{"id":70,"date":"2025-10-30T15:24:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msuresecon.com\/isfre26\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:29:33","slug":"abstract-submission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/msuferm.com\/isfre26\/abstract-submission\/","title":{"rendered":"Guideline for Oral and Poster Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Oral Presentations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each presenter will be allocated 18 minutes<\/strong>. (Moderators may change this if there are absences or more than 5 presentations in a session. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Presentation Timing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • 12\u201315 minutes:<\/strong> Presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3-5 minutes:<\/strong> Question & Answer (Q&A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Please strictly adhere to the time limit<\/strong> to ensure a smooth program schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Presentation Preparation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Prepare slides using clear and readable fonts (minimum 24 pt recommended<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Use concise bullet points<\/strong> and avoid excessive text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Emphasize key findings, visuals, and take-home messages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Recommended number of slides: 10\u201312 slides<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Q&A Session<\/strong>\n
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      • Be prepared to briefly and clearly respond<\/strong> to questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Keep answers concise to stay within the allotted time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Presentation Upload Instructions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • Please bring your presentation on a USB drive (PowerPoint or PDF format recommended) and arrive at your assigned room at least 5 minutes before your session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The session coordinator will be available to assist you in uploading your presentation to the conference laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Check compatibility (fonts, videos, animations) in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Slide Structure (Suggested)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Title (title, authors, affiliation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Introduction \/ Background<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Results (focus here)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Discussion \/ Implications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          7. Conclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          8. Acknowledgments (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Poster Presentations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Size of the poster<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

            Dimensions:<\/strong> 36 inches (height) \u00d7 48 inches<\/strong> (width) (landscape recommended)<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Orientation options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Landscape (preferred):<\/strong> better for flow and readability <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Portrait: acceptable but less common<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Please use PowerPoint or another poster design tool to create your poster. There is no fixed template, hence be creative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

            Poster Printing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            All presenters are responsible for printing and bringing their posters<\/strong> to the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Please note that on-site printing services will not be available<\/strong>, so ensure your poster is printed in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Poster Presentation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Please bring your printed poster and hang it in the designated display area on May 18 during the reception hours<\/strong>. There will be people to guide and help you hang the posters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Presenters are expected to be present at their posters during the assigned session time to engage with attendees and answer questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Poster Formatting Guidelines <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Please use clear, easy-to-read fonts<\/strong> (e.g., Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, or similar sans-serif styles).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • The minimum font size must not be smaller than 12 pt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Recommended sizes for better visibility:\n
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              • Title: 85\u2013110 pt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Section headings: 40\u201355 pt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Body text: 20\u201328 pt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • All content should be readable from a distance of at least 4\u20136 feet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Organize content into clear sections<\/strong> (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Maintain a logical reading flow<\/strong> (left-to-right or top-to-bottom).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Use columns (3\u20134 recommended)<\/strong> for better structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Use adequate white space (blank space)<\/strong> to avoid clutter and improve readability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Avoid overcrowding content\u2014less is more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Align elements consistently to create a clean, professional appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Use a simple, consistent color scheme<\/strong> with high contrast between text and background. Avoid overly bright or distracting colors. Ensure all text is clearly visible against the background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Use bullet points instead of long paragraphs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Highlight key findings and takeaways clearly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Keep text concise and focused on essential information.
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                Please submit your abstract by Feb 28, 2026.  Authors will receive an acceptance notification before March 30, 2026. Alternatively, abstracts can be emailed to Raju Pokharel at raju2020@msu.edu by February 28, 2026. Please use \u201c2026 ISFRE and WFE Meeting Abstract\u201d as the email subject. Your abstract must contain the following-  *Oral and poster presentations are enrolled for awards sponsored by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-with-title","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-70","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t