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Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstract Guidelines
Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below while submitting their abstracts.
- Conference registration is mandatory. Abstracts of unregistered presenting authors will not be accepted.
- The abstract title should be concise and clearly reflect the content of the study.
- The abstract must not exceed 300 words.
- The abstract should be structured under the following headings:
- Title
- Background/Aim
- Materials & Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- The Title should be typed in CAPITAL LETTERS, 14-point font (scientific names should follow standard italicized upper/lower case formatting).
- The abstract text should be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Author Information
- The first (submitting) author must be the presenting author.
- The presenting author is responsible for ensuring that:
- All co-authors are aware of and have approved the submitted abstract.
- The submitted work is original and free from plagiarism.
- The presenting author’s full name (First, Middle & Last Name) and institutional affiliation(s) must be provided.
- Authors should mention their highest academic qualification after their name.
- Residents and Postgraduate students may mention their current designation (e.g., Postgraduate Resident – Orthopaedics).
- Clearly mention the Department and Institution to which the work belongs.
- Complete correspondence details of the presenting author must be provided, including:
- Mailing Address
- Mobile Number
- E-mail Address
Abstract Review, Acceptance & Eligibility
- All submitted abstracts will undergo peer review by the MPIOACON 2026 Scientific Committee.
- The Scientific Committee will evaluate each abstract and determine its acceptance, presentation format, and presentation category based on scientific merit and eligibility.
- Accepted abstracts may be allotted to one of the following categories:
- Free Paper
- Free Paper (Gold Medal Competition) (Open only to Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and Professors/Faculty Members.)
- Free Paper (Non-Competitive)
- PG Paper (Competitive & Non-Competitive)
- Assistant Surgeon Paper (Open only to Assistant Surgeons (Government Medical Officers) and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.)
- E-Poster
- Residents, Postgraduate Students, Fellows, and Senior Residents are not eligible to participate in the Free Paper (Gold Medal Competition) or Assistant Surgeon Paper categories.
- The Scientific Committee reserves the right to assign or change the presentation category of any abstract based on eligibility and scientific merit.
- The decision of the MPIOACON 2026 Scientific Committee regarding abstract acceptance, presentation category, and presentation format shall be final and binding.
Post-Acceptance Requirements
Authors of accepted abstracts will be required to:
- Submit their presentation in the prescribed format within the stipulated timeline.
- Present their work during the scientific sessions as per the conference schedule.
- Adhere to all presentation guidelines issued by the Organizing Committee.
Important Dates
Note: Abstracts submitted after the closing date will not be considered for review.
Contact For Abstract Queries
For any queries related to abstract submission, please contact:
Mr. Kumud Gulati
📞 +91 95601 79563
📧 mpioacon2026@gmail.com
44th Annual Conference of the Madhya Pradesh Orthopaedic Association (MPIOACON 2026)
9–11 October 2026
venue:- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
General Instructions
- Each presenting author may submit more than one abstract, subject to acceptance by the Scientific Committee.
- Abstracts must be submitted online only through the official MPIOACON 2026 Abstract Submission Portal.
- Once submitted, abstracts cannot be edited after the submission deadline.
- Abstracts that have been previously published or presented at another national conference are discouraged unless substantially updated.
- All accepted presenters must be registered delegates of MPIOACON 2026 to be included in the final scientific programme.
- Failure to present an accepted paper without prior intimation may affect eligibility for future scientific presentations at MPIOA conferences.
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