2022 OPIA Abstract Template

1. Title: Limit to 10 words or fewer.

2. Author names: Please put the initials first (without full stops) and then the surname in capital letters; Separate multiple authors with commas. Place an asterisk (*) after the name of the presenting author.

3. Institution(s): Abbreviate, if necessary; full postal addresses are not required.

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4. Introduction: Previous research and/or rationale for performing the study. Include the aim and objective of the study, if applicable.

5. Method: Adequate description of the type of study, study sample, and statistical methods used.

6. Results: a summary of findings, description of analysis, and interpretation of findings.

7. Discussion: limitations of the study, implications of the results, and further work.

8. Word Count: (indicate number of words: should not exceed 300 words).

• If selected, [I consent/ do not consent] to having my abstract published in the conference booklet and online.
• I prefer to do an oral presentation. If not selected for an oral presentation, I [am/ am not] willing to do a poster presentation.
• I declare that this [abstract/paper] contains information that [has/has not] been presented [fully/partially] at other peer-reviewed events, conferences, or published journals. If you have published or presented partially or fully, please provide details.

Instructions: 

1. Only abstracts related to the Pacific Islands will be considered for the meeting.

2. Reviews of existing studies or research conducted outside the region are not eligible for this meeting.

3. Submit an abstract for an oral presentation in the format of the template provided: font: Times New Roman 12, left-justified, single-spaced. Abstracts must not contain tables, figures, or photos.

4. Ensure the correct spelling of names and titles. Names are to be written as: first name, surname. Professional or academic titles can be included, and the names of authors can be separated by commas.

5. The word count of the body of the abstract (background-conclusion) should not exceed 300 words.

6. Institutional Affiliation is to be presented as: Name of Institution, Country, and Email Contact.

7. For consent to print your abstract in the booklet, strike out the option that does not apply.

8. For presentation options, strike out the option that does not apply.

9. For declaration, please strike out the option that does not apply.

10. Delete the instructions (this section) prior to submission.