Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstract Structure
Every abstract must be prepared under the following headings, in this order:
Content Specifications
Applies to both Paper and Poster abstract submissions.
Paper Presentation
Maximum 6 PowerPoint slides, set in Times New Roman, 20 pt, with no more than 12–14 lines of content per slide.
| Slide | Content |
|---|---|
| 01 | Title |
| 02 | Background & Aim |
| 03 | Objectives & Materials and Methods |
| 04 | Materials and Methods (continued) |
| 05 | Results |
| 06 | Conclusion & Limitations |
Poster Presentation
Format
- One self-explanatory, landscape-format poster
- Clear, readable font — legible from a distance
- Neat, professional layout throughout
Visual content
- Include images, tables, graphs, or illustrations where relevant
- Minimal text, high-quality visuals
- Design for at-a-glance comprehension
Submission Specifications
- Authors select one Conference Track — Fertility or Maternity
- Authors select one Presentation Category — Paper or Poster
- Abstracts may cover any scientific topic relevant to the chosen track
- Multiple abstracts allowed, but only one per presentation category will be accepted
- Conference registration is mandatory before submission
- Submit only through the official FOGCE Abstract Submission Portal
- Abstracts sent by email or after the deadline will not be accepted
Responsibilities of the Author
- Work must be original and free from plagiarism
- Must not have been previously published or presented at any State, National, or International meeting
- Scientific statements must be evidence-based and free from personal criticism
- Use generic names only for drugs and medical devices
Presenting Author
- Must be a registered delegate of FOGCE 2026
- Registration is mandatory before abstract submission
- Receives all correspondence on review, acceptance, and presentation
- Any change of presenting author after submission requires Scientific Committee approval
Author Details Required
To be provided in full at the time of submission:
Copyright
Submission of an abstract implies the author’s consent for the accepted abstract to be published in the FOGCE 2026 Abstract Book and Conference Proceedings, in both print and electronic formats.
Abstract Review Process
All abstracts undergo blinded peer review by the Scientific Committee, assessed on:
The Scientific Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any abstract, allocate it to Paper or Poster presentation, and decide the final presentation schedule. Authors of accepted abstracts are notified by email.
Grounds for Rejection
- Work already published or accepted for publication elsewhere
- Previously presented at any State, National, or International meeting
- Incomplete abstract
- Non-compliance with conference guidelines
- Plagiarism detected
- Scientific quality deemed inadequate by the Committee
