20 seconds, offers a compelling solution. The strict time constraints participants to distill their research into clear, concise messages, fostering clarity and preventing audience disengagement. By practicing in PechaKucha, participants not only enhance their communication skills but also inject vibrancy into their presentations, making their research more accessible and compelling to a broader audience. In a world inundated with information, the ability to convey complex ideas succinctly and engagingly is a valuable skill that can elevate the impact of young scientists in their respective fields.

Please note that it is exactly 20 PowerPoint slides and exactly 20 seconds per slide. You are not allowed to spend for example 15 seconds on one slide and 25 on another to compensate. Sticking to this 20 seconds per slide is an important part of this competition. It is therefore mandatory to set your presentation on auto transition, so that every slide will be shown for exactly 20 seconds. To maximise spontaneity, pre-recordings will not be allowed. We recommend to practice well.

1. Prepare your research presentation in PPT.
2. Presentation should be provided to the organizers before 2024-05-07.
3. Each presenter will be given 6 minutes and 40 seconds for presentation and 2 minutes for questions and answers. A total of 8 minutes and 40 seconds will be allocated to each presenter.
4. Set your presentation on auto transition, so that every slide will be shown for exactly 20 seconds.
5. Presentation must contain CYSENI logo.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

1. Mandatory poster size A1.
2. Posters must be designed in portrait orientation.
3. Recommendation for poster structure: Title, Authors name, abstract (optional) and the Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion structure of the research paper. It is highly recommended to emphasize more on the Results and Discussion section showing charts, tables, figures, and others.
4. Each poster presenter should hand out his/her poster in the morning in the poster area and present it at the poster presentation time.
5. Presentation must contain CYSENI logo.
6. The Organization will provide the material to attach your poster to it’s place.