INDIAN CHEST CONGRESS 2026

Rules & Regulations for Abstract / Free Paper / Award Paper / Poster Presentation

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General Guidelines

• All abstracts, posters, and presentations must be prepared and presented in English.
• Both Case Reports and Original Research Papers are eligible for submission under:
  • Free Paper
  • SPICE Award Paper
  • Poster Presentation
• The submitted work must be original and should not contain plagiarism.
• A presenter may submit:
  • One Case Report
  • One Original Research Paper
• The presenting author must be a registered delegate of the conference.
• A declaration letter signed by the Guide and Head of Department should accompany the submission wherever applicable.
• The scientific committee reserves the right to:
  • Accept or reject abstracts
  • Change presentation category
  • Modify session allocation
  • Disqualify incomplete submissions

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Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstract Structure

• Background / Introduction
• Aim / Objectives
• Materials & Methods
• Results
• Conclusion

Word Limit

Recommended abstract word limit: 250–350 words

Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman / Arial
• Use clear scientific language
• Use standard abbreviations only
• Avoid tables and excessive graphics in abstract body

Author Details

• Title
• Author Names
• Department
• Institution
• Corresponding Author Details

Ethical Requirements

• Necessary ethical committee approval should be obtained wherever applicable.
• Patient confidentiality must be maintained.

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Free Paper Presentation Rules

• Original research
• Clinical studies
• Case series (minimum 5 cases)
• Interesting case reports

Presentation must be prepared in 16:9 ratio (1920 × 1080) format.

Recommended font: Arial

Suggested Slide Pattern

• Introduction – 1 slide
• Aim/Objectives – 1 slide
• Methodology – 1–2 slides
• Results – 2–3 slides
• Discussion – 1–2 slides
• Conclusion – 1 slide
• References – 1 slide

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SPICE Award Paper Rules

• High-quality original research
• Innovative clinical studies
• Significant academic contribution

Judging Criteria

• Scientific merit
• Novelty
• Methodology
• Clinical relevance
• Presentation quality
• Discussion handling

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Poster Presentation Guidelines

Poster Specifications

• Single sheet poster format
• Size: 90 cm width × 120 cm height
• Portrait orientation preferred
• Times New Roman font

Poster Sections

• Introduction
• Objectives
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

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Important Notes

• Incomplete abstracts or late submissions may not be considered.
• Any offensive, fabricated, or unethical content will result in rejection.
• Organizers reserve the right to modify schedules or categories if required.
• Certificates will be provided only to registered presenting authors.
• All participants are expected to maintain professional and academic decorum throughout the conference.